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Event:
CMMA 43 Sharty vs MacLaughlin
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Sharty shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacLaughlin is trying to defend but Sharty finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MacLaughlin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacLaughlin tries to get out of the position.
Sharty prevents MacLaughlin from improving his position.#SUB#
MacLaughlin looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharty thows a huge punch but MacLaughlin dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
MacLaughlin looking for submissions off his back.
MacLaughlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacLaughlin wants to get back to full guard.
Sharty controlling the action here.
It looks like Sharty might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacLaughlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacLaughlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharty is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLaughlin is looking to improve his position.
Sharty is thwarting MacLaughlin's attempts to control the position.#T1#
MacLaughlin gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
MacLaughlin working for a triangle but Sharty defends it easily.
Sharty content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
MacLaughlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sharty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacLaughlin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharty scoring with some ground and pound.
MacLaughlin trying to control the position.
Sharty wants to pass the guard but MacLaughlin is keeping the position.#SUB#
MacLaughlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sharty trying to control but MacLaughlin is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacLaughlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sharty is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
MacLaughlin looking for a guillotine here but Sharty defends easily.
#SUB#
MacLaughlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sharty scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sharty 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.
Sharty wants to control from the top but MacLaughlin keeps moving. #SUB#
MacLaughlin looking for a guillotine here but Sharty defends easily.
#SUB#
MacLaughlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Sharty 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.
Sharty trying to control but MacLaughlin is working from the bottom.
Sharty working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacLaughlin's head.#SUB#
Sharty got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLaughlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sharty has managed to get both his arms back between MacLaughlin's legs - danger averted.
Sharty won't allow MacLaughlin to sweep him here. #SUB#
MacLaughlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sharty defends well.
Sharty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacLaughlin working a defensive guard here.
Sharty lands a couple of digs.
Sharty keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacLaughlin's head.#T4#
MacLaughlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharty throwing strikes but missing.
Sharty postures up and lands a big shot to MacLaughlin's brow. #SUB#
MacLaughlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacLaughlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Sharty landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
MacLaughlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sharty scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
MacLaughlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sharty's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Sharty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
MacLaughlin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharty circles away.
Nice sprawl there from MacLaughlin as Sharty shoots in.
Sharty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sharty.
MacLaughlin tries to counter by clinching up but Sharty breaks away and moves out of range.
Alex MacLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sharty.
Sharty fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Sharty gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLaughlin can't do much from the bottom here.
MacLaughlin is looking to reverse the position.
Sharty slows the pace down.
Sharty moves into full mount! #T1#
MacLaughlin tries to hold on but Sharty postures up.
Greg Sharty has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacLaughlin is looking to get to half guard.
MacLaughlin tries to lock up and control but Sharty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacLaughlin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sharty avoids the attempt from MacLaughlin to control.
Sharty wants to control the pace but MacLaughlin is squirming around nicely.
Sharty is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
MacLaughlin working to try and regain half guard.
Sharty controlling from mount.
Sharty avoids the attempt from MacLaughlin to control.
Sharty looking to finish MacLaughlin with some ground and pound. This is bad for MacLaughlin!#T2#
MacLaughlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharty has a good base and remains in mount.
Sharty lands a couple of good shots and MacLaughlin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sharty is hanging on to MacLaughlin's back as he tries to escape.
Sharty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sharty landing with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Alex MacLaughlin has been cut.
Sharty not allowing MacLaughlin to control his hands.
MacLaughlin breaks Sharty's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sharty controls MacLaughlin momentarily but MacLaughlin frees himself.
Sharty wants to sweep but no luck.
MacLaughlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sharty looking to control.
Sharty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacLaughlin trying to move into half guard but instead Sharty has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
MacLaughlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sharty defends well.#SUB#
MacLaughlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB#
Sharty got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLaughlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sharty has managed to get both his arms back between MacLaughlin's legs - danger averted.
Sharty stands up over MacLaughlin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacLaughlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Sharty is working MacLaughlin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sharty passes into half guard.
Sharty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sharty trying to control from half guard but MacLaughlin is working away. #T4#
MacLaughlin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacLaughlin manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Sharty got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLaughlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sharty has managed to get both his arms back between MacLaughlin's legs - danger averted.
MacLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Sharty from controlling successfully. #SUB#
MacLaughlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sharty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Sharty from controlling successfully.
MacLaughlin trying to keep a closed guard but Sharty is proving a slippery customer.
Sharty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacLaughlin 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Sharty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex MacLaughlin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sharty.
MacLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sharty stuffs the takedown.
Sharty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacLaughlin defends it nicely.
Sharty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacLaughlin but MacLaughlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alex MacLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sharty.
MacLaughlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharty's waist but Sharty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacLaughlin off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sharty.
Sharty doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and MacLaughlin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sharty's guard.#T1#
MacLaughlin trying to control but Sharty is working from the bottom.
Sharty pulls MacLaughlin in close to prevent any damage.
MacLaughlin postures up.
MacLaughlin looking to pass the guard.
MacLaughlin stays in close to Sharty's body and controls the position.
MacLaughlin looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacLaughlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sharty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and MacLaughlin counters by moving into the clinch.
MacLaughlin is looking to take this one to the mat.
MacLaughlin gets underhooks to prevent Sharty's takedown attempt.
MacLaughlin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sharty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacLaughlin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sharty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacLaughlin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharty.
Sharty is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MacLaughlin is defending well.
MacLaughlin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sharty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3##TD#
MacLaughlin gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
MacLaughlin is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharty is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacLaughlin is looking for a kimura here.
Sharty wants to improve his position but MacLaughlin is controlling well.
MacLaughlin passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Sharty tries to hold on but MacLaughlin postures up.#SUB#
MacLaughlin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sharty has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sharty is trying to escape the mount.
MacLaughlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sharty is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
MacLaughlin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex MacLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sharty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Sharty! |
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Event:
CMMA 33 MacLaughlin vs Ollila
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
MacLaughlin dives in and scores a takedown into Ollila's guard.
MacLaughlin trying to control but Ollila is working from the bottom.
MacLaughlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ollila swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
MacLaughlin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacLaughlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ollila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ollila looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacLaughlin is one step ahead there.
MacLaughlin passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacLaughlin is looking for a kimura but Ollila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacLaughlin to get the leverage. #SUB#
MacLaughlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Ollila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ollila trying to hold on to MacLaughlin's head to control him but MacLaughlin postures up.
#T1##SUB#
MacLaughlin 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.
#SUB2#
Ollila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
MacLaughlin 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.
Ollila is in trouble now - MacLaughlin has advanced to mount! #T2##SUB#
MacLaughlin has control of Ollila's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ollila regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ollila tries to hold on but MacLaughlin postures up.#SUB#
MacLaughlin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ollila wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Ollila fending off the submission attempt from MacLaughlin.
MacLaughlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
MacLaughlin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ollila is defending well though. MacLaughlin let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB#
MacLaughlin has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Ollila is defending well but eventually MacLaughlin manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Ollila has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex MacLaughlin!
A very excited looking Alex MacLaughlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CMMA 25 Warrior vs Oakley
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLaughlin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Alex MacLaughlin has been cut.
MacLaughlin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marius counters with a right hand to the body.
MacLaughlin fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Marius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacLaughlin.
Gaius Marius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex MacLaughlin.
MacLaughlin looks for a takedown but Marius sprawls well.
MacLaughlin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Marius counters with a head kick that drops MacLaughlin to the mat! MacLaughlin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Marius drops MacLaughlin with a big left hand! MacLaughlin is injured, injured bad! Marius jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaius Marius!
In his post fight interview, Gaius Marius started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
MacLaughlin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bond tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MacLaughlin is in Bond's guard.
MacLaughlin controlling from the top position. #SUB#
MacLaughlin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacLaughlin content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
MacLaughlin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLaughlin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bond is trying to control the position but MacLaughlin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacLaughlin defends it easily.
MacLaughlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
MacLaughlin pushes down on Bond's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
MacLaughlin is trying for a kimura here. Bond looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! MacLaughlin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex MacLaughlin!
Alex MacLaughlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Alex MacLaughlin has been cut.
MacLaughlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacLaughlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tucker's waist but Tucker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacLaughlin off to one side.
Tucker wants to counter with a clinch but MacLaughlin pushes him away.
Tucker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
MacLaughlin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
MacLaughlin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
MacLaughlin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacLaughlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLaughlin works his way into full mount! #SUB#
MacLaughlin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tucker is surviving well by controlling MacLaughlin's body position as best he can. #T1##SUB#
MacLaughlin is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Tucker is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex MacLaughlin!
A very excited looking Alex MacLaughlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair tries to clinch there but MacLaughlin circles away.
#TD2#
Sinclair gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacLaughlin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
MacLaughlin trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
MacLaughlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacLaughlin stopping the sweep attempt from Sinclair.
MacLaughlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sinclair looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacLaughlin is one step ahead there.
MacLaughlin wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sinclair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacLaughlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacLaughlin wants to pass the guard but Sinclair is keeping the position.#T1#
Sinclair trying to control the position.
Sinclair can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacLaughlin controls the pace.
MacLaughlin wants to pass the guard but Sinclair is keeping the position.#SUB2#
MacLaughlin has gone for a leg lock! Sinclair slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacLaughlin's guard.#REVR#
MacLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Sinclair postures up.
#SUB2#
MacLaughlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sinclair can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sinclair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacLaughlin is keeping the position for now. #T2#
MacLaughlin managing to control the position.
MacLaughlin controls Sinclair momentarily but Sinclair frees himself.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but MacLaughlin keeps moving.
MacLaughlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sinclair. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacLaughlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLaughlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sinclair's guard. #REVB#
MacLaughlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Sinclair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Sinclair escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacLaughlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacLaughlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sinclair swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacLaughlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Sinclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacLaughlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sinclair controls MacLaughlin momentarily but MacLaughlin frees himself.
MacLaughlin looking to pass the guard.
MacLaughlin content to stall in guard here.
MacLaughlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Sinclair is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sinclair looking for a guillotine here but MacLaughlin defends easily.
Sinclair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLaughlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sinclair is keeping the position for now.
Sinclair is pulling down on MacLaughlin's head. It's preventing any offense from MacLaughlin, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Sinclair looking for a guillotine here but MacLaughlin defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
MacLaughlin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sinclair is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MacLaughlin, into his guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex MacLaughlin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
MacLaughlin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sinclair looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sinclair manages to get back to half guard.
Sinclair tries to get to full guard but MacLaughlin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Sinclair actively working from the bottom here.
Sinclair is not content to let MacLaughlin control the position.
Alex MacLaughlin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sinclair regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair keeping moving, preventing MacLaughlin from controlling successfully.
Sinclair looking for a sweep. Not yet Sinclair, not yet.
MacLaughlin wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving. #SUB#
Sinclair looking for a guillotine here but MacLaughlin defends easily.
#T1#
Sinclair keeping full guard, as MacLaughlin tries to pass.
MacLaughlin trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
Sinclair keeping full guard, as MacLaughlin tries to pass.
Sinclair controls MacLaughlin momentarily but MacLaughlin frees himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Sinclair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacLaughlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacLaughlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacLaughlin content to stall in guard here.
MacLaughlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sinclair 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.
MacLaughlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Sinclair gets a clinch. #T3##TD2#
MacLaughlin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sinclair clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
MacLaughlin has managed to slip his arm under Sinclair's chin. This could be all over... yep, Sinclair is tapping out! Submission win for MacLaughlin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex MacLaughlin! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 991 Round 3
Date: Jun 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
MacLaughlin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.#SUB2#
MacLaughlin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacLaughlin trying to control the action but Sinclair is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacLaughlin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sinclair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacLaughlin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sinclair gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Sinclair has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacLaughlin is working away from the top position though.
Sinclair is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
MacLaughlin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
MacLaughlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sinclair is just riding it out for now. MacLaughlin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
MacLaughlin is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacLaughlin is looking to take a break and control but Sinclair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacLaughlin is thwarting Sinclair's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
MacLaughlin seems to be working for a kimura but Sinclair defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
MacLaughlin seems to be working for a kimura but Sinclair defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLaughlin trying to mount his opponent but Sinclair defends it. #SUB2#
MacLaughlin is trying to work for a kimura but Sinclair is defending well.
MacLaughlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sinclair. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sinclair looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
MacLaughlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sinclair actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sinclair looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sinclair actively working from the bottom here.
MacLaughlin is looking to pass Sinclair's guard but actually Sinclair recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sinclair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Sinclair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sinclair working for a triangle but MacLaughlin defends it easily.
#SUB2#
MacLaughlin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sinclair looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sinclair looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sinclair! #REVR#
MacLaughlin is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sinclair is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacLaughlin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacLaughlin regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex MacLaughlin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
MacLaughlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sinclair.
Sinclair tries to clinch there but MacLaughlin circles away.
#TD2#
MacLaughlin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sinclair tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MacLaughlin is in Sinclair's guard.
MacLaughlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sinclair has his foot on MacLaughlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacLaughlin works his way back into a safe position though.
MacLaughlin wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacLaughlin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sinclair looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sinclair looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sinclair! #REVR#
Sinclair trying to control the action but MacLaughlin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair working away.
Sinclair has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Sinclair looking to control but MacLaughlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacLaughlin tries to hold on but Sinclair pushes him away.
MacLaughlin is squirming around, avoiding Sinclair's attempts to control the action.
Sinclair prevents MacLaughlin from getting the reversal.
MacLaughlin tries to hold on but Sinclair postures up.
MacLaughlin is just holding on here. Sinclair manages to take his back.
#SUB#
MacLaughlin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sinclair's arms.
MacLaughlin rolls, trying to escape but Sinclair keeps control of the position.
#T2##SUB#
MacLaughlin showing good submission defense here.
MacLaughlin tries to escape but Sinclair has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Anthony Sinclair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sinclair is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. MacLaughlin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften MacLaughlin for a finish. #SUB#
Sinclair looking for the choke but no joy.
MacLaughlin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sinclair wants to control the pace but MacLaughlin is squirming around nicely.
MacLaughlin tries to reverse the position but Sinclair maintains control.#T3#
MacLaughlin is squirming around, avoiding Sinclair's attempts to control the action.
MacLaughlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Sinclair has a good base and remains in mount.
Sinclair wants to control the pace but MacLaughlin is squirming around nicely.
MacLaughlin wants to hold on but Sinclair pushes him away.#T4#
MacLaughlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Sinclair has a good base and remains in mount.
MacLaughlin is just holding on here. Sinclair manages to take his back.
#SUB#
MacLaughlin fending off the submission attempt from Sinclair. #SUB#
MacLaughlin has hold of Sinclair's leg, trying to break free but it's let Sinclair lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! MacLaughlin is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Sinclair throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Sinclair! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 991 Round 2
Date: Jun 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLaughlin with a poor takedown #CL#
and Richardson counters by clinching up.
MacLaughlin is working for takedown but Richardson is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Richardson is fighting off a takedown attempt but MacLaughlin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Richardson to the mat. Richardson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
MacLaughlin pushes down on Richardson 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
MacLaughlin seems to be working for a kimura but Richardson defends the submission attempt.
Richardson is looking to improve his position.
Richardson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
MacLaughlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson is looking to improve his position.
MacLaughlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Richardson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacLaughlin on the ground.#SUB2#
Richardson is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLaughlin.
#T1#
MacLaughlin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
MacLaughlin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Richardson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richardson shrugs it off.
MacLaughlin wants to control but instead Richardson manages to regain half guard.
MacLaughlin content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
MacLaughlin 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.
MacLaughlin is controlling the pace.
#T2##SUB2#
MacLaughlin is looking for a kimura but Richardson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacLaughlin to get the leverage.
MacLaughlin works his way into side control. #SUB2#
MacLaughlin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
MacLaughlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Richardson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
MacLaughlin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Richardson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex MacLaughlin! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 991 Round 1
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLaughlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Fredrick. Fredrick gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
MacLaughlin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
MacLaughlin wants to stand up but Fredrick manages to regain full guard.
MacLaughlin throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fredrick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacLaughlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Fredrick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
MacLaughlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fredrick is trying to control the position but MacLaughlin postures up.
MacLaughlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Fredrick pushes MacLaughlin up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fredrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fredrick's elbow.
Fredrick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fredrick looking for a takedown. #BC#
MacLaughlin breaks the clinch.
#CL#
MacLaughlin instigates a clinch.
Fredrick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacLaughlin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alex MacLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fistfighter Fredrick.
Fredrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacLaughlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Fredrick is looking to break free of the clinch but MacLaughlin has double underhooks. #TD#
MacLaughlin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fredrick can't fight it off and eventually MacLaughlin manages to take the fight to the floor. Fredrick looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fredrick being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
MacLaughlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fredrick's guard.
MacLaughlin trying to control the pace.
Fredrick wants to control but MacLaughlin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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.
MacLaughlin tries to stand and escape but Fredrick is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLaughlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
MacLaughlin moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
MacLaughlin stops a takedown attempt from Fredrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex MacLaughlin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
MacLaughlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fredrick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacLaughlin smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from MacLaughlin. No joy for Fredrick on that attempt.
Fredrick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Fredrick tries to get set, MacLaughlin tries to push him back and clinch up but Fredrick manages to avoid the attempt.
Alex MacLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fistfighter Fredrick.#CL#
MacLaughlin has closed the distance and engaged Fredrick in a clinch.
Fredrick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacLaughlin smiles and moves away.
Fredrick closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacLaughlin circles away.
MacLaughlin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Fredrick tries to keep at a distance but MacLaughlin has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLaughlin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fredrick blocks an uppercut.
MacLaughlin tries to break the clinch but Fredrick is controlling the position.
Fredrick wants a takedown.
#T1#
Fredrick prevents MacLaughlin from breaking the clinch.
Fredrick letting MacLaughlin take a breather here.
Fredrick keeps control of MacLaughlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fredrick tries to stall but MacLaughlin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacLaughlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fredrick avoids it.#TD#
MacLaughlin successfully pulls guard.
MacLaughlin trying to control the position here.
Fredrick preventing the sweep.
MacLaughlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2##SUB#
MacLaughlin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fredrick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacLaughlin controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLaughlin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacLaughlin wants to stand but Fredrick is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fredrick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacLaughlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacLaughlin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
MacLaughlin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Fredrick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacLaughlin is pushing down on Fredrick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fredrick is fighting to maintain full guard but MacLaughlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fredrick is breathing heavily.
MacLaughlin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacLaughlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fredrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacLaughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fredrick shoots for a takedown but MacLaughlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredrick is just out of range.#CL#
MacLaughlin rushes Fredrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
MacLaughlin lands a takedown into guard.
MacLaughlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacLaughlin wants to pass the guard but Fredrick is defending well.
MacLaughlin controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex MacLaughlin dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacLaughlin.
MacLaughlin is staying tight to Fredrick's torso, preventing him from escaping.
MacLaughlin wants to stand but Fredrick has his arm trapped.
Fredrick is trying to work for a sweep but MacLaughlin has mounted him!
MacLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fredrick can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick tries to lock up and control but MacLaughlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alex MacLaughlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
MacLaughlin stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
MacLaughlin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fredrick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacLaughlin tries to avoid it but Fredrick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacLaughlin to the ground. MacLaughlin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fredrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Fredrick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
MacLaughlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fredrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fredrick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacLaughlin to keep the fight standing.
Alex MacLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fistfighter Fredrick.
Fredrick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fredrick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacLaughlin.#TD#
MacLaughlin jumps into guard, dragging Fredrick to the mat.
#T2#
MacLaughlin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Fredrick from controlling successfully.
Fredrick being controlled here momentarily.
Fredrick wants to control from the top but MacLaughlin keeps moving. #T3#
MacLaughlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
MacLaughlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fredrick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacLaughlin. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacLaughlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Fredrick throws his legs up looking for a submission but MacLaughlin uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
MacLaughlin is working to tighten his grip on Fredrick's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fredrick has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but MacLaughlin is really squeezing tight and eventually Fredrick passes out! MacLaughlin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alex MacLaughlin! |
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