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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2019 |
#R1#
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Greer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greer misses with a double jab
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Greer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
McCarthy darts in and clinches Greer up against the cage.
McCarthy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCarthy lands an uppercut.
McCarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greer walks away with a smile on his face. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Desmond Greer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer misses with a few strikes there.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCarthy lands a jab to the head.
Greer misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from Greer.
Greer tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greer misses with a few strikes there.
Greer misses with a wild combination.
McCarthy throws out a counter right but Greer avoids it with no problem.
Greer misses with a double jab.
Greer throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
McCarthy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Greer feints a jab promting McCarthy to slip. Greer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCarthy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Greer. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on McCarthy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Greer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Greer leaves McCarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Greer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Greer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greer continues to drive forward.
Greer throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Greer. Those never looked like landing.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Greer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greer is breathing heavily.#T2#
A combination from Greer does no damage.
Greer slaps away a takedown attempt from McCarthy, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
McCarthy forces Greer back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Greer after a bit of a struggle.
Greer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greer is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from McCarthy. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCarthy.
McCarthy jumps guard but Greer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Greer is trying to force a seperation but McCarthy has the dominant position.
Greer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Greer prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McCarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greer's efforts to push away.
Greer has had enough of the clinch but McCarthy keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Greer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Greer misses.
Greer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greer wants it to stay on the feet.
Greer throws a series of punches but McCarthy moves out of range.
Greer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greer falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Desmond Greer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greer misses with the combination.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Greer misses with a double jab.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greer as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Greer. Those never looked like landing.
Greer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Greer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Desmond Greer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McCarthy.
Greer throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
Greer misses with a combination
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combo that has Greer backing up. Greer nods at McCarthy to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Greer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greer fails to land with a series of punches.
Greer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greer throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greer misses with a double jab.
Greer misses with a double jab
and McCarthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greers head.
A short right from McCarthy. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Greer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCarthy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greer tries to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling the position.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greer wants to get back to striking at distance but McCarthy won't allow it.
Greer is trying to push McCarthy away but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Greer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greer is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling him.#TD2#
McCarthy jumps guard and drags Greer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McCarthy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCarthy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Greer has passed into side control.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Greer stands up.
Desmond Greer is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Greer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greer continues to drive forward.
Greer misses with a double jab
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greer leaves McCarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Desmond Greer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Greer misses with a series of wild punches.
Greer misses with a wild combination.
Greer misses with a combination
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greer misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
McCarthy drives through with a takedown into Greer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Greer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McCarthy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McCarthy lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCarthy.
McCarthy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
McCarthy lands a nice uppercut.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Greer manages to get underhooks.
Greer working hard to break the clinch.
McCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Greer gets underhooks to prevent McCarthy's takedown attempt.
Desmond Greer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McCarthy.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greer prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCarthy wants a takedown but no success here.
Greer wants to get back to striking at distance but McCarthy won't allow it.
McCarthy can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Greer can't break the clinch.
Greer is trying to force a seperation but McCarthy has the dominant position.
James McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
McCarthy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU2#
McCarthy stands up and waves to Greer to follow him.
Greer throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
Greer misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
McCarthy clinches up with Greer and pushes him back against the cage.
Greer prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Greer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Greer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McCarthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCarthy misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greer blocking some punches.
Desmond Greer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
James McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Patel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Patel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCarthy throws out a counter right but Patel avoids it with no problem.
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Patel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Patel lands in his opponent's guard.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Patel passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Patel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Patel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy is trying to stand up here but Patel is controlling him well.
McCarthy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Patel manages to mount him!
#SUB#
Patel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Patel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McCarthy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McCarthy shrugs it off. #T2##SUB#
Patel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McCarthy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Patel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McCarthy is surviving well by controlling Patel's body position as best he can.
Patel punching from mount but McCarthy doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
McCarthy tries to buck Patel off so he can stand up but Patel has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! McCarthy falls backwards, slamming Patel to the mat but Patel holds on tight! McCarthy is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thaddeus Patel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2019 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Oneill with a series of wild strikes but Oneill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCarthy!
McCarthy looks to land a left hand but Oneill moved out of range nicely.
Oneill looks for a takedown but McCarthy sprawls well.
A lazy left from McCarthy finds it's target.
McCarthy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oneill or perhaps it was just good defense by McCarthy, which made it look bad.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oneill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Oneill with a poor takedown
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lanny Oneill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McCarthy works over Oneill's head and body with a nice combination.
McCarthy lands a nice shot to the body.
Oneill connects with a body shot.
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oneill.
McCarthy lands with an uppercut that bounces Oneill off the cage and back into range.
Oneill wants to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oneill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCarthy dips to his left and cracks Oneill with an uppercut!#T2#
Oneill has his takedown stuffed
and McCarthy counters with a one-two to the body.
McCarthy with a nice cross.
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
Oneill appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCarthy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oneill blocks a jab.
McCarthy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCarthy misses with a straight right.
Oneill throws a quick counter head kick but McCarthy was just out of range.
Oneill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Oneill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarthy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oneill had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Oneill wants to clinch.
McCarthy throws a good cross that connects.
#TD#
Oneill shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCarthy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McCarthy is not content to let Oneill control the position. #T4#
McCarthy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Oneill has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McCarthy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Oneill.
McCarthy pushes Oneill away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Oneill gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Oneill connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McCarthy some visible discomfort.
McCarthy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oneill has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oneill is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Oneill has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McCarthy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McCarthy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCarthy looks to land a right hand but Oneill moved out of range.
Oneill appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for McCarthy. That snapped Oneill's head back.
McCarthy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oneill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oneill defending well as McCarthy loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oneill.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCarthy sprawls well. McCarthy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oneill gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oneill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
McCarthy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Oneill moves out of range.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oneill seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
Oneill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oneill.
McCarthy lands with a right hand. #T2#
McCarthy lands a nice looking body shot.
McCarthy lands with an overhand left.
Oneill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCarthy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
Oneill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oneill shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCarthy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oneill misses with a hook.
James McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy digs a good body shot into Oneill's ribs.
McCarthy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oneill doesn't seem bothered though.
McCarthy swinging wildly here.
Oneill throws a counter high kick but McCarthy was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Oneill shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Oneill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from McCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lanny Oneill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oneill slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
It looked like Oneill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that Oneill avoids nicely.
A big right from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCarthy.
McCarthy connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
McCarthy misses the jab.
McCarthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McCarthy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCarthy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
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!
Good shot there by McCarthy.
Oneill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
Oneill throwing a counter right hand but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Oneill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Oneill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oneill is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
James McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Oneill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oneill lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Oneill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oneill is keen to just control but McCarthy is a slippery customer.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oneill.
McCarthy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oneill.
Oneill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oneill slips a nice elbow through McCarthy's hands, connecting with McCarthy's forehead.
Oneill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCarthy defending well though.
McCarthy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oneill.
McCarthy pushes Oneill off looking to stand but Oneill dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oneill.
It looked like Oneill was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCarthy.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy digs a good hook to Oneill's body.
James McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCarthy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oneill back to the cage. McCarthy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oneill wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
McCarthy lands with a right hand.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oneill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Oneill takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Oneill.
James McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
Oneill tries to counter with a takedown but McCarthy is quick to defend against it.
Oneill closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCarthy circles away.
Oneill misses with a takedown
and McCarthy counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lanny Oneill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oneill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oneill drops his hands momentarily and McCarthy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Oneill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oneill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCarthy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy scores with a hook.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oneill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lanny Oneill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oneill swings widly with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
James McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCarthy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James McCarthy!
James McCarthy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
McCarthy swinging wildly here.
McCarthy with a hook.
Sosa needs to keep his hands up - McCarthy had a free shot at his head there.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sosa really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Sosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice combination there by McCarthy.
Sloppy strikes from McCarthy. Those never looked like landing.
Sosa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCarthy lands a really nice looking cross but Sosa seems unphased.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
As McCarthy tries to get set, Sosa tries to push him back and clinch up but McCarthy manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from McCarthy. Those never looked like landing.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sosa eats them both and turns towards McCarthy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sosa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sosa tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sosa tries to counter with a takedown but McCarthy is quick to defend against it.
Sosa misses with a takedown
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCarthy lands a body shot.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy cracks Sosa with a good jab.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sosa manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into Sosa's ribs.
James McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sosa manages to avoid it.
Sosa drops his hands momentarily and McCarthy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCarthy with a jab.
McCarthy lands a nice shot to the body.
Sosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCarthy.#T3#
A shot to the liver by McCarthy. Beautiful body shot.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sosa.
Sosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCarthy tests Sosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCarthy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sosa scrambles back to his feet.
McCarthy's corner calls for a 1-2. McCarthy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCarthy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Good shot there by McCarthy.
McCarthy with a nice cross.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sosa.
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!
McCarthy scores with a decent looking hook.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the head.
McCarthy lands a nice looking body shot.
McCarthy digs a good hook to Sosa's body.
Good standup being displayed there by McCarthy as he connects with a hook.
McCarthy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy lands a jab to Sosa's midsection.
Sosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCarthy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sosa somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sosa darts in looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets double underhooks and turns Sosa into the cage.
Sosa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McCarthy lands with a straight right. Sosa didn't see that one coming.
Sosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCarthy works Sosa's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sosa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sosa feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
McCarthy tries to bum rush Sosa with a series of wild strikes but Sosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCarthy throws out a powerful jab.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
James McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy jabs Sosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCarthy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sosa in his tracks.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Sosa avoids them all with ease.
Sosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Decent striking displayed by McCarthy there.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Sosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McCarthy!
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Sosa is dominant here and he's now got McCarthy's back!
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Sosa is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McCarthy has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Sosa has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McCarthy taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Sosa doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Avery Sosa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCarthy, as that shot connected.
McCarthy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCarthy lands a jab to the head.
McCarthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCarthy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
Henson dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
A jab from McCarthy does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from McCarthy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henson takes one to the side of the head.
Nice cross by McCarthy.#T1#
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henson is defended easily by McCarthy.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCarthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCarthy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Henson on the side of the head.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henson is looking to clinch.
Henson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
#T2#
Henson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCarthy jabs Henson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Henson ducks right into an uppercut from McCarthy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCarthy, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Henson moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Henson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
James McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
McCarthy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
Henson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy lands the left hand.
McCarthy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCarthy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McCarthy lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Henson's hands.
Henson moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
Henson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henson moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Henson misses its target.
Henson throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but Henson avoids it well.
Henson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCarthy looks winded!
McCarthy lands a nice looking body shot.
McCarthy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henson under the eye.
Henson shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Henson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Henson shoots in and gets a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy wants to stand but Henson is controlling the position.
Henson 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.
Henson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCarthy's head.
Henson connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Henson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
McCarthy lands a right hook to the body.
Henson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCarthy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCarthy with a hook.
McCarthy stuns Henson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Henson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
James McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy connects with the punch.
McCarthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCarthy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Henson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCarthy finds it's way round the side to connect with Henson's head.
Henson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
McCarthy digs a good body shot into Henson's ribs.
McCarthy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Henson moves into the clinch.
Henson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCarthy's efforts to push away.
Henson has McCarthy pressed against the cage, preventing McCarthy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Henson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCarthy's efforts to push away.
McCarthy is trying to break free.
McCarthy wants to break free but Henson has control.
McCarthy is looking to break free of the clinch but Henson has double underhooks.
McCarthy is looking to break free of the clinch but Henson has double underhooks. #T2#
McCarthy can't break the clinch.
McCarthy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henson has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy working hard to break the clinch.
McCarthy is trying to break the clinch but Henson has him pressed against the cage.
Henson tries to throw a body punch but McCarthy avoids it by throwing Henson back against the cage. #BC#
Henson manages to break the clinch.
Henson dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
McCarthy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy catches Henson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
McCarthy lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
Henson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
As McCarthy tries to get set, Henson tries to push him back and clinch up but McCarthy manages to avoid the attempt.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but Henson avoids it well.
McCarthy misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Henson counters by clinching up. #BC#
Henson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy misses the jab.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCarthy sprawls and moves away.
McCarthy misses with a hook. Henson ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Henson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Henson tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henson on the side of the head.
Henson avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Jab, jab by McCarthy - just one landing.
Henson fails with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Henson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCarthy! But no joy.
McCarthy cracks Henson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Henson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Henson dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a hook to the side of Henson's head but Henson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Henson tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henson.
A counter left hand to the body from Henson misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCarthy wants it to stay on the feet.
McCarthy lands a jab-cross combination.
McCarthy misses with a hook.
Henson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
Henson is looking to counter with a body kick.
McCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Henson throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.
Henson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#
It looks like James McCarthy has been cut.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
Henson needs to keep his hands up - McCarthy had a free shot at his head there.
Henson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCarthy to score with a decent uppercut.
Henson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCarthy checks it well.
McCarthy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
McCarthy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Henson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
Henson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Good shot there by McCarthy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy throws a shot to the body.
Henson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Henson slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
Henson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Henson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCarthy sprawls well initially but Henson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCarthy can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Henson is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Henson there.
McCarthy has hold of Henson's hands but Henson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
James McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCarthy taking some punishment here, with Henson in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Henson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCarthy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Henson lands strikes from half guard.
Henson lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
McCarthy taking some punishment here, with Henson in his half guard.
McCarthy is still in real trouble! Can Henson finish him?
Ground and pound from Henson.
Henson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked McCarthy! More strikes land and this one is all over! Henson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignacio Henson!
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