 |
Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Callaghan shoots in but MP avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Callaghan rushes MP and presses him up against the cage.
Callaghan leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Callaghan successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
MP lands a couple of elbows.
MP looking to pass the guard.
MP working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Callaghan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MP on the ground.
Callaghan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MP scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Callaghan is rocked!
MP advances position into side control!
Oh Callaghan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd goes nuts as MP knocks Callaghan out cold with a massive hammerfist! MP Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael MP!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Mcdonald shoots for a takedown but O Dubhghaill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Dubhghaill.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill moves into the clinch.
O Dubhghaill keeps control of Mcdonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Dubhghaill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcdonald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill moves into the clinch.#BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
O Dubhghaill clinches up against the cage.#T1#
O Dubhghaill jumps guard but Mcdonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mcdonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Dubhghaill is keeping busy.
Mcdonald tries to stall but O Dubhghaill uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
O Dubhghaill tries for a takedown but Mcdonald manages to get underhooks.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rian O Dubhghaill.#BC#
Mcdonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Mcdonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. O Dubhghaill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcdonald is in O Dubhghaill's guard.#ES2#
O Dubhghaill is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nice body punch from O Dubhghaill - that landed with a thud.
Mcdonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mcdonald.
O Dubhghaill wants a takedown but no success here.
O Dubhghaill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mcdonald taking a breather. #BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch.
Mcdonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Dubhghaill avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Mcdonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Dubhghaill circles away.#CL2#
Mcdonald gets tackled into the cage by O Dubhghaill. O Dubhghaill maintains the clinch. #BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
O Dubhghaill closes the distance and pushes Mcdonald back into the cage.#BC#
Mcdonald manages to break the clinch.
O Dubhghaill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcdonald pinned against the cage. Mcdonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
O Dubhghaill closes the distance and pushes Mcdonald back into the cage.#T4#
O Dubhghaill stalls. #BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
O Dubhghaill gets caught flat footed, as Mcdonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
O Dubhghaill pushes Mcdonald off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill moves into the clinch.#BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks from the clinch.
O Dubhghaill shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Dubhghaill tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rian O Dubhghaill dominated that round.
That's time! Mcdonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mcdonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Dubhghaill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill moves into the clinch successfully.
O Dubhghaill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcdonald wants to stall.
Mcdonald controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Mcdonald looks for a takedown but O Dubhghaill sprawls well.
Mcdonald shoots for a double leg takedown but O Dubhghaill sprawls well. He's pushed Mcdonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcdonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Dubhghaill.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rian O Dubhghaill.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt - O Dubhghaill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Dubhghaill shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcdonald sprawls well. He's pushed O Dubhghaill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown. O Dubhghaill tries to sprawl out of it but Mcdonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Dubhghaill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##CL2#
O Dubhghaill takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
O Dubhghaill manages to break the clinch.
O Dubhghaill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Dubhghaill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Dubhghaill wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcdonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Dubhghaill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcdonald somewhat.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill instigates a clinch. #T3#
O Dubhghaill tries to pull guard but Mcdonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcdonald stalls.
Mcdonald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcdonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O Dubhghaill slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC2#
O Dubhghaill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Mcdonald feints and as O Dubhghaill raises his hands in defense, Mcdonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
O Dubhghaill is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
O Dubhghaill jumps into guard, dragging Mcdonald to the mat.
#ES2#
O Dubhghaill is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcdonald presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
O Dubhghaill lands with a left to the head.
O Dubhghaill pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
O Dubhghaill pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rian O Dubhghaill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
O Dubhghaill lands a head kick. Mcdonald smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
O Dubhghaill darts in and clinches Mcdonald up against the cage.
Mcdonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcdonald dodges the punch combination from O Dubhghaill.
Mcdonald shoots for a takedown but O Dubhghaill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Dubhghaill misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcdonald counters with a series of strikes. O Dubhghaill will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
O Dubhghaill closes the distance and clinches.
Mcdonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
O Dubhghaill has Mcdonald pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
O Dubhghaill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Dubhghaill is defended easily by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill rushes Mcdonald and presses him up against the cage.
Mcdonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
O Dubhghaill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Mcdonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Dubhghaill avoids it.#BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rian O Dubhghaill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Dubhghaill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rian O Dubhghaill.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Dubhghaill but O Dubhghaill pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill has Mcdonald up against the cage in a clinch.
O Dubhghaill is trying to pull guard but Mcdonald has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Mcdonald stalling in the clinch but O Dubhghaill improves position.
O Dubhghaill is working for takedown but Mcdonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short body shot lands from Mcdonald as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
O Dubhghaill fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mcdonald is looking to break free of the clinch but O Dubhghaill has double underhooks.
Mcdonald has O Dubhghaill pressed against the cage.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC2#
O Dubhghaill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rian O Dubhghaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Dubhghaill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcdonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from O Dubhghaill - that will leave a mark!
O Dubhghaill fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcdonald is looking for a counter combo.
O Dubhghaill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcdonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Dubhghaill circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
O Dubhghaill rushes Mcdonald and presses him up against the cage.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rian O Dubhghaill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Dubhghaill has Mcdonald pressed against the cage, preventing Mcdonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rian O Dubhghaill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Dubhghaill 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rian O Dubhghaill!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Wooten drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Wooten swings around for an armbar but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wooten's guard.
McCarthy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wooten's guard.
Wooten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Wooten drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wooten jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCarthy controls Wooten momentarily but Wooten frees himself. #SUB2#
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wooten defends it easily.
McCarthy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Wooten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooten trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooten postures up.
#SUB#
Wooten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wooten landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wooten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Wooten stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wooten avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooten throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
McCarthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Daren Wooten has been cut.
A shot to the liver by McCarthy. Beautiful body shot.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Wooten with a series of wild strikes but Wooten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooten tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCarthy manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
McCarthy clinches with his opponent.
Wooten controlling the action here for a moment.
Wooten stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Wooten stalling.
Wooten seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
McCarthy is looking for a takedown.
Daren Wooten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McCarthy.
Wooten is trying to drag McCarthy to the mat but McCarthy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McCarthy letting Wooten take a breather here.#TD2#
McCarthy jumps guard and drags Wooten to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooten wanted to stand there but McCarthy had control of the position.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Wooten from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wooten is stalling in the full guard.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Wooten from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McCarthy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCarthy has a closed guard, preventing Wooten from standing up.
Wooten trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conor McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Wooten does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conor McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daren Wooten's cut.
That's time! Wooten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Wooten drives through with a takedown into McCarthy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooten trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooten chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooten trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooten chips away with some ground and pound.
McCarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but Wooten is having none of it.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wooten is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCarthy wants to control but Wooten passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Wooten keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCarthy taking some punishment here, with Wooten in his half guard. #SUB#
Wooten is working for a kimura but McCarthy is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Wooten is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooten lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooten has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCarthy trying to hold on to Wooten's head to control him but Wooten postures up.
Wooten slips a nice elbow through McCarthy's hands, connecting with McCarthy's forehead.
Wooten is trying to control. McCarthy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
McCarthy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCarthy taking some punishment here, with Wooten in his half guard.
Wooten wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy is trying to stand up here but Wooten is controlling him well.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Wooten is controlling well.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.#SU#
Wooten stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows McCarthy to get to his feet. #TD#
Wooten is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McCarthy's half guard.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Wooten is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Wooten in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. McCarthy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wooten!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daren Wooten!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferguson tries to break free but Mullen pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson is working Mullen over against the cage.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Al Ferguson has been cut.#BC2#
Mullen breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Ferguson forces Mullen back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Mullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mullen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mullen shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eamon Mullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Mullen. #CL2#
Mullen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferguson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Mullen won't allow it.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but Mullen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Mullen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Mullen closes the distance and clinches. #T1##BC#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mullen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mullen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mullen shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Mullen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferguson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eamon Mullen.
Mullen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.#CL2#
Mullen moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Mullen jumps into guard, dragging Ferguson to the mat.
Ferguson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Mullen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferguson throwing strikes from guard but Mullen blocks nicely. #SUB#
Ferguson has gone for a leg lock! Mullen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ferguson's guard.#REVB#
Mullen stops Ferguson from standing up.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mullen is controlling him. #T3#
Mullen postures up.
Mullen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Mullen has gone for a leg lock! Ferguson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mullen's guard.#REVR##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.#SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferguson gets to his feet - Mullen follows without any prompting.
Ferguson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Mullen darts in and clinches Ferguson up against the cage.#TD2#
Mullen gets control of Ferguson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mullen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferguson wants to stand and escape but instead Mullen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Mullen throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Mullen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferguson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mullen, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mullen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eamon Mullen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Ferguson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mullen moves into the clinch.
Mullen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mullen stalls.
Mullen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ferguson jumps guard but Mullen stands there with Ferguson around his waist. Ferguson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mullen gets underhooks to prevent Ferguson's takedown attempt.
Mullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson jumps guard but Mullen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mullen gets control of Ferguson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mullen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mullen wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
Ferguson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SU#
Ferguson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mullen, up you get!
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mullen throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mullen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mullen misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Mullen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferguson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mullen is defending well for now.
Ferguson letting Mullen take a breather here.#BC2#
Mullen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Mullen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferguson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ferguson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferguson works over Mullen with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Mullen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferguson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mullen is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Mullen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullen keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ferguson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Mullen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eamon Mullen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mullen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ferguson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mullen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ferguson, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Ferguson is working an open guard so Mullen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4##CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Mullen.
#BC2#
Mullen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mullen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferguson jumps guard but Mullen stands there with Ferguson around his waist. Ferguson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Ferguson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mullen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ferguson to the mat. Ferguson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Mullen passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVR#
Mullen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eamon Mullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Al Ferguson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Mullen is avoiding it.
Mullen throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Mullen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Mullen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Mullen closes the distance and pushes Ferguson back into the cage.#BC2#
Mullen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Mullen pushes him off.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mullen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mullen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eamon Mullen.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mullen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eamon Mullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Mullen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mullen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mullen tries to counter with a clinch but Ferguson shakes him off and moves away.
Ferguson slips a jab and a cross from Mullen.
Mullen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Mullen circles away.
Mullen tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mullen scores with a head kick. Ferguson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mullen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Mullen closes the distance and pushes Ferguson back into the cage.#BC2#
Mullen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mullen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferguson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mullen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Mullen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.
Ferguson looking for a takedown. #T3##TD#
Ferguson successfully pulls guard.
Mullen preventing the sweep.
Mullen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mullen throwing strikes but missing.
Ferguson looking to control.
Ferguson wants to stand and escape but Mullen is having none of it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mullen 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.
Mullen passes Ferguson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mullen stops Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Mullen trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mullen keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Mullen pushes him off.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferguson is looking for a counter combo.
Al Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eamon Mullen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Mullen avoids it.
Ferguson sets himself, and Mullen steps forward looking for the clinch! Ferguson avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eamon Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mullen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eamon Mullen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
