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NSC 57:
Date: Sep 17, 2019 |
#R1#
McGrady shoots for a takedown but Megalos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
McGrady darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vasilios Megalos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGrady is trying to control the action in half guard but Megalos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Megalos wants to get back to his feet.
Megalos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Megalos is staying active underneath McGrady, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady stalling away here and it's allowed Megalos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Megalos trying to control the position.
McGrady trying to control but Megalos is working from the bottom. #T1#
McGrady throws an elbow that misses. Megalos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGrady's guard. Nice move by Megalos!#REVB##SUB#
McGrady is looking for a triangle but Megalos pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
McGrady is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Megalos is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
McGrady looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Megalos has picked McGrady up and slammed him! McGrady can't keep hold of the triangle and Megalos manages to pass to side control!
Megalos trying to control the position but McGrady is working away.
McGrady is pushing Megalos's head away, looking to escape. Megalos manages to hold on to the position though.
McGrady trying to control but Megalos flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
McGrady is trying to get back to his feet but Megalos has full control of the position and if anything, McGrady has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I've been told that Megalos has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2#
Megalos trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McGrady is trying to stand back up.
McGrady tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Megalos controls the action.
McGrady looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGrady doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Megalos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Megalos slaps away a takedown attempt from McGrady, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Megalos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGrady.#TD#
McGrady scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Megalos manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGrady's best efforts.
McGrady looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Megalos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGrady is trying to control the action in half guard but Megalos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Megalos is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrady.
McGrady wants to take a breather but Megalos is having none of it. #T1#
Megalos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McGrady is pressing down on Megalos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Megalos is holding on for now.
Megalos keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McGrady wants to take a breather but Megalos is having none of it.
Megalos wants to improve his position but McGrady is controlling well.
McGrady is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Megalos! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
McGrady goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Megalos is on top in guard.
Megalos passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
McGrady tries to get to full guard but Megalos has control of the leg.
McGrady trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McGrady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Megalos pulls his head out easily.
Vasilios Megalos has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGrady is trying to maintain the position but Megalos is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Megalos scores with a nice head shot.
Megalos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Megalos looks to land a right hand but McGrady moved out of range.
Megalos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Megalos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well,McGrady is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Megalos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and McGrady counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGrady looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McGrady wants to control from the top but Megalos keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady throws a strike but Megalos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McGrady 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.
McGrady wants to control the position but Megalos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
McGrady works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGrady is looking to sweep but instead, Megalos has passed into half guard.
McGrady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Megalos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Megalos's back!
McGrady is trying to stick to Megalos's back but Megalos is turning into McGrady. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McGrady's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Megalos.
McGrady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
McGrady throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGrady is looking to stand up but Megalos isn't so interested in that idea.
McGrady wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Megalos manages to pass to side control. #T2#
McGrady flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Megalos trying to mount his opponent but McGrady defends it.
Chosu McGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Megalos is controlling the pace.
McGrady punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
McGrady looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McGrady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Megalos pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilios Megalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Megalos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Vasilios Megalos!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Vasilios Megalos!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Vasilios Megalos!
Vasilios Megalos wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
NSC 50: Maximus vs Anstey
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Filch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGrady quickly recovers to half guard.
McGrady wants to improve his position but Filch is controlling well.
McGrady is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Filch connects with a nice short shot to McGrady's temple.
Filch drops an elbow to the side of McGrady's head.
Filch thows a huge punch but McGrady dodges it nicely.
Filch winds up and cracks McGrady with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
McGrady is rocked!#SUB2#
McGrady looking for submissions off his back.
McGrady on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGrady is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
McGrady wants to get back to his feet.
McGrady wants to improve his position but Filch is controlling well.
Filch working over McGrady with some ground and pound. McGrady looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Filch scores with a big shot! McGrady's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save McGrady! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Zilch Filch thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
NSC 44: Joy vs Nielsen 2
Date: Jul 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGrady's head backwards.
McGrady moves forwards but Noriega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGrady.
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Noriega finds it's target.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGrady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega thuds a left hand into McGrady's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Noriega lands.
Noriega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGrady's head.
Noriega with a hook.#T1#
McGrady goes for a double leg but Noriega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Noriega continues to drive forward.
Noriega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Noriega lands a nice shot to the body.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGrady.
McGrady closes the distance and clinches up with Noriega, looking for a takedown. McGrady pushes Noriega against the ropes but Noriega circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Noriega swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu McGrady.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noriega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGrady is looking for the big counter here.
Nice sprawl there from Noriega as McGrady shoots in.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
McGrady lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGrady cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Noriega has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Noriega. Those never looked like landing.
McGrady swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGrady looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGrady! But no joy.
Noriega with a jab.
McGrady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Noriega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
McGrady closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Noriega to the mat! Noriega manages to get full guard.
Noriega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGrady trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McGrady has a closed guard, preventing Noriega from standing up.
Noriega trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McGrady misses with a straight left.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on McGrady's shoulder, as McGrady tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGrady's hands.
McGrady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noriega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Noriega misses the target.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
McGrady has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noriega finds it's way round the side to connect with McGrady's head.
McGrady scores with a jab.
McGrady staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noriega's waist but Noriega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGrady off to one side.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrady has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Noriega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Noriega scores with a nice strike.
Noriega connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
McGrady looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Noriega is looking to control McGrady's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noriega avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Noriega is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrady.
Noriega gets full guard.#T2#
Noriega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noriega has momentary wrist control but McGrady slips an elbow through the middle.
McGrady throwing strikes but missing.
McGrady throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Noriega preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noriega prevents McGrady from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
McGrady working for a triangle but Noriega defends it easily.
McGrady wants to stand but Noriega is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGrady with a poor takedown
and Noriega counters with a low kick, right behind McGrady 's knee.
Noriega throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGrady counters with a one-two to the body.
Noriega scores with the left hand. McGrady knows he should have avoided that one.
Noriega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
McGrady dives in and scores a takedown into Noriega's guard.
Noriega is trying to keep McGrady in close.
McGrady stops Noriega from standing up.
Noriega keeping full guard, as McGrady tries to pass.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Noriega's guard.
McGrady is looking to stall here but Noriega recovers full guard.
Noriega has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
McGrady in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
Noriega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noriega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGrady.
McGrady trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGrady can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGrady moves away.
McGrady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGrady.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chosu McGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGrady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noriega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGrady somewhat.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu McGrady.
Noriega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGrady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noriega lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Noriega.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noriega, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Noriega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
NSC 37: Maximus vs Faiikiri
Date: Jul 09, 2019 |
#R1#
McGrady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pocc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pocc slaps away a takedown attempt from McGrady, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pocc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGrady avoids it really well and circles away.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGrady as he jumps to the side.
McGrady has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pocc.
Chosu McGrady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tusing Pocc.
McGrady darts in looking for a takedown but Pocc gets double underhooks and turns McGrady into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McGrady is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pocc's half guard.
Ground and pound from McGrady.
Pocc has hold of McGrady's hands but McGrady slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Pocc actively working from the bottom here.
McGrady working over Pocc with some ground and pound. Pocc looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1##SUB#
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura but Pocc is defending well.
McGrady lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGrady tries to stand and escape but Pocc is controlling the position.
McGrady has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pocc has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pocc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pocc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrady pulls his head out easily.
Pocc scores with a few weak punches. #T2##SUB2#
Pocc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGrady lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGrady scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGrady lands strikes from half guard.
McGrady seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pocc wants to get back to full guard.
Pocc manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Pocc has an active guard here but McGrady has managed to pass into half guard.
McGrady lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosu McGrady dominated that round.
That's time! McGrady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Pocc or perhaps it was just good defense by McGrady, which made it look bad.
McGrady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pocc.
McGrady takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pocc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGrady avoids it really well and circles away.
Chosu McGrady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tusing Pocc.
McGrady throws a series of strikes that have Pocc backpedaling.
McGrady has been working on his balance at Holding Cell, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pocc.
A head kick misses from McGrady.
McGrady swats away the attempt to clinch by Pocc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#
Pocc is rocked!
Pocc tries for a takedown but McGrady circles away easily
and McGrady connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pocc is still on wobbly legs! Can McGrady finish him?
McGrady lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Pocc up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs McGrady from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Pocc's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
NSC 31: Maximus vs Nielsen
Date: Jun 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Crespo throws a sloppy head kick and McGrady moves out of range easily.
McGrady ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.#TD2#
McGrady feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McGrady distracts Crespo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crespo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGrady wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position.
McGrady stopping the sweep attempt from Crespo.
McGrady scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crespo's head.#ROC2#
Crespo is rocked!
McGrady content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Crespo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Crespo looking for a sweep. Not yet Crespo, not yet.
McGrady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crespo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGrady looking to pass the guard.
Crespo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Crespo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGrady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crespo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGrady scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGrady trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Crespo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGrady.
McGrady throws a big elbow that misses.
McGrady postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGrady postures up in Crespo's guard and throws a big left but Crespo blocks it.
McGrady passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
McGrady is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crespo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crespo's coaches at UnderGround Training Facility have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Crespo struggling a bit here.#SU2#
McGrady decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt - Crespo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crespo tries a head kick but it misses.
Crespo seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
McGrady dives in and scores a takedown into Crespo's guard.
McGrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
McGrady with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGrady's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGrady postures up in Crespo's guard and throws a big left but Crespo blocks it.
McGrady postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGrady throwing strikes from guard but Crespo blocks nicely.
McGrady is looking to work some ground and pound but Crespo has wrist control.
McGrady looking to pass the guard.
McGrady is in close to Crespo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGrady scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosu McGrady dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGrady goes for a double leg but Crespo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Crespo continues to drive forward.
McGrady shoots and misses #TD#
and Crespo counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
McGrady explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Crespo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
McGrady closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crespo did well to prevent McGrady getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGrady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crespo's head.
McGrady looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGrady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crespo's head.
McGrady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGrady throwing shots but Crespo is blocking nicely.
Crespo is trying to control but can't.
McGrady is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGrady lands a big elbow - Crespo is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for McGrady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
NSC 24: Glozman vs Fakiiri
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hoyo. That snapped McGrady's head back.
Hoyo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoyo jabs McGrady right on the nose. McGrady blinks but takes it well.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoyo sprawls well. Hoyo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet.
McGrady feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoyos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No luck for McGrady with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGrady manages to avoid it.
Hoyo sizes up McGrady with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGrady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoyo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGrady somewhat.
Froyo Hoyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu McGrady.#T1#
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoyo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGrady scores with a jab.
McGrady closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoyo circles away.
McGrady looks for a takedown but Hoyo sprawls well.
Hoyo is looking to counter punch.
McGrady with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoyo counters with a nice leg kick.
McGrady with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoyo to score with a decent uppercut.
Hoyo lands with a good body shot.
McGrady is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoyo.
McGrady is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoyo.
McGrady wants to clinch up but Hoyo keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Hoyo throws a looping overhand right but McGrady ducks down to avoid it.
Hoyo just misses with a punch to the body.
McGrady is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoyo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoyo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hoyo with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGrady with a poor takedown
and Hoyo counters with a straight right hand.
Hoyo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoyo misses with a hook.
McGrady tries for a takedown but Hoyo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoyo misses the target.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoyo but Hoyo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGrady fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoyo misses with a hook. McGrady ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Froyo Hoyo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McGrady misses with a combination
and Hoyo counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoyo.
McGrady uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoyo.
McGrady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoyo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hoyo connects with a right hand. McGrady shakes it off.
Hoyo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGrady shoots in but no luck this time.
McGrady sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoyo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Froyo Hoyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu McGrady.
McGrady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGrady tries to move into range but Hoyo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoyo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Hoyo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGrady takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGrady connects with a nice looking jab.
McGrady fails to land the takedown.
McGrady misses with a takedown
and Hoyo counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
McGrady feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
McGrady is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hoyo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hoyo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Hoyo from controlling successfully. #T2#
McGrady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoyo trying to control but McGrady is working from the bottom.
McGrady throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hoyo preventing the sweep.
McGrady keeping full guard, as Hoyo tries to pass.
Hoyo trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoyo preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
McGrady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoyo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoyo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGrady on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
McGrady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoyo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Froyo Hoyo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McGrady connects with a crisp jab.
McGrady fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGrady slips under a jab from Hoyo.
McGrady with the counter takedown but Hoyo avoids it easily.
McGrady doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGrady takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Froyo Hoyo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGrady drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As McGrady backs away, Hoyo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Froyo Hoyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu McGrady.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGrady or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoyo, which made it look bad. #TD2#
McGrady shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGrady was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Hoyo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoyo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hoyo trying to hold on to McGrady's head to control him but McGrady postures up.
#SUB2#
McGrady is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoyo defends it well. #SUB2#
McGrady looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGrady lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chosu McGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoyo is positioning himself well to prevent McGrady advancing to mount.
McGrady takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoyo blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGrady.
McGrady has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGrady thows a huge punch but Hoyo dodges it nicely.
Hoyo is holding on to half guard well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chosu McGrady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoyo 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Froyo Hoyo!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Froyo Hoyo!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Froyo Hoyo!
Froyo Hoyo wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Froyo Hoyo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1#
McGrady jabs Kim to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGrady lands with a straight right. Kim didn't see that one coming.
Kim with a poor takedown #CL2#
and McGrady counters by clinching up. #BC2#
McGrady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
McGrady looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kim!#SUB2#
McGrady has hold of Kim's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kim tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McGrady cranks the arm and Kim screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kim, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Unbelivable pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Unbelivable on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGrady throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGrady's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGrady duly obliges.
Unbelivable tries to clinch there but McGrady circles away.
McGrady has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGrady drops Unbelivable with a huge uppercut! Unbelivable drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McGrady is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
McGrady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanatta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chosu McGrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGrady connects with a right hand. Vanatta shakes it off.
Nice shot lands for McGrady.
Vanatta darts in trying to clinch
and McGrady counters with a left to the body. #CL#
McGrady moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McGrady has picked Vanatta up - he's going for a ride! McGrady dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from McGrady. #CUT#
It looks like Marcin Vanatta has been cut.
McGrady has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
McGrady is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGrady looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vanatta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've been hearing that McGrady has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1##SUB#
McGrady is looking for a kimura but Vanatta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGrady to get the leverage.
McGrady working Vanatta over with strikes.
Well, if McGrady is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McGrady seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGrady working Vanatta over with strikes.
McGrady scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Vanatta is rocked!
McGrady working Vanatta over with strikes.
Vanatta is still in real trouble! Can McGrady finish him?
McGrady is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Vanatta is hurt! He's hurt bad - McGrady fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Vanatta from any more punishment! Congratulations to McGrady! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
ADWGC NY
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chosu McGrady (ranked 4244 p4p, 340 weight class) and Watsz Mawe (ranked 2246 p4p, 207 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Chosu McGrady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McGrady tries to clinch but Mawe moves out of range.
Mawe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGrady takes the fight into the clinch.
Mawe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McGrady clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McGrady (0) vs (4) Mawe
McGrady manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mawe's guard. Nice work there by McGrady.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (2) vs (4) Mawe
Mawe has his hands on McGrady's head, controlling the position.
Mawe controls McGrady momentarily but McGrady frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mawe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mawe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (2) vs (6) Mawe
McGrady seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McGrady has an active guard here but Mawe has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mawe wants to work for an arm triangle but McGrady is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGrady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mawe pulls his head out easily.
Mawe not doing much here.
Mawe is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McGrady reverses the position - he's now on top in Mawe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (4) vs (6) Mawe
Mawe keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
McGrady slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (7) vs (6) Mawe
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mawe, who protects the arm well.
McGrady is trying to get an arm triangle but Mawe is defending well.
Mawe is looking for a sweep.
McGrady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mawe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McGrady is thwarting Mawe's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is trying to control the action in half guard but Mawe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGrady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mawe is just riding it out for now. McGrady eventually gives up the hold.
Mawe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mawe has his hands on McGrady's head, controlling the position.
McGrady sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mawe's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrady.
Mawe is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrady.
McGrady is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mawe still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mawe has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McGrady (7) vs (10) Mawe
Mawe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGrady has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGrady is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is not content to let Mawe control the position.
McGrady is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mawe works to advance to full mount. McGrady defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: McGrady (7) vs (12) Mawe
McGrady tries to reverse the position but Mawe maintains control.
Mawe content just to control the position here.
McGrady slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mawe not doing much here.
McGrady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mawe wants to control but McGrady is keeping him busy.
McGrady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mawe pulls his head out easily.
McGrady tries to roll over but Mawe keeps him under control.
Mawe is trying to control. McGrady wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mawe prevents McGrady from improving his position.
McGrady is trying to maintain the position but Mawe is very close to passing his half guard.
McGrady moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mawe passes McGrady's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McGrady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGrady is in trouble now - Mawe has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (7) vs (15) Mawe
Mawe controlling his opponent.
McGrady is squirming around, avoiding Mawe's attempts to control the action.
Mawe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGrady is squirming around, avoiding Mawe's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is looking to get to half guard.
Mawe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McGrady tries to reverse the position but Mawe maintains control.
Mawe controlling from mount.
Mawe prevents McGrady from getting the reversal.
Mawe controlling the pace for now.
McGrady is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGrady bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (9) vs (15) Mawe
McGrady wants to pass the guard but Mawe is keeping the position.
Mawe can't keep his opponent in guard - McGrady advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mawe wants to get back to full guard.
McGrady is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mawe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGrady.
Mawe is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura but Mawe is defending well.
Mawe is concentrating on defense, preventing McGrady from advancing position.
Mawe wants to control but McGrady is keeping busy.
Mawe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McGrady drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mawe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mawe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mawe! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McGrady (9) vs (19) Mawe
McGrady is trying to escape the position but Mawe is controlling the position.
McGrady is looking to regain half guard here but Mawe keeps moving and retains side control.
Mawe is looking to take a break and control but McGrady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGrady is looking to regain half guard here but Mawe keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mawe taking a breather here.
Mawe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mawe is looking to take a break and control but McGrady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGrady tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mawe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mawe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McGrady is not content to let Mawe control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McGrady sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mawe tries to pass to full mount but McGrady defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrady keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McGrady actively working from the bottom here.
Mawe trying to pass the guard but McGrady defending well.
McGrady wants to improve his position but Mawe is controlling well.
McGrady is trying to control but Mawe passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (9) vs (22) Mawe
McGrady is trying to work for a sweep but Mawe has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: McGrady (9) vs (24) Mawe
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mawe trying to control but McGrady is having none of it.
Mawe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGrady haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mawe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mawe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McGrady manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGrady is trying to get back to full guard.
Mawe wants to work for an arm triangle but McGrady is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mawe wins on points by 24 to 9.
A very excited looking Watsz Mawe rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
ADWGC 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 4174 p4p, 323 weight class) and Chosu McGrady (ranked 4115 p4p, 319 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chosu McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGrady's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) McGrady
McGrady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ward can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGrady is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
McGrady looking to control.
Ward passes into half guard.
McGrady trying to control from the bottom.
McGrady tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGrady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGrady slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that McGrady has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Ward has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrady looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ward passes into half guard.
McGrady slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGrady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ward advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady trying to control from the bottom.
McGrady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward prevents McGrady from improving his position.
McGrady gets back to full guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward wants to pass the guard but McGrady is keeping the position.
Ward sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGrady's guard.
McGrady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ward (2) vs (4) McGrady
McGrady looking for the choke but no joy.
Ward trying to control the action but McGrady just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Ward right now.
Ward is having to fend off submission attempts from McGrady, who is looking to sink in the choke. McGrady doesn't have the hooks in though and Ward manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (4) vs (4) McGrady
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGrady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
McGrady is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
McGrady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
McGrady looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGrady looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward forces his way into half guard.
Ward is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McGrady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGrady defends it well.
McGrady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGrady trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Ward seems to be working for a kimura but McGrady defends the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (7) vs (4) McGrady
McGrady is working to get back to half guard.
Ward takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ward prevents McGrady from getting the reversal.
Ward working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McGrady slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
Ward is working for a kimura but McGrady is defending it quite comfortably.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ward works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (10) vs (4) McGrady
McGrady really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ward looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McGrady is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGrady tries to lock up and control but Ward gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGrady can't escape the position.
Ward looking to control but McGrady is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGrady slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGrady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGrady is looking to improve his position.
McGrady trying to control but Ward postures up.
McGrady tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGrady has a hand on Ward's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ward takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (13) vs (4) McGrady
Ward mounts McGrady! Really nice guard pass there!
Ward has hold of McGrady's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGrady manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ward working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McGrady is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
McGrady wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ward working for a submission but McGrady is keeping him at bay.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGrady prevents Ward from taking his back.
McGrady reaches up and holds on to Ward to control the position.
McGrady is trying to escape the mount.
Ward looking for a guillotine from mount but McGrady is having none of it.
McGrady keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ward content just to control the position here.
McGrady reaches up to try and pull Ward in and control his posture, but Ward latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! McGrady taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Fortune fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGrady, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortune.
McGrady is looking to take this one to the mat.
McGrady drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fortune gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGrady takes a shot to the head.
McGrady wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrady is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fortune gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fortune working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that McGrady has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McGrady is looking for a takedown.
McGrady is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fortune works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGrady blocks an uppercut.
McGrady wants to take the fight to the mat but Fortune manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McGrady is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune works on McGrady's body with a couple of short punches.
McGrady wants a takedown.
Fortune lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGrady tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fortune just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fortune lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Fortune struggles to land a body shot inside as McGrady controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGrady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fortune prevents it.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fortune creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fortune lands with a right to the head.
Fortune lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fortune is leaning against McGrady and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fortune gets underhooks to prevent McGrady's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fortune.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortune. #ROC2#
McGrady is rocked!
Come on Fortune - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGrady has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fortune avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fortune pushes McGrady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh McGrady is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fortune misses with some punches.
McGrady takes a shot to the head.
Come on Fortune - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fortune pushes McGrady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGrady.
Fortune creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McGrady's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McGrady drops to his knees and Fortune pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Fortune!
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Event:
EFC Puno vs McGrady
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
McGrady jabs Puno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Puno as he avoids it easily.
McGrady takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
McGrady darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puno managing to control the position.
McGrady scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McGrady working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
McGrady wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McGrady trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Puno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puno trying to control but McGrady is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McGrady working for a triangle but Puno defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puno scoring with punches to the head and body.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Puno got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGrady has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puno has managed to get both his arms back between McGrady's legs - danger averted.
Puno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McGrady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
McGrady escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puno throwing strikes from guard but McGrady blocks nicely. #T2#
McGrady wants to stand up but Puno is controlling him. #SUB2#
Puno got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGrady has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puno has managed to get both his arms back between McGrady's legs - danger averted.
Puno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Puno chips away with some ground and pound.
Puno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGrady's head.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puno.
McGrady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Puno wants to control from the top but McGrady keeps moving.
Puno postures up and lands a big shot to McGrady's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrady is trying to keep Puno in close.
We've been hearing that Puno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3##SUB2#
McGrady working for a triangle but Puno defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Puno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGrady 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.
McGrady lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
McGrady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGrady is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Puno is controlling him.
Puno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Puno prevents McGrady from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Puno lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
McGrady is rocked!
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McGrady is still in real trouble! Can Puno finish him?
Puno loads up on a big left hand. McGrady felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Puno looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! McGrady can't hide his disappointment, as Puno celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyaf Daeland Puno!
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Event:
EFC Cobb vs Turturro
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
McGrady shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Agnarsson as he jumps to the side.
Agnarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
McGrady instigates a clinch.
Agnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Agnarsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Agnarsson is pressed up against the cage. McGrady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Agnarsson down to the mat. Agnarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Agnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Agnarsson is looking to counter punch.
McGrady moves out of range as Agnarsson strikes.
McGrady shoots in but no luck this time.
Grimur Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu McGrady.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson clobbers McGrady with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGrady doesn't manage to clinch there - Agnarsson circles away.
Agnarsson misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
McGrady closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Agnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Agnarsson.#T1#
Agnarsson cracks McGrady with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Agnarsson.
McGrady is looking for a takedown.
Agnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but McGrady uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGrady is working for takedown but Agnarsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGrady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Agnarsson prevents it.
McGrady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Agnarsson is defending well.
McGrady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Agnarsson is defending well.
Nice body punch from Agnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Agnarsson lands a left hand.
#ROC#
McGrady is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Agnarsson.
McGrady is still on wobbly legs! Can Agnarsson finish him?
Agnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
McGrady looking for a takedown.
McGrady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGrady wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Agnarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Agnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Agnarsson scores with a shot to the side of McGrady's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agnarsson.
Agnarsson working aggressively here.
#T2#
Agnarsson pushes McGrady against the cage. Agnarsson is working some dirty boxing. Agnarsson pushes off with a quick right hook! McGrady goes down! McGrady tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Agnarsson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grimur Agnarsson!
Grimur Agnarsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Wai Ping.
McGrady lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
McGrady lands with an uppercut that bounces Wai Ping off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Wai Ping is rocked!
Wai Ping is breathing heavily.
McGrady avoids the body shot from Wai Ping.
Oh Wai Ping is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from McGrady. Wai Ping does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGrady misses with a series of wild punches.
McGrady lands with an uppercut that bounces Wai Ping off the cage and back into range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGrady.
Wai Ping definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGrady closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wai Ping circles away.#TD2#
McGrady shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGrady showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrady lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Wai Ping quite badly. Wai Ping pulls McGrady in close trying to recover. McGrady postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Wai Ping on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Wai Ping doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chosu McGrady (ranked 3379 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Volkov (ranked 7583 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chosu McGrady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McGrady clinches with his opponent.
Volkov is trying to drag McGrady to the mat but McGrady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've been hearing reports that McGrady has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Volkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGrady fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGrady rushes Volkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGrady after a bit of a struggle.
Chosu McGrady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
McGrady has picked Volkov up - he's going for a ride! McGrady dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McGrady (2) vs (0) Volkov
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but McGrady is very close to passing his half guard.
Volkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGrady jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGrady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGrady is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGrady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGrady slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (5) vs (0) Volkov
McGrady is trying to get an arm triangle but Volkov is defending well.
McGrady looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
Volkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McGrady seems to be working for a kimura but Volkov defends the submission attempt.
McGrady is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Volkov sees it coming and defends easily.
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura but Volkov is defending well.
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard.
McGrady is working for a kimura but Volkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Volkov makes his way to full guard, as McGrady worked for a kimura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (5) vs (2) Volkov
McGrady 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.
McGrady working for a triangle but Volkov defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGrady is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (7) vs (2) Volkov
Volkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrady has gone for a leg lock! Volkov slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGrady's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (7) vs (4) Volkov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Volkov stands and throws McGrady's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (7) vs (7) Volkov
Volkov trying to control the action but McGrady is working from the bottom.
McGrady is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Volkov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McGrady (11) vs (7) Volkov
McGrady looking to break Volkov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Volkov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McGrady will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McGrady goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Volkov escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (11) vs (9) Volkov
Volkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (11) vs (12) Volkov
McGrady is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGrady bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (13) vs (12) Volkov
McGrady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGrady wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to keep a closed guard but McGrady is proving a slippery customer.
McGrady passes into half guard.
McGrady is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkov defends it well.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but McGrady has control of the leg.
McGrady is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkov defends it well.
McGrady looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGrady trying to control from half guard but Volkov is working away.
Volkov moves into full guard.
Volkov keeping full guard, as McGrady tries to pass.
McGrady wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGrady sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Volkov's guard.
Volkov tries to roll over but McGrady keeps him under control.
McGrady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGrady is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Volkov actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGrady trying to control from Volkov's half guard. Volkov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Volkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGrady (13) vs (14) Volkov
Volkov is pressing down on McGrady's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGrady is holding on for now.
McGrady is staying active underneath Volkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGrady looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Volkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McGrady! Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (13) vs (17) Volkov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McGrady wants to hold on but Volkov pushes him away.
McGrady is wriggling around trying to escape.
Volkov wants to control the pace but McGrady is squirming around nicely.
Volkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Volkov trying to control but McGrady is having none of it.
Volkov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McGrady has worked his arm free - good work by McGrady!
Volkov working away.
Volkov trying to control the position but McGrady is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McGrady sneaks back into half guard.
Volkov is keen to just control but McGrady is a slippery customer.
McGrady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Volkov is keen to just control but McGrady is a slippery customer.
McGrady moves into full guard.
McGrady 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.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov passes McGrady's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McGrady moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from McGrady.
McGrady looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Volkov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McGrady (13) vs (20) Volkov
Volkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Volkov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Volkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Volkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGrady is trying to work for a sweep but Volkov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: McGrady (13) vs (22) Volkov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McGrady tries to hold on but Volkov postures up.
McGrady can't escape the position.
Volkov wants to take McGrady's back here but McGrady is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McGrady working to try and regain half guard.
Volkov looking to isolate an arm here. McGrady doesn't see it coming and as Volkov extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Volkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Volkov!
A relieved looking Ivan Volkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DARE 85
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
A combination from McGrady does no damage.
McGrady shoots for a double leg takedown but Shackleford sprawls well. He's pushed McGrady's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Shackleford misses its target.
McGrady lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shackleford dips to his left and cracks McGrady with an uppercut!
McGrady avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGrady drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shackleford defends it well.
Shackleford connects with an inside leg kick.
McGrady is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGrady staying out of range there.#TD2#
McGrady shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGrady was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
McGrady swings around for an armbar but Shackleford sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McGrady's guard.
McGrady is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shackleford is controlling him. #SUB2#
McGrady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shackleford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGrady can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shackleford controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
McGrady is looking for a triangle but Shackleford pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
McGrady had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shackleford defends it easily.
McGrady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shackleford.
McGrady throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McGrady 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.
McGrady is trying to control the position but Shackleford postures up.
Shackleford wants to control from the top but McGrady keeps moving. #SUB2#
McGrady had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shackleford defends it easily.
Shackleford tries to free his leg and advance position but McGrady is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shackleford's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McGrady thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Shackleford from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
McGrady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shackleford defends well.
Shackleford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shackleford trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shackleford advances to half guard.
Shackleford works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrady throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shackleford. What's that going to do exactly?
McGrady told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Shackleford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shackleford looking to control but McGrady is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shackleford avoids the attempt from McGrady to control.
Shackleford looking to ground and pound but McGrady is blocking nicely.
Shackleford wants to control the pace but McGrady is squirming around nicely. #T3#
McGrady is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Shackleford looking to secure an arm triangle but McGrady defends it well.
Shackleford throwing strikes here but McGrady is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB#
Shackleford working for a submission but McGrady is keeping him at bay.
McGrady is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGrady is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McGrady is trying desperately to improve position.
Shackleford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGrady is looking to escape.
McGrady is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shackleford controlling from the full mount. #T4#
McGrady is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Shackleford trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGrady can't escape the position.
McGrady wants to hold on but Shackleford pushes him away.
Shackleford misses with a head shot.
Shackleford avoids the attempt from McGrady to control.
McGrady taking shots to the head.
Shackleford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Shackleford is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McGrady to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McGrady shrugs it off. #ES2#
McGrady bucks Shackleford off and manages to get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGrady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shackleford.
McGrady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shackleford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGrady misses with a few strikes there.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shackleford sprawls well. Shackleford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Godric Shackleford dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shackleford scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Chosu McGrady has been cut.
McGrady closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGrady. Shackleford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shackleford thumps McGrady with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Shackleford as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
McGrady is rocked!
McGrady takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGrady is still on wobbly legs! Can Shackleford finish him?
Crack! Shackleford connects with the perfect overhand right and McGrady falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Shackleford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Godric Shackleford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Old Fart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab by McGrady.
McGrady 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.#TD2#
McGrady looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Old Fart wants to control but McGrady is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Old Fart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Old Fart has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGrady has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGrady lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Old Fart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGrady. #SUB2#
McGrady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Old Fart is looking for a sweep. McGrady is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
McGrady lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Old Fart trying to control but McGrady postures up.
McGrady slips a nice elbow through Old Fart's hands, connecting with Old Fart's forehead.
Old Fart trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrady seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
McGrady seems to be looking for submissions.
Old Fart is trying to get back to full guard.
McGrady looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2##SUB2#
McGrady in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Old Fart tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McGrady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
KOFC 118 - Hallick vs Karelin
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
#R1#
McGrady throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
McGrady walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGrady shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGrady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
McGrady feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Garcia 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGrady has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McGrady doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Garcia forces his way into half guard.#ES#
McGrady has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Garcia is on him like a limpet, forcing McGrady back against the cage.
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!
Garcia lands a shot to the body.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
McGrady blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1##TD#
McGrady has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garcia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGrady lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Garcia is covering up but some of the strikes from McGrady are getting through and doing damage.
McGrady has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
McGrady tightening his grip on Garcia, looking for the choke.
McGrady lands with a hammerfist to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia tries to roll but McGrady sticks to his back.
#SUB#
McGrady looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Garcia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McGrady.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGrady has the hooks in. Garcia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
McGrady looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Garcia tries to break free.
McGrady gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Garcia is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McGrady off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Garcia tries to roll but McGrady sticks to his back.
McGrady loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Garcia hold on?
Garcia wants to escape the position.
McGrady doesn't have the hooks in and Garcia manages to turn into his guard.
McGrady trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McGrady doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGrady is keeping the position for now.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia postures up.
McGrady throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Garcia preventing the sweep. #T3#
Garcia prevents McGrady from getting back to his feet.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#SUB#
McGrady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
Garcia trying to control but McGrady is working from the bottom.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but McGrady blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McGrady had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGrady keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
McGrady trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but McGrady is retaining full guard.
McGrady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGrady or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Garcia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrady misses the shot to the body.
McGrady misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Garcia lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGrady doesn't seem phased though.
Garcia lands the left hand.
Garcia scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosu McGrady dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McGrady needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps McGrady's head back.
McGrady throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia tries a quick counter leg kick but McGrady is wise to it.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for McGrady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
McGrady has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
McGrady takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through McGrady's defenses.
McGrady fails with the takedown.
Garcia with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGrady throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGrady gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
McGrady throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGrady moves away.
Chosu McGrady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Garcia catches McGrady right on the button with a cross.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
Garcia scores with a nice right hand.
McGrady scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garcia is looking to slow McGrady down with leg kicks.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
McGrady looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia scores with a jab. McGrady acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia thuds his right hand into McGrady's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
McGrady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGrady dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGrady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGrady looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGrady's sensitive parts.
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses McGrady's front leg but catches the back leg as McGrady tries to avoid it.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia cracks McGrady with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from McGrady.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGrady. McGrady circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice combination there by McGrady.
Garcia leaves McGrady with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of McGrady 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGrady darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns McGrady into the cage. #T3#
McGrady walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGrady!
Garcia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGrady.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGrady shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed McGrady's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Garcia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
McGrady dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
McGrady gets the takedown into side control.
Garcia is trying to control McGrady's posture but McGrady avoids it.
Garcia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGrady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Garcia 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#
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia is trying to control the position but McGrady postures up.
Garcia 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.
McGrady passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGrady scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia taking a bit of punishment here - McGrady scoring with strikes.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McGrady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia tests McGrady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from McGrady does it's job there.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcia misses the jab.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through McGrady's defenses.
Garcia sizes up McGrady with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
A punch combination from McGrady misses.
Garcia lunges at McGrady with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGrady's hand.
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia thumps McGrady with a low kick.
McGrady shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGrady shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Garcia's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia thuds his right hand into McGrady's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGrady in his tracks.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
McGrady bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.
McGrady wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Chosu McGrady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.
McGrady scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGrady's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGrady postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.
McGrady keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Garcia trying to control but McGrady is working from the bottom.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGrady trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
McGrady has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
McGrady throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
McGrady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia trying to control but McGrady is working from the bottom.
McGrady avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGrady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGrady trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia wants to control from the top but McGrady keeps moving.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully. #T4##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGrady on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
McGrady lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGrady closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. McGrady pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
McGrady walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGrady's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haislan Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haislan Garcia!
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Event:
KOFC 115 - Out vs Karelin
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1#
McGrady comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
McGrady gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pacheco has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Pacheco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrady pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McGrady looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGrady missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco is looking to improve his position.
Pacheco trying to control but McGrady postures up.
McGrady throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pacheco to regain full guard.
McGrady chips away with some ground and pound.
McGrady wants to get up but he can't break Pacheco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McGrady postures up in Pacheco's guard and throws a big left but Pacheco blocks it.
McGrady in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGrady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGrady wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
McGrady chips away with some ground and pound.
McGrady trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pacheco has an active guard here but McGrady has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
McGrady slips a nice elbow through Pacheco's hands, connecting with Pacheco's forehead.
Pacheco wants to control but McGrady is keeping busy.
McGrady lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pacheco wants to get back to full guard.
McGrady is thwarting Pacheco's attempts to control the position.
McGrady trying to control the action but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
McGrady is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
McGrady is nestled in close to Pacheco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGrady not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Pacheco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrady pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrady missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGrady working over Pacheco with some ground and pound. Pacheco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Pacheco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrady pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McGrady looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pacheco is looking to control McGrady's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pacheco avoid being mounted?#T4#
McGrady seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pacheco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGrady with the ground and pound but Pacheco uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Pacheco has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McGrady should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pacheco has tightened it up now! McGrady should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gerardo Pacheco!
Gerardo Pacheco thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KOFC 112 - Slurper vs Knox
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
McGrady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGrady lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sands tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGrady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sands misses with a looping right.
Sands tries to clinch there but McGrady circles away.
Sands feints a jab promting McGrady to slip. Sands then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGrady slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sands throws a series of punches but McGrady avoids them all with ease.
McGrady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sands.
Sands is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGrady throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Sands has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGrady goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
Sands is rocked!
McGrady feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Sands crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
KOFC 105 - Mountain vs Hallick
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Benitez shoots in but no luck this time.
McGrady wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGrady throws a series of strikes that have Benitez backpedaling.
McGrady scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#
Benitez is rocked!
Benitez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGrady pinned against the cage. McGrady gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benitez is still on wobbly legs! Can McGrady finish him?
Chosu McGrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benitez tries to clinch up.
Benitez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benitez seems to have recovered his senses.
McGrady lands with a hook. Benitez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!#TD#
McGrady closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benitez's guard.#SUB2#
Benitez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benitez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at IC&E Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McGrady sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benitez's guard.
McGrady thows a huge punch but Benitez dodges it nicely.
Benitez is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitez is looking to improve his position.
McGrady takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Benitez wants to improve his position but McGrady is controlling well.
Benitez trying to hold on to McGrady's head to control him but McGrady postures up.
#SUB#
McGrady has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Benitez defend it? McGrady steps over the head and cranks it - Benitez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McGrady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
KOFC 99 - Halfhand vs Runt
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
McGrady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koski cracks McGrady with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koski dips to his left and cracks McGrady with an uppercut!
McGrady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGrady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGrady dives in and grabs Koski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koski pushes down on McGrady's head and hops out.
McGrady has been working on his boxing with his coaches at VEGAS Top Team [$550/week] in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but Koski shows good takedown defense.
Koski connects with a looping right hand.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski stuns McGrady with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koski lands with a cross. #TD#
Koski gets caught flat footed, as McGrady shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski seems keen to control McGrady's posture.
McGrady is looking to work some ground and pound but Koski has wrist control.#T1#
McGrady wants to control from the top but Koski keeps moving.
Koski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGrady tries to free his leg and advance position but Koski is retaining full guard.
McGrady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Koski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGrady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGrady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McGrady working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koski's head.#T2#
Koski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGrady throwing strikes from guard but Koski blocks nicely.
McGrady throwing strikes from guard but Koski blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Koski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGrady throwing strikes from guard but Koski blocks nicely.
McGrady throwing strikes but missing.
McGrady postures up in Koski's guard and throws a big left but Koski blocks it. #T3#
McGrady looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koski trying to control the position.
Koski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Koski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koski keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
Koski has his hands on McGrady's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Koski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGrady can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
McGrady thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kalevi Koski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalevi Koski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
McGrady shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Koski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chosu McGrady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGrady. #SU#
McGrady decides to stand back up. McGrady steps back and let's Koski get back to his feet.
McGrady shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koski pinned against the cage. Koski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but Koski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koski fakes the leg kick and cracks McGrady in the body.
Kalevi Koski seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
McGrady gets a clinch.
Koski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koski lands a right hand. #T1#
Koski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koski is pressed up against the cage. McGrady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koski down to the mat. Koski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koski lands a really nice looking cross but McGrady seems unphased.
McGrady darts in looking for a takedown but Koski gets double underhooks and turns McGrady into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koski.
McGrady walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
McGrady is rocked!
Koski lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as McGrady crumples to the floor! Koski milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kalevi Koski!
Kalevi Koski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KOFC 92 - Murhaa vs Cheek
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Scorpion lands a head shot.
Scorpion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scorpion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scorpion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scorpion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
McGrady is rocked!
Scorpion lands with a good body shot.
Oh McGrady is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice jab there from Scorpion. #TD#
Scorpion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
McGrady drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scorpion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scorpion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scorpion! #REVB#
McGrady is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scorpion asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McGrady seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Scorpion just content to control the position.
Scorpion prevents McGrady from escaping the position.
Scorpion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGrady. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGrady tries to improve position but can't.
McGrady wants to get back to his feet but Scorpion drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion throws a body punch but McGrady moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGrady walks into a straight right hand from Scorpion.
McGrady tries to bum rush Scorpion with a series of wild strikes but Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Scorpion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scorpion.
McGrady moves out of range as Scorpion strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGrady darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scorpion throws a shot from downtown. McGrady moves away and avoids it.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scorpion as he jumps to the side.
Scorpion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGrady with a body shot.
McGrady fails with the takedown
and Scorpion counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorpion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGrady shoots in looking for a takedown but Scorpion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGrady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Scorpion as McGrady shoots in.
Scorpion lands with a slapping head kick.
and Scorpion counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McGrady! He's just covering up as Scorpion starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silva Scorpion!
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Event:
KOFC 83 - Vandalay vs Nucombe
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Garcia cracks McGrady with a good jab.
McGrady has his takedown stuffed
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGrady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of McGrady's head.
Garcia cracks McGrady with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGrady dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
Garcia connects with a jab.#TD#
McGrady shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garcia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGrady. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrady advances to full mount.
Garcia wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McGrady.
McGrady has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Garcia taking shots to the head.
McGrady thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T1#
You get the feeling that Garcia really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Garcia avoids a series of strikes thrown by McGrady.
McGrady throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Garcia because McGrady loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrady landing shots from mount.
McGrady in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McGrady unloads with some shots from mount but Garcia bucks and avoids them well.
McGrady punching from mount but Garcia doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by McGrady there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
A nice elbow there by McGrady.
McGrady thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
McGrady is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Garcia has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Garcia! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from McGrady.
Garcia is looking to stand up but McGrady won't let him.
McGrady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Garcia stops McGrady from standing up.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. McGrady manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Garcia as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
McGrady has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
McGrady jumps into guard, dragging Garcia to the mat.
Garcia trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGrady's guard.
Garcia prevents McGrady from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGrady is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Garcia trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGrady's guard.
Garcia won't allow McGrady to get back to his feet.
Garcia wanted to stand there but McGrady had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGrady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Garcia throws a series of punches but McGrady moves out of range.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGrady was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
McGrady appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGrady closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGrady manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGrady stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia tests McGrady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice cross by Garcia.
McGrady walks into a jab.
Garcia punishes McGrady's body with a nice straight punch.
McGrady throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Garcia lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGrady doesn't seem phased though.
McGrady fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chosu McGrady will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Garcia lands a jab.
McGrady changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but McGrady manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
McGrady fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia jabs McGrady to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGrady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Garcia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGrady is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia scores with a jab.
McGrady digs a good hook to Garcia's body.
Garcia lands with a hook. McGrady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcia punishes McGrady's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Chosu McGrady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGrady on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haislan Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of McGrady's head.
McGrady tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from McGrady. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Garcia.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGrady. McGrady circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGrady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2##TD#
McGrady scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Garcia is trying to stand back up but McGrady is controlling him
McGrady wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it. #SUB#
McGrady is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
McGrady trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGrady throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
McGrady looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
McGrady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McGrady throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
McGrady is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#ES2#
Garcia kicks off McGrady and gets to his feet. #T4#
McGrady gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGrady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia throws a shot to the body.
Garcia lands a head shot.
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcia works over McGrady's head and body with a nice combination.
McGrady fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGrady with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGrady throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
McGrady looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab from Garcia.
Garcia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGrady misses with a wild combination.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGrady.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGrady changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but McGrady manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
McGrady drops his hands momentarily and Garcia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGrady with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through McGrady's defenses.
A combination from Garcia does no damage. #T1#
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGrady tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and McGrady ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia lands with a hook. McGrady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGrady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGrady somewhat.
McGrady takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia lunges at McGrady with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGrady's hand.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGrady lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Garcia thuds his right hand into McGrady's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
McGrady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McGrady is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
McGrady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chosu McGrady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGrady prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.
McGrady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from McGrady's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McGrady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McGrady working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
McGrady fails with the takedown
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGrady has time to react.
Garcia throws a series of punches but McGrady avoids them all with ease.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
McGrady fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped McGrady's head back.
Garcia clobbers McGrady with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGrady shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed McGrady's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcia thuds his right hand into McGrady's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGrady tries to move into range but Garcia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGrady has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGrady misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGrady shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck for McGrady with that takedown attempt.
Garcia throws a series of punches but McGrady moves out of range.
McGrady throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGrady off to one side.
McGrady takes one to the chin there.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGrady is defended easily by Garcia.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGrady. McGrady circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGrady drops his hands momentarily and Garcia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGrady takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGrady gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haislan Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haislan Garcia!
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Event:
DARE 13
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Babakov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGrady connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babakov scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Sergei Babakov has been cut.
McGrady fails to land the takedown.
Babakov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Babakov looks to land a combination but McGrady avoids it well.
McGrady changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGrady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babakov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGrady somewhat.
McGrady ducks right into an uppercut from Babakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Babakov counters by clinching up.
Sergei Babakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu McGrady.
McGrady tries to pull guard but Babakov won't allow it.
I was talking to Babakov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGrady drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGrady is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Babakov controlling the action here for a moment.
Babakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
McGrady looking for a takedown.
McGrady tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGrady can't break the clinch.
McGrady drops down looking for an ankle pick but Babakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGrady looks for a takedown but Babakov sprawls well.
McGrady tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babakov swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babakov. McGrady does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGrady steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Babakov.
McGrady connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chosu McGrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrady looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Babakov is fending him off so far but McGrady persists. Nope, Babakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Babakov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGrady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babakov was well out of range. Poor timing from McGrady.
Babakov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGrady.#T2#
Babakov scores with the left hand. McGrady knows he should have avoided that one.
Babakov lands a lovely overhand right.
McGrady scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Babakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGrady was well out of range. Poor timing from Babakov.
Babakov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#
McGrady is rocked!
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!
Babakov cracks McGrady with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McGrady tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Babakov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McGrady is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Babakov!
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Event:
DARE SYDNEY
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
McGrady lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by DeCoco's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGrady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeCoco moves out of range of the strikes.
McGrady throws a right hand that DeCoco ducks under and follows up with a left that DeCoco also avoids with ease.
DeCoco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGradys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
McGrady darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DeCoco keeping control of the position.
DeCoco is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeCoco has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeCoco trying to hold on to McGrady's head to control him but McGrady postures up.
#T1#
Well, if McGrady is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McGrady lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DeCoco is positioning himself well to prevent McGrady advancing to mount. #SUB2#
McGrady seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
DeCoco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeCoco trying to hold on to McGrady's head to control him but McGrady postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrady drops an elbow to the side of DeCoco's head. #T2##SUB2#
McGrady is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeCoco defends it well.
DeCoco wants to improve his position but McGrady is controlling well.
#SUB2#
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura but DeCoco is defending well.
#SUB#
DeCoco looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
McGrady stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows DeCoco to get to his feet.
Chosu McGrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrady moves out of range as DeCoco strikes.
DeCoco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
McGrady lands a jab-cross combination.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but DeCoco shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
McGrady scores with a takedown into DeCoco's guard.
McGrady connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrady stopping the sweep attempt from DeCoco.
McGrady lands a couple of digs.
McGrady with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeCoco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
DeCoco pushing down on McGrady's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGrady wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
DeCoco tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGrady knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeCoco is stalling here. McGrady is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! DeCoco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McGrady has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
McGrady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DeCoco taking a bit of punishment here - McGrady scoring with strikes.
DeCoco is trying to get back to half guard.
McGrady tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosu McGrady dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGrady misses with a hook. DeCoco ducked under it nicely.
McGrady thuds his right hand into DeCoco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGrady.
DeCoco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGrady.
DeCoco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGrady.
DeCoco goes for a double leg but McGrady avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGrady continues to drive forward.
McGrady tries to move into range but DeCoco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGrady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeCoco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGrady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGrady misses with a hook
and DeCoco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeCoco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGrady as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
McGrady shoots in and gets a takedown into DeCoco's guard.
McGrady forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from McGrady. #SUB2#
McGrady is working for a kimura but DeCoco is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
McGrady looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
McGrady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGrady looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
DeCoco is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrady.
McGrady is thwarting DeCoco's attempts to control the position.
McGrady performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
McGrady working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
DeCoco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeCoco is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McGrady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeCoco's head. #SUB2#
DeCoco is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrady.
McGrady throwing shots but DeCoco is blocking nicely. #T3#
McGrady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeCoco defending well though.
McGrady is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
McGrady wants to work for an arm triangle but DeCoco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeCoco has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGrady wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeCoco keeps working.
McGrady takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGrady trying to control from DeCoco's half guard. DeCoco has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
DeCoco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGrady is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chosu McGrady has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
McGrady drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but DeCoco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGrady has DeCoco in his guard.#REVR##ES2#
McGrady wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosu McGrady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from DeCoco.
DeCoco cracks a nice hook into McGrady's ribs.
McGrady misses with a looping left.
McGrady throws a right and a left that DeCoco avoids nicely.
DeCoco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGrady looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeCoco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGrady is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGrady has a takedown stuffed.
McGrady misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeCoco has time to react.
DeCoco throws a looping overhand right but McGrady ducks down to avoid it.
McGrady throws a counter combo.
McGrady shoots in but DeCoco avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##TD2#
DeCoco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGrady to score an easy takedown into full guard.
DeCoco wants to sweep here but McGrady controlling him for the moment.
DeCoco pulls McGrady in close to prevent any damage.
McGrady with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGrady makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
McGrady drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says McGrady as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! DeCoco screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with McGrady! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
DARE HOLLYWOOD
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
McGrady connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like John Nordquist has been cut.
McGrady throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Nordquist holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGrady jumps guard but Nordquist stands there with McGrady around his waist. McGrady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGrady is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nordquist to keep the fight standing.
McGrady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nordquist is defending well.
John Nordquist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu McGrady.
McGrady is trying to pull guard but Nordquist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGrady is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Nordquist jumps into guard, dragging McGrady to the mat.
McGrady postures up in Nordquist's guard and throws a big left but Nordquist blocks it.
McGrady is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Nordquist working a defensive guard here.
Nordquist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nordquist has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady wants to control from the top but Nordquist keeps moving.
Nordquist throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGrady must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
McGrady keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nordquist's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nordquist 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.#SUB#
Nordquist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGrady defends well.
Nordquist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGrady. #SUB#
Nordquist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGrady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGrady distracts Nordquist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nordquist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nordquist pulls McGrady in close to prevent any damage.
McGrady throws a strike but Nordquist rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
McGrady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nordquist trying to control but McGrady is working from the bottom.
Nordquist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nordquist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nordquist content to stall in guard here.
Nordquist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nordquist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nordquist is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGrady lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nordquist controlling the position.#T3#
McGrady stopping the sweep attempt from Nordquist.
Nordquist trying to keep a closed guard but McGrady is proving a slippery customer.
Nordquist tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
McGrady gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McGrady fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nordquist dodges the punch combination from McGrady.
A big left from McGrady misses.
Nordquist lands an overhand right.#TD#
Nordquist closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGrady's guard.#T4#
McGrady wants to get back to his feet but Nordquist is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
McGrady scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice shot by Nordquist.#ROC#
McGrady is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGrady throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Nordquist counters by clinching up.
McGrady is still on wobbly legs! Can Nordquist finish him?
McGrady is trying to pull guard but Nordquist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nordquist lands a shoulder strike.
Nordquist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGrady's efforts to push away.
McGrady is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Nordquist gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McGrady regains guard.
Nordquist gets to his feet and stands over McGrady, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McGrady felt that one! Nordquist unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McGrady from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Nordquist!
John Nordquist thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DARE WARLORDS
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Mundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGrady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGrady blocks the body kick.
#CL#
McGrady moves into range and clinches up with Mundy.
McGrady is working for takedown but Mundy is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
McGrady pulls Mundy into guard.
McGrady wants to stand up but Mundy is controlling him.
Mundy forces his way into half guard.
Mundy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady is looking to escape.#T1#
McGrady tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mundy manages to move to mount!
Mundy looking to control but McGrady is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mundy unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Mundy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McGrady is now in Mundy's guard. A big mistake from Mundy there, giving up the dominant position!
McGrady pushing down on Mundy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGrady trying to control from half guard but Mundy is working away.
Mundy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
McGrady seems to be looking for submissions.
Mundy looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGrady looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGrady lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McGrady is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mundy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGrady.
McGrady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGrady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
McGrady is thwarting Mundy's attempts to control the position.
McGrady lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
McGrady is looking for a kimura here.
McGrady drops an elbow to the side of Mundy's head. #SUB#
McGrady is looking for a kimura here.
Mundy tries to get to full guard but McGrady has control of the leg. #T4#
Nice strikes from McGrady there.
Mundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGrady is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
McGrady wants to work for an arm triangle but Mundy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGrady looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mundy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGrady is working away from the top position though.
McGrady is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Mundy is hurt! He's hurt bad - McGrady fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Mundy from any more punishment! Congratulations to McGrady! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
RFC 46: White Hot
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kass gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Kass is trying to control the position but McGrady postures up.
McGrady lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGrady distracts Kass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGrady slips nicely into half guard.
McGrady slips a nice elbow through Kass's hands, connecting with Kass's forehead.
Kass taking some punishment here, with McGrady in his half guard. #SUB2#
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura but Kass is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGrady lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGrady looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kass with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGrady scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Kass is rocked!#SUB2#
McGrady is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
McGrady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kass on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kass tries to get out of the position.
McGrady seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
McGrady in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kass tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McGrady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
RFC 41: Brutal Beating
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
McGrady shoots in looking for a takedown but Vader manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGrady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGrady is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGrady misses with an uppercut.
Vader lands with a hook. McGrady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGrady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from McGrady.
Vader blocks a jab.#CL2#
McGrady forces Vader back against the cage and clinches.
McGrady is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vader to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
McGrady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
McGrady drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGrady preventing the sweep.
McGrady is looking to pass into half guard but Vader pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vader is in guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader throwing strikes but missing.
McGrady wants to stand but Vader is controlling the position.
Vader wants to control from the top but McGrady keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Vader is in close to McGrady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGrady wants to sweep here but Vader controlling him for the moment.
Vader throws a big elbow that misses.
Vader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGrady has momentary wrist control but Vader slips an elbow through the middle.
McGrady wants to get back to his feet but Vader is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vader scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vader lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Vader is in close to McGrady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vader slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vader pushing down on McGrady's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vader missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGrady pushes Vader off looking to stand but Vader dives back in and keeps control.
Vader trying to control from McGrady's half guard. McGrady has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vader lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGrady wants to stand and escape but Vader is having none of it.
McGrady wants to get back to his feet but Vader passes into half guard.
#T3#
Vader slips a nice elbow through McGrady's hands, connecting with McGrady's forehead.
Ground and pound from Vader. #ROC#
McGrady is rocked!
McGrady tries to kick Vader off but Vader keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vader seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Vader is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vader slips a nice elbow through McGrady's hands, connecting with McGrady's forehead.#T4#
Vader throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vader scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGrady wants to control but Vader is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vader is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGrady trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vader manages to pass to mount!
Vader landing punches.
McGrady is still in real trouble! Can Vader finish him?
Vader unloads with some vicious shots from mount and McGrady wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Vader celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Vader!
Luke Vader decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC 38: Fools Gold
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
McGrady tries to bum rush Derks with a series of wild strikes but Derks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by Derks - just one landing.
McGrady throws a series of punches but Derks moves out of range.
McGrady lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGrady throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Derks counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGrady won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGrady is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Derks is controlling him well.
McGrady prevents Derks from moving into mount.
Derks working the body and head with strikes.
The referee asks Derks politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Derks prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Derks working the ground and pound from side control.
McGrady is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've been hearing that Derks has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Derks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The ground and pound from Derks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Derks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Derks trying to control the action but McGrady is working from the bottom.
McGrady tries to buck Derks off but Derks is having none of it.
Derks tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Derks working the ground and pound.
Derks in side control lands a decent elbow.
McGrady throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Derks wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGrady keeps working.
Derks cracks McGrady with a big elbow. #T2#
McGrady is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McGrady wants to get back to his feet.
Derks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGrady is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Derks working away.
McGrady is looking to reverse the position.
Derks is looking to take a break and control but McGrady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Derks tries for a kimura but McGrady is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Derks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McGrady taking punishment in the form of punches.
Derks tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Derks taking a breather here.
Derks wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGrady keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGrady gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Derks landing shots from mount.
McGrady trying desperately to get to his feet.
Derks looking to finish McGrady with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGrady!#SUB#
Derks looking to secure an arm triangle but McGrady defends it well.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Derks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns McGrady that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Derks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McGrady on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
McGrady is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Derks looks for a takedown but McGrady sprawls well.
McGrady moves out of range of the strikes.
McGrady throws an overhand right that lands on Derks's shoulder, as Derks tries to avoid the shot.
Derks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
McGrady drives through with a takedown into Derks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGrady throws a big elbow that misses.
My spies in White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform me that McGrady has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Derks working a defensive guard here.
Derks is pulling down on McGrady's head to control his posture.
Derks throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derks throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Derks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Derks scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
McGrady wants to control but Derks is keeping busy.
McGrady taking some punishment here, with Derks in his half guard.
Derks is keen to just control but McGrady is a slippery customer.
Derks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGrady defending well though.
McGrady pushes Derks off looking to stand but Derks dives back in and keeps control.
Derks winds up and cracks McGrady with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nate Derks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Derks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGrady is staying active underneath Derks, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
McGrady looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Derks pushes past his half guard into mount!
Derks avoids the attempt from McGrady to control.#T2#
Derks landing strikes from the mount and McGrady is in trouble!
Derks looking to finish McGrady with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGrady!
Derks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McGrady is still in real trouble! Can Derks finish him?
Derks trying to control but McGrady is having none of it.
Derks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Derks with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Derks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Derks cracks McGrady with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Derks!
Nate Derks retains his featherweight title!
Nate Derks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RFC 36: Maximum Overdrive
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Scarn takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Scarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGrady bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scarn's head backwards.#ROC#
Scarn is rocked!
McGrady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGrady lands with a cross.
Scarn is still on wobbly legs! Can McGrady finish him?
Scarn drops his hands for a split second and McGrady immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Scarn face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. McGrady follows up with a right hand that knocks Scarn into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
RFC 34: The Danger Zone
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
McGrady throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
McGrady drives through and clinches with Marley against the cage.
Marley tries for a takedown but McGrady manages to get underhooks.
McGrady drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGrady avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
McGrady successfully pulls guard.
Marley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marley is looking to work some ground and pound but McGrady has wrist control.
McGrady is looking to stand up but Marley isn't so interested in that idea.
Marley distracts McGrady with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady wants to stand and escape but Marley is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley distracts McGrady with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGrady is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Marley is in close to McGrady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marley landing some decent shots from guard.
Marley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marley distracts McGrady with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marley distracts McGrady with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marley works over McGrady with some ground and pound from guard.
Marley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGrady's head.
Marley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marley scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marley won't allow McGrady to get back to his feet.
Marley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marley working some strikes from top position.
Marley wants to control from the top but McGrady keeps moving.
Marley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marley's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
McGrady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marley is in close to McGrady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGrady is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marley throwing strikes from guard but McGrady blocks nicely.
Marley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGrady's head.#T4#
Marley trying to control but McGrady is working from the bottom.
Marley postures up and lands a big shot to McGrady's brow.
Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley won't allow McGrady to get back to his feet.
Marley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marley scoring with some ground and pound.
Marley pushes down on McGrady's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Marley seems to be looking for submissions.
McGrady is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Marley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGrady scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Bob Marley has been cut.
McGrady throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.
Marley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGrady misses with a few strikes there.
#KD2#
McGrady drops Marley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marley looks back up at him and smiles so McGrady waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Marley is rocked!#CL2#
McGrady takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Marley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
McGrady scoops up Marley onto his shoulder and slams him to the mat! Oh, Marley is hurt! McGrady smells blood and finishes the fight with a barage of punches! A highlight reel finish there for McGrady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
RFC 31: The Big Bang
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
McGrady looking to score a takedown here. Mata is defending well but McGrady drives through and ends up in Mata's guard.
McGrady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGrady tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
McGrady working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGrady working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGrady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGrady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGrady postures up in Mata's guard and throws a big left but Mata blocks it.
Mata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGrady looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGrady chips away with some ground and pound.
McGrady throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Mata is rocked!
McGrady arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mata's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
RFC 24: Particle Accelerator
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
McGrady moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
McGrady breaks from the clinch.
McGrady moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGrady misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
McGrady is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boggo's half guard.
McGrady not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGrady has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McGrady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boggo's head.
McGrady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boggo's head.
McGrady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boggo defending well though.
Boggo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGrady. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGrady connects with a nice short shot to Boggo's temple. #SU#
McGrady stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Boggo to get to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
McGrady drives through and clinches with Boggo against the cage.
#T1#
McGrady looking for a takedown.
Boggo tries to break the clinch but McGrady is controlling the position. #TD#
McGrady drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
McGrady is looking for a triangle but Boggo pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from McGrady's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
McGrady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boggo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGrady is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boggo is controlling him. #T2#
Boggo trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boggo stops McGrady from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGrady shoots in and drives through. Boggo sprawls well.
McGrady throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Boggo moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Boggo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boggo. That's going to slow McGrady down. #T3#
Boggo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGrady shoots in but no luck this time.
Boggo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGrady looks to land a combination but Boggo avoids it well.
Chosu McGrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boggo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrady circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrady misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Boggo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
McGrady manages to break the clinch.
McGrady avoids the head kick by Boggo.
A jab from McGrady finds it's way through Boggo's defenses. #ROC#
Boggo is rocked!#TD#
McGrady closes the distance looking for a takedown. McGrady picks Boggo up and slams him brutally to the floor. Boggo is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
RFC 19: Judgement Day
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
McGrady has his takedown stuffed
letting Bleed counter with a right hand.
Bleed tests McGrady's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
McGrady darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bleed blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGrady.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrady takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGrady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bleed defending well though.
McGrady is keen to just control but Bleed is a slippery customer.
Bleed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGrady. #SUB2#
McGrady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bleed is just riding it out for now. McGrady eventually gives up the hold.
Bleed is refusing to be controlled, as McGrady sits in half guard. #T1#
McGrady prevents Bleed from improving his position.
Nice strikes from McGrady there.
Bleed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGrady is working away from the top position though.
McGrady throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGrady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bleed is refusing to be controlled, as McGrady sits in half guard.
Bleed tries to roll over but McGrady keeps him under control.
McGrady thows a huge punch but Bleed dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Bleed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGrady.
Bleed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGrady.
Bleed wants to control but McGrady is keeping busy.
McGrady has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
McGrady is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGrady thows a huge punch but Bleed dodges it nicely.
Bleed trying to hold on to McGrady's head to control him but McGrady postures up.
McGrady prevents Bleed from improving his position.
Nice strikes from McGrady there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McGrady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bleed controlling the position well.
McGrady looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bleed taking some punishment here, with McGrady in his half guard.
McGrady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bleed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGrady.
McGrady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bleed defending well though.
Bleed trying to control from the bottom.
Bleed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bleed is looking to control McGrady's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bleed avoid being mounted?
McGrady throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGrady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Bleed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGrady.
Bleed is looking to improve his position.
McGrady throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGrady throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGrady thows a huge punch but Bleed dodges it nicely.
McGrady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bleed defending well though.
McGrady is keen to just control but Bleed is a slippery customer.
McGrady drops an elbow to the side of Bleed's head.
McGrady throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bleed is positioning himself well to prevent McGrady advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGrady is thwarting Bleed's attempts to control the position.
Bleed taking some punishment here, with McGrady in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosu McGrady dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
McGrady closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bleed's guard.
McGrady throws a big elbow that misses.
McGrady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGrady.
McGrady postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bleed trying to keep a closed guard but McGrady is proving a slippery customer.
McGrady with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGrady scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bleed pulls McGrady in close to his closed guard and prevents McGrady from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bleed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGrady on the ground.
McGrady trying to control but Bleed is working from the bottom.
Chosu McGrady has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleed trying to keep a closed guard but McGrady is proving a slippery customer.
McGrady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bleed is keeping the position for now. #T1#
McGrady postures up.
McGrady in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bleed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGrady accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGrady postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGrady working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
McGrady drops back looking for a leg! Bleed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bleed manages to kick McGrady off! McGrady jumps back into Bleed's guard.
Bleed pulls McGrady in close to prevent any damage.
McGrady throwing strikes from guard but Bleed blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bleed seems keen to control McGrady's posture.
McGrady throwing strikes but missing.
Bleed controls McGrady momentarily but McGrady frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bleed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGradys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGrady shoots in and drives through. Bleed sprawls well.
McGrady gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGrady connects with the punch.
Chosu McGrady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
McGrady shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bleed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Bleed is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleed moves into full guard.
Bleed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGrady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bleed trying to keep a closed guard but McGrady is proving a slippery customer.
Bleed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGrady. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGrady looking to pass the guard.
Bleed trying to control the position.
Bleed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGrady is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McGrady postures up and lands a big shot to Bleed's brow.
Bleed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGrady.
Bleed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGrady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGrady trying to control but Bleed is working from the bottom.
McGrady throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosu McGrady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
McGrady misses with a few strikes there.
McGrady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from McGrady misses.
McGrady shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bleed defends it nicely.
The fighters circling - McGrady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGrady misses with an uppercut.
Bleed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGrady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGrady is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bleed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleed connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Bleed tries to sprawl but McGrady drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGrady thows a huge punch but Bleed dodges it nicely.
McGrady throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bleed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGrady is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Bleed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bleed is looking for a sweep. McGrady is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGrady trying to control the action but Bleed is working from the bottom.
Bleed trying to control but McGrady postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGrady lands a nice short elbow.
Bleed is trying to get back to full guard.
McGrady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGrady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bleed is holding on to half guard well.
McGrady wants to take a breather but Bleed is having none of it.
Just Bleed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McGrady throwing shots but Bleed is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
McGrady looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGrady throwing shots but Bleed is blocking nicely.
McGrady missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bleed is looking to improve his position.
McGrady lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGrady wants to take a breather but Bleed is having none of it. #T3#
McGrady throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Bleed looking for submissions off his back.
McGrady lands with a punch from half guard.
Bleed works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGrady.
McGrady throwing strikes but missing.
Bleed looking to control but McGrady passes into half guard.
#T4#
McGrady is thwarting Bleed's attempts to control the position.
McGrady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGrady working over Bleed with some ground and pound. Bleed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGrady lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bleed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGrady.
Bleed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bleed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chosu McGrady is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGrady content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chosu McGrady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGrady winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
RFC 16: Pay the Piper
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
McGrady scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like David Cabrera has been cut.
McGrady walks into a jab.
Cabrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGrady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabrera has a takedown stuffed.
BOOM! McGrady lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cabrera. Cabrera tries to recover but McGrady is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cabrera lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
RFC 12: Malicious Intent
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
McGrady swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGrady checks a leg kick.
McGrady scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Derks doesn't seem bothered though.
Derks takes one on the button.
Derks lands a leg kick that knocks McGrady off balance momentarily.
McGrady scores with a one two! Derks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Nate Derks has been cut.#TD2#
McGrady changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Derks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGrady wants to control but Derks is keeping him busy.
Derks tries to improve position but can't.
McGrady tries to stand but Derks is controlling his head.
McGrady working the ground and pound but Derks is defending the strikes.
Derks regains half guard, as McGrady was trying to land strikes.
Derks tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1##SUB2#
McGrady wants to work for an arm triangle but Derks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Derks punching from the bottom.
Derks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGrady's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGrady's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Derks has McGrady flattened out and is raining down punches.
Derks is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McGrady. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
McGrady is keeping busy.
Derks looking to hold on to the position here but McGrady rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB2#
McGrady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Derks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Derks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Derks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGrady can do anything to dispel that myth.
Derks is pushing down on McGrady's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGrady is fighting to maintain full guard but Derks has managed to sneak the leg through.
McGrady is trying to stand up here but Derks is controlling him well.
Derks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Derks not doing much here.
McGrady pushes Derks off but Derks dives into side control.
#T3#
McGrady can't do much from the bottom here.
McGrady bucks up and tries to throw Derks off but instead Derks has got his back!
Derks looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Derks lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns McGrady.
McGrady is trapped and Derks is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Derks. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Derks lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Derks lands a shot to the body. #SUB#
Derks is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McGrady has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Derks has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McGrady taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Derks doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nate Derks!
Nate Derks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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