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Event:
Gladiators 32 Simeonov v Kolov
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Yu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McReynolds feinted with a counter takedown.
McReynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yu feints a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Yu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yu throws a leg kick that misses.
McReynolds is looking to counter the offense by Yu and move into the clinch.
Yu cracks the inside of McReynolds's front leg.
McReynolds has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Best gym EVER! in the buildup to the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yu.
McReynolds checks the leg kick nicely there.
McReynolds swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McReynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yu thows a leg kick but McReynolds checks it #TD#
and McReynolds decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yu's guard.#SUB2#
Yu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McReynolds defends well.#SUB2#
Yu is looking for a triangle but McReynolds pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yu controls McReynolds momentarily but McReynolds frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Yu looking for a guillotine here but McReynolds defends easily.
Yu being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Yu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McReynolds defends it easily.
McReynolds makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McReynolds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yu on the ground.
McReynolds lands a couple of elbows.
McReynolds controls from within his opponent's guard.
McReynolds's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yu looking for a sweep. Not yet Yu, not yet. #T2#
McReynolds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McReynolds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McReynolds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Yu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McReynolds defends it easily.
McReynolds controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Yu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McReynolds is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Yu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McReynolds is aware though and is defending well.
McReynolds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McReynolds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yu's head.#SUB2#
Yu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McReynolds controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
McReynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Yu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McReynolds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McReynolds keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yu's head.
McReynolds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Yu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McReynolds defends well.#SUB2#
Yu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Yu working for a triangle but McReynolds defends it easily.
McReynolds showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McReynolds postures up and lands a big shot to Yu's brow.
McReynolds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McReynolds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Yu is looking to cinch up a triangle. McReynolds throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Yu's body to avoid the submission. Yu has instead reached around McReynolds's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Yu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hao Ah Yu!
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Event:
Gladiators 22 Runt vs Rocco
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Nobody throws a poor cross that misses
and McReynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Nobody.
Nobody gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and McReynolds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McReynolds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McReynolds trying to control but Nobody is working from the bottom.
Nobody 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.
McReynolds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McReynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
McReynolds content to stall in guard here.
McReynolds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nobody's head.#T1#
McReynolds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nobody keeping moving, preventing McReynolds from controlling successfully.
McReynolds cracks Nobody with a solid left hand.
McReynolds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McReynolds is working Nobody over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nobody has momentary wrist control but McReynolds slips an elbow through the middle.
McReynolds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nobody working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McReynolds.
McReynolds sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nobody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nobody keeps McReynolds at a distance using the push kick. #TD#
McReynolds gets the takedown into side control.
McReynolds lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McReynolds looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nobody is avoiding damage well.
#T3#
McReynolds is looking to take a break and control but Nobody is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McReynolds works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nobody is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nobody manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
McReynolds wants to get back to full guard.
Nobody throws a strike but McReynolds avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nobody working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McReynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
Nobody postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McReynolds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nobody tries to free his leg and advance position but McReynolds is retaining full guard.
McReynolds is controlling Nobody's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nobody lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley McReynolds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nobody takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McReynolds tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nobody defends well and McReynolds ends up having to push Nobody into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nobody looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McReynolds takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McReynolds throws the left hand but Nobody avoids the punch easily.
Nobody looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Nobody there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McReynolds stuns Nobody with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Nobody shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McReynolds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
McReynolds kicks Nobody off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McReynolds digs a good body shot into Nobody's ribs.
Nobody takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
McReynolds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nobody.
McReynolds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nobodys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A lazy body kick from Nobody #TD#
and McReynolds counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nobody!
Nobody is looking to regain half guard here but McReynolds keeps moving and retains side control.
Nobody regains half guard.
Nobody is staying active underneath McReynolds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McReynolds stalling. #T2#
Nobody tries to get to full guard but McReynolds has control of the leg.
McReynolds is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Daley McReynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nobody flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McReynolds controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McReynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nobody can do to turn this around?
McReynolds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nobody tries to avoid it but McReynolds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nobody to the ground. Nobody escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
McReynolds scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McReynolds throws out a loose jab but Nobody uses good head movement to avoid it.
McReynolds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nobody counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daley McReynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Nobody.
Nobody connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nobody moves away from the strike by McReynolds.
Nobody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nobody appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McReynolds seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McReynolds connects with a body shot that sends Nobody's belly button to the back.
McReynolds connects with a body shot that sends Nobody's belly button to the back.
McReynolds throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Nobody keeps McReynolds at a distance using the push kick.
Nobody lands a glancing blow to the side of McReynolds's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nobody looks for the body kick but McReynolds saw that one coming.
It looked like McReynolds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nobody.
Nobody keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nobody fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McReynolds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nobody throws a nice head kick!
McReynolds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nobody.
Nobody keeps McReynolds at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daley McReynolds will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nobody thuds a left hand into McReynolds's body.
Nobody leaves McReynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nobody chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Nobody. #TD#
McReynolds shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nobody wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobody regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
McReynolds distracts Nobody with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McReynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Nobody.
McReynolds lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Nobody looking for a guillotine here but McReynolds defends easily.
McReynolds wants to control from the top but Nobody keeps moving.
McReynolds landing with the ground and pound.
Nigel Nobody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daley McReynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McReynolds stays in close to Nobody's body and controls the position.
McReynolds's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Nobody working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McReynolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McReynolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Nobody has his foot on McReynolds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McReynolds works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Nobody connects with a jab.
Nobody connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McReynolds momentarily.
A good leg kick by Nobody.
Nobody misses with a body shot.
McReynolds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nobody counters with an inside leg kick.
Nobody thumps McReynolds with a low kick.
Nobody lands with a shot to the body.
McReynolds swings for the body but Nobody moves out of range.
Nobody just misses with a punch to the body.
McReynolds wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nobody on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
McReynolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nobody feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McReynolds's calf.
McReynolds will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#TD#
McReynolds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nobody sprawls well initially but McReynolds persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McReynolds trying to control from half guard but Nobody is working away.
Nobody manages to get to full guard.
McReynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Nobody.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Nobody comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McReynolds 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daley McReynolds!
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Event:
Gladiators 17 Runt vs Bhullar
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
McReynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
McReynolds has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McReynolds misses with a hook to the body
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power 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.
McReynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and McReynolds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McReynolds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McReynolds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Power on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Power tries to get out of the position.
Power is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McReynolds is controlling him.
McReynolds with a nice head shot there.
McReynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Power is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McReynolds lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Power.
A short right from Power on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McReynolds.
McReynolds effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McReynolds.
Power loads up on a big right hand but McReynolds slips the punch.#TD2#
McReynolds fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Power to the ground. McReynolds is now in Power's guard.
Power wants to stand up but McReynolds is controlling him.
McReynolds with a nice head shot there.
McReynolds stays in close to Power's body and controls the position.
McReynolds lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
McReynolds trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McReynolds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McReynolds seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Power trying to keep a closed guard but McReynolds is proving a slippery customer.
McReynolds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McReynolds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Power pushes McReynolds off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McReynolds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power lands with a straight right. McReynolds didn't see that one coming.#T3##CL2#
McReynolds pushes Power up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
McReynolds gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McReynolds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#ES#
Power manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McReynolds misses with an uppercut.
Power lands with a hook. McReynolds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McReynolds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Power cracks McReynolds with a right hand to the side of the 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!
McReynolds shoots in but no luck this time.
McReynolds thuds his right hand into Power's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power throws a shot from downtown. McReynolds moves away and avoids it.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McReynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power misses with a body shot.
#T4#
No joy there for Power, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McReynolds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McReynolds shoots for a takedown but Power saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McReynolds walks into a stiff left hand from Power.
Power avoids the body shot from McReynolds.
McReynolds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McReynolds missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McReynolds! But no joy.
McReynolds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from McReynolds.
Power throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thomas Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Power dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Power. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Power.
Power throws a shot from downtown. McReynolds moves away and avoids it.
Power is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McReynolds ducks under a wild hook from Power.
McReynolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Power connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McReynolds scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
McReynolds is rocked!
Power connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McReynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?
McReynolds connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Power scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Power.
McReynolds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Power counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Power loads up on a big right hand but McReynolds slips the punch.
McReynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Power misses.
McReynolds seems to have recovered his senses.
Power takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Power scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Power tries to sprawl but McReynolds drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Power is trying to stand.
McReynolds is nestled in close to Power, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McReynolds controlling the action here.
Daley McReynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
McReynolds stops Power from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McReynolds in particular looking to stall.
Power tries to get to full guard but McReynolds has control of the leg. #ES#
Power has one foot on McReynolds's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
McReynolds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from McReynolds misses.
McReynolds swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
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!
A big left from Power misses.
McReynolds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McReynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
McReynolds slips under a jab.
Power is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McReynolds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Power with a nice cross.
Power staying out of range there.
McReynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power throws a hook to the side of McReynolds's head but McReynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power misses with a hook. McReynolds ducked under it nicely. #T3#
McReynolds lands a nice looking body shot.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McReynolds can do to turn this around?
McReynolds lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Power backs up against the cage.
McReynolds gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McReynolds gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Power tests McReynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Power throws out a loose jab but McReynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McReynolds! But no joy.
Thomas Power is winning the standup battle so far.
McReynolds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Power lands a really nice looking cross but McReynolds seems unphased.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McReynolds throws out the jab.
Power lands a nice hook to McReynolds's body. McReynolds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by McReynolds or perhaps it was just good defense by Power, which made it look bad.
McReynolds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Power throws a hook but McReynolds blocks it.
McReynolds shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McReynolds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McReynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McReynolds shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daley McReynolds.
Power clobbers McReynolds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McReynolds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Power dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Power misses with a left hand #TD2#
and McReynolds counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McReynolds. #ES#
Power has his feet on McReynolds's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Power throws a body punch but McReynolds moves out of range.
McReynolds misses with a body punch
and Power counters with a left to the body.
Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Power misses with an uppercut. McReynolds saw that one coming.
McReynolds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
McReynolds moves into range and clinches up with Power.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McReynolds looking to stall.
McReynolds lands a body shot.
McReynolds blocks an uppercut.
McReynolds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards. #TD2#
McReynolds has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Power clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1#
Power manages to reverse the position and now he's in McReynolds's guard. Nice work there by Power.
McReynolds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Power has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McReynolds is proving hard to escape from.
McReynolds controlling Power's posture.
Power wants to stand and escape but instead McReynolds has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
McReynolds working some strikes from top position.
Power can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McReynolds controls the pace.#T2#
McReynolds won't allow Power to get back to his feet.
Power will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McReynolds works over Power with some ground and pound from guard.
Power is looking to stand up but McReynolds isn't so interested in that idea.
Power avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Power wants to sweep but no luck.
McReynolds with a nice head shot there.
McReynolds stands up over Power, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McReynolds chips away with some ground and pound.
Power utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McReynolds lands a couple of digs.#ES#
Power pushes McReynolds off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McReynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.#T3#
Power tests McReynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Power misses with a straight right.
McReynolds wants to counter the offense by Power and move into the clinch position.
McReynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power throws a hook but McReynolds blocks it.#TD2#
McReynolds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McReynolds working the body and head with strikes.
McReynolds remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Power tries to bench press McReynolds off him but McReynolds keeps the position.
Power is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
McReynolds working the head and body with strikes.
Power wants to get back to his feet.
McReynolds cracks Power with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Power is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Power is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McReynolds is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McReynolds cracks Power with a big elbow.
McReynolds controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Thomas Power did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Power jabs McReynolds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Power lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McReynolds backs up against the cage.
McReynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
McReynolds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Power. Power circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McReynolds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Power throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McReynolds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Power misses with an uppercut. McReynolds saw that one coming.
Power scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
McReynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Power smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from McReynolds misses its intended target.
Power connects with a nice looking jab.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McReynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McReynolds moves away.
Power throws a shot from downtown. McReynolds moves away and avoids it.
Power misses with an uppercut. McReynolds saw that one coming.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Power throws a shot to the body.
McReynolds slips a jab from Power.
McReynolds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Power defends it well.
McReynolds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McReynolds.
Power misses with a right hand
and McReynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McReynolds shoots in for a double leg but Power sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daley McReynolds.
McReynolds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Power misses with a hook
#TD2#
and McReynolds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Power manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
McReynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power prevents a body shot from McReynolds.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
Power pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McReynolds has Power pressed against the cage, preventing Power from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McReynolds lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from McReynolds.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
McReynolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but McReynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from McReynolds.
#T4#
McReynolds prevents a body shot from Power.
Power tries to throw a body punch but McReynolds avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
McReynolds avoiding damage.
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McReynolds is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
McReynolds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
#BC#
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power stuffs the takedown.
Power misses with a right hand
and McReynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McReynolds is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Power had his way with Daley McReynolds in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Power lands a nice looking body shot.
Power swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and McReynolds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Power won't be happy with that.
Check out the look on McReynolds's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Power is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McReynolds asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Power's face as McReynolds controls the position.
Power tries to bench press McReynolds off him but McReynolds keeps the position.
Power tries to escape but McReynolds is in control.
Power regains half guard.
McReynolds stalling. #T1#
McReynolds working the head and body with strikes.
McReynolds scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McReynolds lands strikes from half guard.#ES#
Power has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McReynolds is on him like a limpet, forcing Power back against the cage.
Thomas Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McReynolds stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
McReynolds is looking to take this one to the mat.
McReynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as McReynolds controls his hands.
Power prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
McReynolds blocks a body shot from Power.
Knees in the clinch landing for Power.
McReynolds is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McReynolds lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McReynolds is pushing Power up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McReynolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McReynolds is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Power is defending well.
Thomas Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daley McReynolds.
With the fighters up against the cage, Power throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Power.
McReynolds wants to take the fight to the mat but Power manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McReynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Power pushes McReynolds back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
A left hand lands to the body for Power.
#T3#
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McReynolds misses with a body punch.
McReynolds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McReynolds taking a breather.
McReynolds tries to stall but Power uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Power throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Power.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as McReynolds controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
McReynolds stalling the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power stops a takedown attempt from McReynolds.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McReynolds managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
#T4#
Power prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from Power.
Power lands a left hand that snaps the head of McReynolds backwards.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McReynolds is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McReynoldss head.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as McReynolds controls the action.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McReynolds's elbow.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McReynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as McReynolds controls his hands.
Daley McReynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, McReynolds scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Power, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Power!
Thomas Power is the new bantamweight champion!
Thomas Power was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
LFC 24
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Bean tries to clinch there but McReynolds circles away.
McReynolds appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bean shoots in and drives through. McReynolds sprawls well.
McReynolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Bean. Bean gets slowly back to his feet.
McReynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Bean is just out of range.
Bean shoots in looking for a takedown. McReynolds tries to sprawl out of it but Bean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McReynolds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daley McReynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
McReynolds catches Bean with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McReynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
McReynolds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bean closes the distance but McReynolds moves to the side #TD#
and McReynolds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McReynolds controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Bean looking for a guillotine here but McReynolds defends easily.
McReynolds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McReynolds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
McReynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Bean is retaining full guard.
McReynolds 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. #SUB2#
Bean working for a triangle but McReynolds defends it easily.
McReynolds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
McReynolds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McReynolds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bean's head.#SUB2#
Bean has an active guard here but McReynolds has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McReynolds trying to control the pace.
Bean is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McReynolds drops an elbow to the side of Bean's head.
Still in half guard, McReynolds seems content to control.
McReynolds slips a nice elbow through Bean's hands, connecting with Bean's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bean wants to get back to full guard.
Bean trying to control but McReynolds postures up.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley McReynolds dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.
McReynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.
McReynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McReynolds pushes Bean up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bean decides to pull guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McReynolds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McReynolds content to stall in guard here. #T1#
McReynolds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McReynolds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Bean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McReynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bean can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bean looking for a guillotine here but McReynolds defends easily.
McReynolds looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bean looking for a guillotine here but McReynolds defends easily.
McReynolds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
McReynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McReynolds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McReynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McReynolds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McReynolds controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McReynolds's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McReynolds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McReynolds is controlling him. #SUB2#
Bean has his foot on McReynolds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McReynolds works his way back into a safe position though.
McReynolds is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Bean looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McReynolds passes into side control.
McReynolds lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bean takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley McReynolds dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McReynolds throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Bean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McReynolds.
#CL#
McReynolds rushes Bean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McReynolds leaning his opponent against the cage.
McReynolds scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
McReynolds turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McReynolds manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Bean sneaks out the side door and pushes McReynolds away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Toga Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McReynolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McReynolds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
McReynolds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McReynolds's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McReynolds working the ground and pound.
Bean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bean looking for a sweep but McReynolds has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McReynolds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bean is trying desperately to improve position.
Daley McReynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
McReynolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bean can't escape the position.
Bean is still trying to improve position.
McReynolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bean tries to hold on but McReynolds postures up.
McReynolds controlling his opponent. #T3#
Bean bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McReynolds has Bean pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McReynolds seems keen to control Bean's posture.
Bean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McReynolds is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Bean stopping the sweep attempt from McReynolds.#SUB2#
Bean has gone for a leg lock! McReynolds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bean's guard.#REVR#
Toga Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McReynolds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
McReynolds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bean keeping full guard, as McReynolds tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McReynolds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daley McReynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McReynolds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daley McReynolds!
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Event:
LFC 20
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Gadelha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McReynolds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McReynolds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gadelha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McReynolds defends well and Gadelha ends up having to push McReynolds into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McReynolds lands a lovely overhand right.
Gadelha looks for a takedown but McReynolds sprawls well.
Gadelha fails with a takedown attempt.
Daley McReynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Gadelha.
McReynolds lands with a good body shot.
McReynolds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McReynolds wants it to stay on the feet.
McReynolds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gadelha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McReynolds scores with a body shot.
#TD#
McReynolds drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McReynolds taking a breather here.
McReynolds working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
McReynolds cracks Gadelha with a big elbow.
McReynolds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
McReynolds's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gadelha tries to buck McReynolds off but McReynolds is having none of it.
McReynolds tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gadelha's legs.
Gadelha is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee asks McReynolds politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McReynolds prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gadelha tries to improve position but can't.
Gadelha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McReynolds keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McReynolds has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Gadelha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McReynolds pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Well, if McReynolds 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.
We've been hearing that McReynolds has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Gadelha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gadelha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McReynolds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gadelha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gadelha actively working from the bottom here.
McReynolds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gadelha on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McReynolds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McReynolds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Gadelha actively working from the bottom here.
McReynolds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McReynolds drops an elbow to the side of Gadelha's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McReynolds stalling. #SUB2#
Gadelha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley McReynolds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McReynolds scores with a shot to the body.
Gadelha misses with a takedown
and McReynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daley McReynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Gadelha misses with a takedown attempt - McReynolds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Claudio Gadelha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McReynolds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McReynolds is taking a breather. Gadelha says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McReynolds seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gadelha for as long as he can get away with.
Daley McReynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gadelha looking for submissions off his back.
McReynolds is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
McReynolds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McReynolds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McReynolds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McReynolds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gadelha tries to roll over but McReynolds keeps him under control.
McReynolds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Gadelha actively working from the bottom here.
McReynolds slips a nice elbow through Gadelha's hands, connecting with Gadelha's forehead.#T2#
McReynolds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Gadelha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McReynolds stalling. #SUB2#
Gadelha actively working from the bottom here.
McReynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gadelha can do to turn this around?
McReynolds controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gadelha looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadelha is breathing heavily.
McReynolds is taking a breather. Gadelha says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Gadelha wants to get back to full guard.
McReynolds keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McReynolds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McReynolds wants it to stay on the feet.
Daley McReynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Gadelha.
Gadelha fails with a takedown attempt.
McReynolds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Gadelha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McReynolds defends well and Gadelha ends up having to push McReynolds into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheers as McReynolds lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gadelha doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gadelha enables McReynolds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gadelha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McReynolds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Further stalling from McReynolds.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gadelha throws his legs up looking for a submission but McReynolds uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley McReynolds 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#
McReynolds lands with a hook. Gadelha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McReynolds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gadelha fails with the takedown
and McReynolds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from McReynolds as Gadelha shoots in.
McReynolds swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daley McReynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Gadelha.
McReynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from McReynolds.
McReynolds scores with a shot to the body.
McReynolds lands a jab.
McReynolds digs a good body shot into Gadelha's ribs.#TD#
McReynolds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McReynolds stands up over Gadelha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McReynolds's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McReynolds connects with a couple of short punches.
Gadelha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
McReynolds cracks Gadelha with a solid left hand.
McReynolds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McReynolds is working Gadelha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gadelha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McReynolds controls the pace.
McReynolds chips away with some ground and pound.
McReynolds advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gadelha is looking to regain half guard here but McReynolds keeps moving and retains side control.
Gadelha takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McReynolds controlling the position.
Daley McReynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gadelha is looking to regain half guard here but McReynolds keeps moving and retains side control.
Gadelha trying to remain calm as McReynolds controls from the top position.
Gadelha is trying to improve his position.
Gadelha being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Gadelha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McReynolds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McReynolds tries to advance to mount but can't.
McReynolds controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McReynolds.
Gadelha tries to buck McReynolds off but McReynolds is having none of it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A lull in the action here as McReynolds stalls from top position.
Gadelha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gadelha is being controlled here.
Gadelha is looking to regain half guard here but McReynolds keeps moving and retains side control.
Claudio Gadelha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McReynolds staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daley McReynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McReynolds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daley McReynolds!
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Event:
LFC 13
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
McReynolds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pandan is fending him off so far but McReynolds persists. Nope, Pandan circles away and we're back to standing.
Pandan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McReynolds. #CL#
McReynolds drives through and clinches with Pandan against the cage.
Pandan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McReynolds wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daley McReynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Pandan.
Pandan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pandan throws a punch but it's blocked by McReynolds.
Pandan wants a takedown but no success here.
Pandan misses with a punch on the inside.
McReynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandan is trying to break the clinch but McReynolds is controlling him.
McReynolds is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pandan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McReynolds has Pandan pressed against the cage.
Pandan is trying to push McReynolds away but McReynolds has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
McReynolds will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pandan up against the cage.
Pandan misses with an elbow strike.
Pandan stops a takedown attempt from McReynolds.
Pandan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McReynolds is looking to control Pandan's arms but Pandan gets an underhook and turns him. Now McReynolds has his back to the cage.
McReynolds managing to block the knees to the body from Pandan.
McReynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
McReynolds works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McReynolds preventing the sweep.
McReynolds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pandan wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Pandan controls McReynolds momentarily but McReynolds frees himself.
McReynolds looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
McReynolds has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pandan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McReynolds is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pandan pulls down on the head and he's put McReynolds to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Greg Pandan!
A victorious Greg Pandan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
LFC 9
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
McReynolds feints and as Me Bro raises his hands in defense, McReynolds changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McReynolds controlling from the top position.
Me Bro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Me Bro controls McReynolds momentarily but McReynolds frees himself.
Me Bro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Me Bro is trying to control the position but McReynolds postures up.
McReynolds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Me Bro looking for a sweep. Not yet Me Bro, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McReynolds connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Me Bro controlling McReynolds's posture. #SUB2#
Me Bro is looking for a triangle but McReynolds pushes his legs off easily.
McReynolds won't allow Me Bro to sweep him here.
Me Bro is trying to keep McReynolds in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McReynolds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
McReynolds moves into the clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McReynolds is struggling to control the position.
McReynolds blocking some punches.
McReynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Me Bro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
McReynolds has hold of one of Me Bro's legs. Me Bro is fighting the takedown attempt but McReynolds gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McReynolds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Me Bro working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Me Bro can do anything to dispel that myth.
McReynolds controlling from the top position.
Me Bro trying to keep a closed guard but McReynolds is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
McReynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Me Bro 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 referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McReynolds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Me Bro lands a nice shot that snaps McReynolds's head back.
#TD#
McReynolds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Me Bro sprawls well initially but McReynolds persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Me Bro is pressing down on McReynolds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McReynolds content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Me Bro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McReynolds's guard. #REVB#
Me Bro trying to control the position from guard on top but McReynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McReynolds 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Me Bro trying to control but McReynolds is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley McReynolds dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Me Bro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McReynolds is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Me Bro's coach down at Beast Cartel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Me Bro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Me Bro scores with a jab.
Me Bro jabs McReynolds to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
McReynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
McReynolds has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Me Bro is trying to keep an underhook but McReynolds manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Me Bro is trying to maintain the position but McReynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
McReynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Me Bro can do to turn this around?
Me Bro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Me Bro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McReynolds controlling from the top position. #T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Me Bro working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
McReynolds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Me Bro tries to improve position but can't.
Me Bro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Me Bro trying to control from half guard but McReynolds is working away.
Daley McReynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McReynolds has his hands clasped together around Me Bro's back. He's all about the action.
Me Bro stalling. #T3#
Me Bro wants to lay and pray for a moment but McReynolds keeps working.
McReynolds is controlling Me Bro's trapped leg to prevent Me Bro from advancing to side control.
Me Bro trying to control from half guard but McReynolds is working away.
McReynolds keeping control of the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McReynolds is staying active underneath Me Bro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Me Bro is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
McReynolds closes the distance and pushes Me Bro back into the cage.
Me Bro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daley McReynolds will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McReynolds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
McReynolds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Me Bro quickly recovers to half guard.
Me Bro is trying to get back to full guard.
Me Bro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McReynolds content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Me Bro is looking to improve his position.
Me Bro is trying to maintain the position but McReynolds is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
McReynolds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if McReynolds 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.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Me Bro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Me Bro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Me Bro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Me Bro misses with a body shot.
Come At Me Bro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Me Bro jabs at McReynolds's body.
Come At Me Bro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daley McReynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nice defenses there by McReynolds.
Me Bro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
McReynolds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Me Bro's half guard.
Me Bro wants to improve his position but McReynolds is controlling well.
McReynolds controlling the action here.
Me Bro is trying to maintain the position but McReynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
McReynolds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Me Bro is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McReynolds in particular looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Me Bro wants to improve his position but McReynolds is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Me Bro lands with an overhand left.
Me Bro with a hook.
Me Bro misses the jab.
McReynolds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Me Bro sprawls and moves away.#T4##TD#
Me Bro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McReynolds to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Me Bro being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Me Bro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McReynolds 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Daley McReynolds.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McReynolds, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daley McReynolds!
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