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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 19
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
McKinnen checks a low kick from Shinhan.
Shinhan tries to land a leg kick but McKinnen saw it coming and moves away.
Shinhan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like McKinnen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shinhan.
Tien Shinhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shinhan - that will leave a mark!
McKinnen is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shinhan. #KD2#
Shinhan lands a head kick that bluckles McKinnen and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Shinhan no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC2#
McKinnen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Phil McKinnen has been cut.
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!
McKinnen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oh McKinnen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shinhan looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Shinhan backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks McKinnen's temple! It sends McKinnen violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Shinhan celebrates and the doctors try to help McKinnen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Tien Shinhan!
Tien Shinhan 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:
PKL Playoff Round 3
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Madden is looking to clinch.
McKinnen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Madden is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Madden throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKinnen! But no joy.
Madden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McKinnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madden is looking to clinch but McKinnen is avoiding it.
Madden throws a sloppy head kick
and McKinnen counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Madden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinnen is trying to break the clinch but Madden is controlling him.#BC#
Madden manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from McKinnen.
#T1#
Madden misses with a double jab
and McKinnen counters with a left and a right that stings Madden.
McKinnen moves out of range as Madden strikes.#CL#
Madden clinches up with McKinnen and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Madden breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Madden moves into the clinch successfully.
Madden leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Madden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McKinnen is trying to push Madden away but Madden has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Madden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKinnen's efforts to push away.
Madden stalling.
#BC#
Madden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madden looks to land a combination but McKinnen avoids it well.
Madden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Madden wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that MIke Madden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Madden wants to clinch but McKinnen slips to the side
and McKinnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Madden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKinnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madden wants to clinch
and McKinnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madden throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McKinnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKinnen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Madden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McKinnen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinnen keeps the fight on the outside.
McKinnen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McKinnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
McKinnen throws a hook to the side of Madden's head but Madden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madden throws a head kick that misses.
McKinnen throws a counter combo.
Madden throws a body kick that misses.
Madden backing away here, and McKinnen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McKinnen slips a jab and a cross from Madden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKinnen! But no joy.
Madden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McKinnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MIke Madden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madden moves to clinch but McKinnen breaks away
and McKinnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Madden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McKinnen counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
McKinnen scores with the left hand. Madden knows he should have avoided that one.
McKinnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madden tries to clinch but McKinnen moves away
enabling McKinnen to counter with a crisp jab.
Madden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting McKinnen counter with a right hand.
Madden swinging wildly here.
Madden tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKinnen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKinnen throws a fast counter high kick but Madden manages to duck under it in time.
Phil McKinnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madden wants to clinch
letting McKinnen counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil McKinnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Madden throws a lazy body kick
and McKinnen counters with a stiff right hand.
McKinnen just misses with a punch to the body.
McKinnen walks into a straight right hand from Madden.#CL#
Madden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McKinnen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Madden manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Madden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinnen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
McKinnen tries to break free but Madden pushes him back against the ropes.
Madden tries to stall but McKinnen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McKinnen is trying to force a seperation but Madden has the dominant position.#BC#
Madden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madden throws a series of punches but McKinnen avoids them all with ease.
MIke Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McKinnen.
Madden moves to clinch but McKinnen breaks away
and McKinnen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Madden throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McKinnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Madden is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKinnen.
Madden misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from McKinnen.
McKinnen misses with a straight right.
McKinnen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from McKinnen misses its intended target.
Madden throws a sloppy head kick and McKinnen moves out of range easily.
Phil McKinnen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKinnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Madden clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKinnen working hard to break the clinch.
Madden has McKinnen pressed against the ropes.
#BC#
Madden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
MIke Madden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Madden 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MIke Madden!
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Event:
Dynasty 17
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Shinhan connects with a leg kick. McKinnen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McKinnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shinhan throws a low kick but it's checked well by McKinnen.
McKinnen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shinhan.
McKinnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shinhan throws a solid leg kick but McKinnen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shinhan.#KD#
Shinhan lands a front kick to the face, that drops McKinnen to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC#
McKinnen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Phil McKinnen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! A monster head kick from Shinhan and McKinnen falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Shinhan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tien Shinhan!
After winning the bout, Tien Shinhan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Dynasty 13
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
McKinnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duh wants to clinch.
Duh connects with a body shot.
McKinnen slips a jab from Duh.
McKinnen misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Duh instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McKinnen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duh tries to clinch up.
McKinnen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McKinnen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Phil McKinnen has been cut.#T1#
Duh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duh doesn't manage to clinch there - McKinnen circles away.
A little jabbing left from McKinnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duh throws a combination that misses
and McKinnen counters with a three punch combo that has Duh backing up. Duh nods at McKinnen to acknowledge the strikes.
McKinnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duh tries to clinch there but McKinnen circles away.
Duh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McKinnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McKinnen moves out of range as Duh throws a body kick.
McKinnen blocks a head kick by Duh.
McKinnen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Duh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKinnen.
Duh fails to land with a series of punches.
Duh throws a head kick that misses.
Duh tries to clinch but McKinnen is having none of it. #T2#
McKinnen throws a jab when Duh was well out of range.
Phil McKinnen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKinnen.
Duh fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKinnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from McKinnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duh throws a head kick but McKinnen moves out of range.
McKinnen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duh fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKinnen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duh with a body shot.
McKinnen keeps the fight on the outside.
McKinnen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Duh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McKinnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McKinnen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McKinnen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duh to score with a decent uppercut.
McKinnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asuh Duh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil McKinnen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Duh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKinnen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asuh Duh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duh tries to clinch up.
Duh tries to clinch but McKinnen moves out of range.
Duh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McKinnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McKinnen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McKinnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKinnen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD#
McKinnen walks into a big right hand from Duh and goes down! The referee sends Duh to a neutral corner as McKinnen gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Duh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McKinnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKinnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McKinnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duh moves away.
Duh scores with a jab to the body.
Asuh Duh is winning the standup battle so far.
McKinnen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Duh is looking to clinch.
Duh tries to clinch but McKinnen is having none of it.
Duh doesn't manage to clinch there - McKinnen circles away.
It seemed like McKinnen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duh tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McKinnen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKinnen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duh tries to clinch there but McKinnen circles away.
Duh is looking to clinch.
Duh closes the distance and lands a lead uppercut that stumbles McKinnen back against the ropes! Duh follows up with a jab and a huge straight right that knocks McKinnen out cold! What a finish! Duh looks absolutely delighted, as he should do! Congratulations that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Asuh Duh!
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Event:
Dynasty 8
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
McKinnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An misses with an uppercut
and McKinnen counters with a right hand to the body.
An waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKinnen.
McKinnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKinnen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
An forces McKinnen back against the ropes and clinches.
McKinnen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An pressing his opponent against the ropes.
McKinnen is trying to push An away but An has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinnen tries to break the clinch but An is controlling the position.
An manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
McKinnen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but An has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
McKinnen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
An pushes McKinnen up against the ropes in a clinch.
An is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKinnen is defending well for now.
An leaning his opponent against the ropes.
An scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An stalling.
An is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with An for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC#
An's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
McKinnen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An darts in trying to clinch
and McKinnen counters with a straight right hand.
An lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chol-Hyon An seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An thumps McKinnen with a low kick.#CL#
An has closed the distance and engaged McKinnen in a clinch.
An connects with a nasty looking knee right to McKinnen's face.
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!
An is pushing McKinnen up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McKinnen is trying to force a seperation but An has the dominant position.
An definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An stalling against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chol-Hyon An dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
An avoids the body shot from McKinnen.
#CL#
An has taken the fight to the clinch.
McKinnen is trying to push An away but An has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McKinnen working hard to break the clinch.
An'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.
McKinnen has had enough of the clinch but An keeps him there for the moment.
McKinnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chol-Hyon An.#CL#
An moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##BC#
An's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKinnen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from An. That one must have hurt.
McKinnen swings for the body but An moves out of range.
#CL#
An has taken the fight to the clinch.
McKinnen is trying to push An away but An has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
An throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKinnen is breathing heavily.
An just leaning against McKinnen, taking a breather.
Chol-Hyon An has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An stalling the fight.
An keeps control of McKinnen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from An on the inside.
McKinnen is trying to push An away but An has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
An effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
An stalling in the clinch.
An creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McKinnen's defenses. #BC#
An escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An misses with a leg kick.
McKinnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from An.#CL#
McKinnen gets tackled into the ropes by An. An maintains the clinch.
An keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKinnen's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from An.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKinnen letting An take a breather here.
An is stalling here.
An gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chol-Hyon An 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#
McKinnen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKinnen being controlled against the ropes.
An lands a hook to the side of the head.
An stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An just leaning against McKinnen, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinnen takes a shot to the head.
An lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKinnen backwards.
McKinnen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An is leaning against McKinnen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKinnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
An lands a shoulder strike.
McKinnen tries to break the clinch but An is controlling the position.
An throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKinnens head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An avoiding damage.
An slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chol-Hyon An.#CL#
An has McKinnen up against the ropes in a clinch.
McKinnen takes a shot to the head.
Phil McKinnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
McKinnen is rocked!#T2#
A body shot lands from An.
An lands a shoulder strike.
McKinnen is still on wobbly legs! Can An finish him?
An stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
An's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
An darts in and clinches McKinnen up against the ropes.
McKinnen seems to have recovered his senses.
McKinnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An keeps control of McKinnen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chol-Hyon An is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for An to work.
An prevents McKinnen from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from An.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
An breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks McKinnen with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! McKinnen looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. McKinnen get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
An fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKinnen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An thuds his shin into the meat of McKinnen's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chol-Hyon An showed his dominance in that final round.
Well An 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chol-Hyon An!
During a confident post fight interview, Chol-Hyon An 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: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1#
McKinnen throws a jab when Phelps was well out of range.
Phelps misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McKinnen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McKinnen wants it to stay on the feet.
McKinnen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phelps is looking to counter the offense by McKinnen and move into the clinch.#CL#
Phelps has McKinnen up against the cage in a clinch.
McKinnen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinnen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McKinnen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phelps.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Phelps using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McKinnen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McKinnen is trying to break the clinch but Phelps is controlling him.#TD2#
McKinnen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phelps uses from the top position.
McKinnen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phelps manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
McKinnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McKinnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Phelps has wrist control.
McKinnen stays in close to Phelps's body and controls the position. #SU2#
McKinnen stands up from Phelps's guard - McKinnen perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Phelps tries to clinch up but McKinnen circles away and keeps his distance.
McKinnen throws a shot to the body.
Phelps wants to clinch up but McKinnen keeps it at a distance.
McKinnen misses with the combination.
Phelps shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phelps shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McKinnen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Phelps. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McKinnen moves into range and clinches up with Phelps.
Phelps throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
McKinnen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Phelps working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKinnen.
Phelps is breathing heavily.#SU2#
McKinnen gets to his feet. Phelps looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McKinnen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McKinnen lands a nice hook to Phelps's body. Phelps takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phelps throws a right hand that misses
and McKinnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKinnen misses with a wild combination.
McKinnen digs a good hook to Phelps's body.
#T4#
A shot to the liver by McKinnen. Beautiful body shot.
McKinnen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brendan Phelps has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKinnen throws a series of punches but Phelps moves out of range.
Phelps gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKinnen.
McKinnen misses with a few strikes there.
Phelps tries to clinch
and McKinnen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McKinnen scores with a three punch combo!
Phelps seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. McKinnen shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Phelps is backing up but McKinnen catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Phelps covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! McKinnen Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil McKinnen!
In his post fight interview, Phil McKinnen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 772 Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKinnen tries to bum rush Jr with a series of wild strikes but Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKinnen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jr walks into a straight right hand from McKinnen.#CL2#
Jr clinches up with McKinnen and pushes him back against the cage.
McKinnen tries a body shot but Jr blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McKinnen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jr walks away with a smile on his face. McKinnen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McKinnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinnen swings for the body but Jr moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jr! But no joy.
McKinnen tries to clinch up but Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
McKinnen lands with a shot to the body.
Jr throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McKinnen feinted with a counter takedown.
McKinnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jr throws a big counter head kick but McKinnen avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Jr rushes McKinnen and presses him up against the cage.
Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jr avoiding damage.
McKinnen wants to break free but Jr has control.
Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jr keeps control of McKinnen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Come on Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Jr's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McKinnen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jr scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Phil McKinnen has been cut.
Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zeus Jr.#CL2#
Jr rushes McKinnen and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McKinnen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil McKinnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKinnen tries to circle away but Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to McKinnen's face.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jr has eaten all the pies!
Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jr landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
McKinnen is rocked!
Jr lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked McKinnen out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Zeus Jr!
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