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Event:
C37: Ahma vs. Knox II
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mckean on his heels. He'll look to pass Mckean's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Mckean keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James lands a couple of digs.
We've been hearing good reports from Mckean's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#Mckean is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James postures up.
Mckean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Mckean is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James stands up over Mckean, holding on to his feet. James throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Mckean is out cold! James lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyson James!
Tyson James made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm not going to lie, if I lost tonight I was likely going to retire, but what's another fight? '. |
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Event:
C32: Knox vs. Ahma
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Mckean looking to score a takedown here. Ishmael is defending well but Mckean drives through and ends up in Ishmael's guard.
Ishmael wants to sweep here but Mckean controlling him for the moment.
Mckean trying to control but Ishmael is working from the bottom.
Mckean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ishmael is keeping the position for now.
Ishmael wants to sweep but no luck.
Mckean trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishmael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mckean won't allow Ishmael to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ishmael's guard. #SUB#
Mckean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ishmael is pressing down on Mckean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ishmael looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mckean is one step ahead there.
Mckean works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Mckean is pressing down on Ishmael's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ishmael is holding on for now.
Ishmael tries to roll over but Mckean keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mckean is looking for a kimura here.
Mckean is nestled in close to Ishmael, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mckean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ishmael makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ishmael.#T2#
Mckean advances to half guard.
Mckean blocks the strikes from Ishmael.
Ishmael wants to improve his position but Mckean is controlling well.
Ishmael is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mckean moves into full mount! Ishmael won't be happy about that!
Mckean unloads with some shots from mount but Ishmael bucks and avoids them well.
Ishmael tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Mckean has control of Ishmael's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ishmael regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ishmael really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mckean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Mckean throwing strikes here but Ishmael is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mckean tries to control but Ishmael wriggling away.
Ishmael gets back to half guard.
Ishmael is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mckean looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Mckean has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ishmael defend it? Mckean steps over the head and cranks it - Ishmael is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mckean!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Mckean!
James Mckean decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
C27: Maestre vs. Tua
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Coco moves into range and clinches up with Mckean.
Coco connects with a knee to the head.
Mckean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coco lands with a short shot to the head.
Coco is working Mckean over against the cage.
Mckean tries to score a body lock takedown but Coco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Coco - that landed with a thud.
Mckean looks winded!
Coco lands with a short shot to the head.
Coco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coco lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coco crunches a lovely knee into Mckean's ribcage.
Coco works on Mckean's body with a couple of short punches.
Coco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Coco.
Coco with a knee to the head.
Coco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Coco.
Coco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Mckean takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC#Mckean is rocked!#BC#
Coco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mckean is still on wobbly legs! Can Coco finish him?
Mckean takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coco with the inside leg kick.
Mckean drops his hands momentarily. Coco doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Mckean staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Mckean doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fanta Coco!
Fanta Coco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFN12: Mckean vs. Carvalho
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Pereira Carvalho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pereira Carvalho wants it to stay on the feet.
Pereira Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mckean has his takedown stuffed
and Pereira Carvalho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mckean takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mckean tries to pull guard but Pereira Carvalho won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Mckean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mckean jumps guard but Pereira Carvalho stands there with Mckean around his waist. Mckean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pereira Carvalho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mckean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pereira Carvalho smiles and moves away.
#KD2#
Pereira Carvalho cracks Mckean with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pereira Carvalho has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mckean to stand back up!#ROC2#Mckean is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mckean tries to get into range but Pereira Carvalho steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Mckean! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Pereira Carvalho scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Pereira Carvalho!
After winning the bout, Samuel Pereira Carvalho 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:
Combate 17: Adonis vs. Jako
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Mckean dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Mckean's head and hops out.
A jab lands there for Wilson.
Wilson cracks Mckean with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mckean falls to his knees and Wilson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jack Wilson waved his t-shirt featuring Core Combat's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Gladius Island Endgame 2020
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Mckean shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mckean was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mckean passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Koko!
Koko is squirming around, avoiding Mckean's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Mckean quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mckean but it's paid off an Koko is forced to tap! Nice work by Mckean.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Mckean!
James Mckean retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, James Mckean started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
G | 46
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Mckean moves into the clinch.
Mckean jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koko walks away with a smile on his face. Mckean gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #KD2#
Koko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mckean sprawling to the canvas! Mckean rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Koko finish him?!
Mckean wants to clinch up but Koko keeps it at a distance.
Mckean gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Koko gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapu Koko!
Tapu Koko got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
G | 42
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Mckean takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mckean drags the fight down to the ground.
Mckean wants to sweep but no luck.
Mckean keeping full guard, as Lock tries to pass.
Mckean is pulling down on Lock's head to control his posture.
Mckean trying to keep a closed guard but Lock is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mckean has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mckean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Mckean has momentary wrist control but Lock slips an elbow through the middle.
Mckean is trying to keep Lock in close.
Lock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mckean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mckean wants to sweep but no luck.
Lock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lock forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lock wants to pass the guard but Mckean is defending well.
Lock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lock missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Lock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mckean is just riding it out for now. Lock eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lock is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mckean still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mckean has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mckean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lock is looking to regain half guard here but Mckean keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2#
Mckean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lock is looking to reverse the position.
Lock is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mckean has an Americana. Lock didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mckean is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mckean hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Mckean!
After the fight, James Mckean was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
G | 40
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Chuckwu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mckean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Chuckwu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mckean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mckean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Chuckwu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mckean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chuckwu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean is stalling in the full guard.
Chuckwu has his hands on Mckean's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Mckean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Chuckwu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mckean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mckean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chuckwu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mckean is one step ahead there.
Chuckwu can't keep his opponent in guard - Mckean advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mckean has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chuckwu tries to reverse the position but Mckean maintains control.#T2##SUB2#
Mckean looking for a guillotine from mount but Chuckwu is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mckean looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chuckwu regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mckean wants to work for an arm triangle but Chuckwu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Chuckwu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Mckean moves into full mount! Chuckwu won't be happy about that!
Chuckwu is trying to escape the mount.
Mckean can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chuckwu is looking to escape.
Chuckwu is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Mckean has control of Chuckwu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chuckwu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chuckwu prevents Mckean from taking his back.#T4#
Mckean avoids the attempt from Chuckwu to control.
Mckean forces the positional change into back control.
Chuckwu can't escape the position.
Chuckwu staying busy and making it hard for Mckean to control.
Chuckwu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chuckwu gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mckean preventing the sweep.
Mckean looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mckean dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Chuckwu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mckean wants to sweep here but Chuckwu controlling him for the moment.
James Mckean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chuckwu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mckean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mckean managing to control the position.
Mckean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuckwu throws a big right hand that misses.
Chuckwu stands up over Mckean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chuckwu landing with the ground and pound.
Chuckwu stopping the sweep attempt from Mckean.#T1#
Chuckwu throws a big right hand that misses.
Chuckwu with a nice head shot there.
Chuckwu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chuckwu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mckean pulls Chuckwu in close to prevent any damage.
Chuckwu chips away with some ground and pound.
Chuckwu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mckean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chuckwu is one step ahead there.
Chuckwu is looking to work some ground and pound but Mckean has wrist control.#T2#
Chuckwu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Our spies down at at Gladius Elite Facilities inform us that Mckean has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chuckwu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mckean is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chuckwu manages to get to full guard.
Mckean trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuckwu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chuckwu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mckean manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Chuckwu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mckean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Mckean seems keen to control Chuckwu's posture.
Chuckwu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chuckwu connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Mckean working for a triangle but Chuckwu defends it easily.
Chuckwu throwing strikes from guard but Mckean blocks nicely.
Mckean is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mckean looking for a sweep. Not yet Mckean, not yet. #T4#
Chuckwu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuckwu throwing strikes but missing.
Mckean has momentary wrist control but Chuckwu slips an elbow through the middle.
Chuckwu throwing strikes but missing.
Mckean keeping moving, preventing Chuckwu from controlling successfully.
Chuckwu stopping the sweep attempt from Mckean.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chuckwu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chuckwu throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obina Chuckwu 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##TD2#
Mckean shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mckean is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Mckean moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Chuckwu.
Mckean trying to control the position but Chuckwu is working away.
Chuckwu is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mckean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chuckwu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chuckwu looks to move to half guard but instead Mckean has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Chuckwu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mckean scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mckean wants to control the pace but Chuckwu is squirming around nicely.
Chuckwu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mckean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chuckwu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chuckwu is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2##SUB2#
Mckean goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chuckwu turns into him and now he's in Mckean's guard.
We've been hearing that Chuckwu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chuckwu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mckean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mckean is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chuckwu wants to get back to full guard.
Mckean moves into full mount! Chuckwu won't be happy about that!
Mckean moves to the back. #T3#
Chuckwu is in bad spot here.
Even with his hooks in, Mckean manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Chuckwu wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Chuckwu showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Mckean is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Chuckwu taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Mckean.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Mckean!
A less than humble James Mckean misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
G | 37
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Mckean closes the distance and pushes Pereira Carvalho back into the cage.#TD#
Mckean successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Mckean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pereira Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Mckean.
Mckean seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mckean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Pereira Carvalho wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Mckean's closed guard. He's half up but Mckean has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Mckean pivots and extends the arm, Pereira Carvalho falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Mckean! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Mckean!
James Mckean bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 28
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Mckean fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rasputin sprawls well initially but Mckean persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rasputin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rasputin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mckean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mckean uses his free foot to push down on Rasputin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rasputin.
Rasputin is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Mckean has taken his back!
Rasputin is trying to stand back up.
Mckean wants to control but Rasputin is keeping busy.
Mckean struggling to land strikes to the head as Rasputin covers up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rasputin is trying to defend against the choke here but Mckean has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Mckean Tightens the hold and Rasputin taps out furiously! Mckean displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Mckean!
James Mckean is the new heavyweight champion!
James Mckean bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 21
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mckean darts in looking for a takedown but Graves gets double underhooks and turns Mckean into the cage.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mckean doesn't seem bothered though.
Mckean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mckean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graves tries to avoid it but Mckean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graves to the ground. Graves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Mckean. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mckean feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Graves working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Graves has his foot on Mckean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mckean works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mckean is one step ahead there.
Graves is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graves is keeping the position for now.
Mckean trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mckean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mckean is pulling down on Graves's head to control his posture.
Mckean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Graves throws a sloppy strike and Mckean has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Graves is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Mckean!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Mckean!
James Mckean retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, James Mckean was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 14
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mckean pinned against the cage. Mckean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mckean feints the counter takedown.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mckean sprawls well. Mckean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Mckean slaps away a takedown attempt from De Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Mckean tries to counter it with a takedown but De Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Mckean, looking for a takedown. De Souza pushes Mckean against the cage but Mckean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mckean but Mckean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Mckean tries to counter it with a takedown but De Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Mckean, which made it look bad.
Mckean feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Mckean. No joy for De Souza on that attempt.
Mckean changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
De Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mckean pinned against the cage. Mckean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mckean with the counter takedown but De Souza avoids it easily.
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Mckean tries to sprawl out of it but De Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mckean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcos De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mckean circles away.
De Souza fails with the takedown.
Mckean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mckean looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Souza with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Mckean decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Souza's guard.
Mckean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mckean wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving. #T2#
Mckean is pushing down on De Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Mckean has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mckean prevents De Souza from improving his position.
De Souza won't allow Mckean to pass to mount.
Mckean uses his free foot to push down on De Souza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for De Souza.
Mckean throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
De Souza is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
De Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Mckean tries to control but De Souza wriggling away.
Mckean prevents De Souza from getting the reversal.
De Souza tries to lock up and control but Mckean gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Souza manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Mckean is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and De Souza reverses the position - he's now on top in Mckean's guard.
Mckean keeping full guard, as De Souza tries to pass.
Mckean pulls De Souza in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Mckean keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mckean dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
De Souza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mckean's guard.
De Souza advances position into side control!
De Souza staying calm.
De Souza trying to control the position but Mckean is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mckean's legs.
Mckean can't do much from the bottom here.
De Souza in the domination position with Mckean hanging on.#T1#
Mckean stops De Souza from passing to mount.
De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mckean keeps working.
De Souza tries to advance to mount but can't.
De Souza is looking to take a break and control but Mckean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mckean is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
De Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
De Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mckean, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
De Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Mckean is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza trying to control the position but Mckean is working away.
Mckean prevents De Souza from moving into mount.
De Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
De Souza has knee on belly momentarily but Mckean bucks him off and regains half guard.
De Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mckean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mckean tries to get to full guard but De Souza has control of the leg.
De Souza is keen to just control but Mckean is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mckean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mckean.
Marcos De Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Mckean is retaining full guard.
De Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Mckean managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Souza fails with the takedown.
Mckean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mckean wants it to stay on the feet.
Mckean changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mckean slaps away a takedown attempt from De Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mckean is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mckean swivels and escapes.#TD#
Mckean tries to sprawl but De Souza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mckean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mckean trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
De Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mckean sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos De Souza dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
De Souza misses with a takedown #TD2#
so Mckean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
De Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mckean is one step ahead there.
De Souza working a defensive guard here.
De Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean forces his way into half guard.
Mckean works his way into side control.
De Souza is not content to let Mckean control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Mckean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Souza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mckean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mckean working away.
Mckean tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
De Souza is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mckean working away.
Mckean works to advance to full mount. De Souza defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
De Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mckean takes De Souza's back.
De Souza is keeping busy.
De Souza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mckean's guard. Nice work there by De Souza.
#T3#
Mckean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mckean is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Mckean looking for a guillotine here but De Souza defends easily.
Mckean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mckean is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mckean keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza forces his way into half guard.
De Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Souza is pressing down on Mckean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mckean is holding on for now.
De Souza trying to control from half guard but Mckean is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
De Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mckean sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mckean really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Mckean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mckean wants it to stay on the feet.
De Souza dives in and grabs Mckean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mckean pushes down on De Souza's head and hops out.
Mckean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mckean wants it to stay on the feet.
Mckean with the counter takedown but De Souza avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Mckean, which made it look bad.
De Souza misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Mckean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mckean looking to pass the guard.
Mckean is pushing down on De Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Mckean has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza is staying active underneath Mckean, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB2#
Mckean looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Souza wants to control but Mckean is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Mckean is pressing down on De Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Souza is holding on for now. #SUB#
De Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Mckean tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Souza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mckean is trying to control the action in half guard but De Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mckean pulls his head out easily.
De Souza tries to get to full guard but Mckean has control of the leg.
De Souza wants to control but Mckean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mckean wants to pass the guard but De Souza is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Mckean gets double underhooks and turns De Souza into the cage.
And Mckean tries to counter it with a takedown but De Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Souza.
Mckean feints the counter takedown.#T3#
De Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mckean tries to avoid it but De Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mckean to the ground. Mckean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Souza fails to land the takedown.
Mckean drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Souza defends it well.
No luck for De Souza with that takedown attempt.
Mckean with the counter takedown but De Souza avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Souza.
Mckean drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Souza defends it well.
De Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mckean defends it nicely.
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Mckean tries to sprawl out of it but De Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mckean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Mckean tries to counter it with a takedown but De Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Mckean. No joy for De Souza on that attempt.
De Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mckean defends well and De Souza ends up having to push Mckean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mckean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mckean drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Souza defends it well.
De Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mckean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Souza somewhat.
Mckean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marcos De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mckean pinned against the cage. Mckean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mckean dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Souza.
De Souza goes for a double leg but Mckean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mckean continues to drive forward.
Mckean changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mckean defends it nicely.
Mckean with the counter takedown but De Souza avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mckean leaves De Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Souza misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Mckean counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mckean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza keeping full guard, as Mckean tries to pass.
Mckean passes into half guard. #T1#
Mckean wants to pass to mount but De Souza is defending the position.
De Souza is trying to control but can't.
De Souza moves into full guard.
Mckean tries to free his leg and advance position but De Souza is retaining full guard. #SUB#
De Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mckean tries to free his leg and advance position but De Souza is retaining full guard. #SUB#
De Souza is looking for a triangle but Mckean pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
De Souza trying to mount his opponent but Mckean defends it. #SUB#
De Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mckean trying to control here.
Mckean moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mckean keeping full guard, as De Souza tries to pass.
De Souza trying to control but Mckean is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mckean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
De Souza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Mckean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mckean is on top in guard.
#REVB#
De Souza controls Mckean momentarily but Mckean frees himself.
De Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mckean forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza manages to get to full guard.
Marcos De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mckean trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Mckean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mckean has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:49
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 45:49
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Mckean!
James Mckean is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 6
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Mckean tries for a takedown but Ortiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ortiz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mckean.
Mckean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mckean wants to clinch but Ortiz slips to the side#TD2#
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mckean is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckean tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ortiz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ortiz is trying to stand.
Mckean trying to control from half guard but Ortiz is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mckean moves into full mount! Ortiz won't be happy about that!
Mckean trying to control but Ortiz is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Mckean with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mckean pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mckean mounts Ortiz! Really nice guard pass there!
Mckean looking to control but Ortiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Mckean working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mckean won't let Ortiz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Mckean has hold of Ortiz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ortiz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Mckean quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mckean but it's paid off an Ortiz is forced to tap! Nice work by Mckean.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Mckean!
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Event:
Island Brawls 3
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Mckean doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James Mckean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Tyler.#TD#
Mckean drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mckean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mckean's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyler's head.
Mckean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyler's guard. #SUB#
Mckean is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckean trying to mount his opponent but Tyler defends it. #T1#
Mckean content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mckean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyler defends it well. #SUB#
Mckean seems to be working for a kimura but Tyler defends the submission attempt.
Mckean lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Mckean maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tyler could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mckean has cracked it and Tyler is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mckean!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Mckean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Mckean closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chuckwu's guard.
Chuckwu trying to keep a closed guard but Mckean is proving a slippery customer.
Mckean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chuckwu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chuckwu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mckean trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuckwu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mckean tries to free his leg and advance position but Chuckwu is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mckean is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Mckean passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Mckean is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chuckwu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mckean tries to advance to mount but Chuckwu denies him.
Mckean is trying to move to mount but Chuckwu reverses beautifully and ends up in Mckean's guard. #T2#
Mckean pulls Chuckwu in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mckean has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chuckwu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Chuckwu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mckean manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chuckwu has Mckean in his guard.#REVR#
Mckean content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chuckwu keeping full guard, as Mckean tries to pass. #T3#
Mckean trying to move into half guard but instead Chuckwu has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Chuckwu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chuckwu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chuckwu lands a couple of elbows.
Mckean seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Chuckwu has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mckean to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chuckwu is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mckean pulls down on the head and he's put Chuckwu to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Mckean!
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