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Event:
CCF FN 23:Grill vs Zoid
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
McAdvar dances in with a quick combination. Mclendon is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from McAdvar snaps Mclendon's head back. Mclendon stumbles backwards against the cage. McAdvar steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Mclendon's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Mclendon just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baines McAdvar!
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Event:
CCF FN 20: vs Butler vs Miller
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Mclendon.
Mclendon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Savage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Savage checks a low kick from Mclendon.
Savage tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mclendon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage avoids the head kick by Mclendon.
Savage slips a jab from Mclendon.
Savage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mclendon misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Savage counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mclendon!
Mclendon struggling a bit here.
Savage controls the position.
Mclendon tries to buck Savage off but Savage is having none of it.
Mclendon can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SU2#
Savage decides to stand back up. Savage steps back and let's Mclendon get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Mclendon.
Savage only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mclendon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Mclendon.
Mclendon throws a sloppy head kick
and Savage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Mclendon.
Savage tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mclendon throws a right hand that Savage ducks under and follows up with a left that Savage also avoids with ease.#T2#
Mclendon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage is looking for the big counter here.
Mclendon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Savage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mclendon is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mclendon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savage.
Mclendon is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savage controlling the action here.
Mclendon is looking to improve his position.
Mclendon wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Savage controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Savage has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mclendon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
As Mclendon backs off Savage throws a huge counter combo but Mclendon manages to avoid it all.
Mclendon lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Randy Savage has been cut.
Mclendon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage is looking for the big counter here.
Mclendon throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Savage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mclendon pulls Savage in to control the position. #T4#
Mclendon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Savage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savage tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Savage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Savage might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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 Connor Mclendon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Savage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mclendon takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Savage slips under a jab.
Savage feints the counter takedown.
Mclendon scoring well with a low kick there.
Mclendon throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Savage counters with a single leg into guard. Mclendon didn't expect that.
Mclendon being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage is continuing to stall.#T1#
Mclendon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mclendon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randy Savage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mclendon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mclendon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Savage has passed into side control.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mclendon is trying to get back to half guard.
Mclendon trying his best to control but Savage has mounted him.
Mclendon is just holding on here. Savage manages to take his back.
Savage keeps control of the position as Mclendon tries to break free.
What can Mclendon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Savage scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Mclendon just trying to survive but Savage is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mclendon wants to escape the position.
Mclendon is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mclendon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Savage has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Savage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Savage's cut.
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#
Mclendon throws a right and a left that Savage avoids nicely.
Savage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mclendon tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Savage has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Savage moves out of range as Mclendon strikes.
Savage wants to counter with a clinch but Mclendon pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mclendon. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage feints the counter takedown.
Savage slips a straight right by Mclendon.
Savage feints the counter takedown.
Mclendon throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclendon tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savage wants to counter the offense by Mclendon and move into the clinch position.
Mclendon misses with a double jab
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Connor Mclendon is winning the standup battle so far.
Mclendon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savage! But no joy.#T1#
Mclendon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mclendon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Savage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick by Mclendon misses
and Savage counters with a three punch combo that has Mclendon backing up. Mclendon nods at Savage to acknowledge the strikes.
Mclendon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mclendon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mclendon throws a leg kick but Savage checks it.
Mclendon throws a head kick but Savage moves out of range.
Connor Mclendon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Mclendon is predictable there
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mclendon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savage lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mclendon throws a series of punches but Savage moves out of range.
Savage is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Mclendon.
Savage avoids a kick to the body.
Savage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Connor Mclendon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage blocks a leg kick.
As Mclendon backs off Savage throws a huge counter combo but Mclendon manages to avoid it all.
Mclendon is looking to wear down Savage with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Mclendon throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Savage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage is stalling in the full guard.
Mclendon is trying to keep Savage in close.
Savage is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Savage prevents Mclendon from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Mclendon is working an open guard so Savage takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mclendon throws a head kick but Savage moves out of range.
Savage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mclendon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mclendon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
so Savage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Savage is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Savage controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage preventing the sweep.
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 Connor Mclendon.
I think Mclendon 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Connor Mclendon!
A relieved looking Connor Mclendon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Randy Savage had this to say: 'I'm talking about all the way to the top, yeah. I'm justifiably in a position that I'd rather not be in. But the cream will rise to the top, ooh yeah. Macho Madness!'.
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Event:
CCF FN 16:Butler vs Bitetti
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Hadley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Mclendon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hadley managing to block the knees to the body from Mclendon.
Mclendon tries to land knees in the clinch but Hadley avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Mclendon decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Mclendon wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Hadley has taken Mclendon's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Mclendon has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Hadley!
Ryan Hadley took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to fight Benjo Clifton!'.
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Event:
CCF FN 08:Butler vs van Morin
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruas scores with a sloppy right hand. Mclendon should have avoided that one.
A lazy body kick from Mclendon #TD2#
and Ruas counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Ruas is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mclendon is trying to escape and Ruas transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mclendon is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ruas! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Ruas!
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Event:
EFA 11 Anderson vs Greene
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Mclendon slips a jab and a cross from Garcilazo.
Mclendon 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.
Garcilazo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mclendon as he avoids it easily.
Mclendon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcilazo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mclendon.
A combination from Mclendon does no damage.
Mclendon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garcilazo.#TD2#
Garcilazo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Mclendon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Garcilazo is on him like a limpet, forcing Mclendon back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Garcilazo pulls Mclendon into guard.
Mclendon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mclendon stopping the sweep attempt from Garcilazo.
Mclendon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Mclendon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garcilazo wants to sweep but no luck.
Mclendon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Garcilazo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mclendon stacks Garcilazo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mclendon!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Mclendon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcilazo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Garcilazo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mclendon is controlling him well.
Garcilazo tries to buck Mclendon off but Mclendon is having none of it.
Garcilazo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Garcilazo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mclendon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mclendon 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. #T3#
Mclendon lands a nice forearm strike.
Mclendon working the head and body with strikes.
Garcilazo seems a little lost for a moment, as Mclendon dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mclendon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcilazo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garcilazo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mclendon off and has taken his back!#T4#
Garcilazo not allowing Mclendon to control his hands.
Garcilazo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mclendon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mclendon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mclendon wants to get back to full guard.
Mclendon has his hands clasped together around Garcilazo's back. He's all about the action.
Garcilazo stalling away here and it's allowed Mclendon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mclendon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Garcilazo drives through and clinches with Mclendon against the cage.
#TD2#
Garcilazo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclendon passes into half guard. #SUB#
Mclendon is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcilazo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mclendon is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclendon controlling the action here.#T1#
Mclendon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garcilazo wants to improve his position but Mclendon is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mclendon seems to be working for a kimura but Garcilazo defends the submission attempt.
Mclendon controlling the action here.
Mclendon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Mclendon slips a nice elbow through Garcilazo's hands, connecting with Garcilazo's forehead.
Garcilazo tries to get to full guard but Mclendon has control of the leg.
Mclendon is thwarting Garcilazo's attempts to control the position.
Garcilazo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcilazo looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Mclendon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcilazo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcilazo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mclendon is one step ahead there.
Garcilazo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Connor Mclendon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Mclendon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garcilazo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mclendon just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mclendon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcilazo, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mclendon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mclendon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mclendon wants it to stay on the feet.
Mclendon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mclendon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcilazo can do to turn this around?
Garcilazo tries to clinch there but Mclendon circles away.
#TD#
Garcilazo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mclendon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garcilazo is looking to stand back up but Mclendon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Garcilazo. #REVB##SUB2#
Mclendon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Garcilazo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclendon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Garcilazo is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mclendon tries for a kimura but Garcilazo is defending well.
Mclendon works to advance to full mount. Garcilazo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Garcilazo tries to improve his position but Mclendon has taken his back! Mclendon has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Garcilazo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mclendon pushes Garcilazo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connor Mclendon!
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Event:
EFA 1
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kennamer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mclendon pushes Kennamer off but Kennamer dives into side control.
Mclendon can't do much from the bottom here.
Kennamer scoring with punches and elbows.
Mclendon is letting Kennamer control him for a moment.
Kennamer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#
Mclendon is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Connor Mclendon has been cut.
Kennamer lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Mclendon! Kennamer senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Mclendon out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Daniel Kennamer!
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