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Event:
Madness Fright Night 16
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Modean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Unbelivable's waist but Unbelivable gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Modean off to one side.
Modean fails to land the takedown.
Unbelivable throws a big counter combination but Modean scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Modean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Unbelivable tries to avoid it but Modean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Unbelivable to the ground. Unbelivable escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Usko Unbelivable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Modean.
Modean swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Modean napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Modean parries the strikes from Unbelivable easily there. Unbelivable is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Modean to escape.
Modean managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Unbelivable.
Modean struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modean is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Unbelivable has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Unbelivable in the domination position with Modean hanging on.
Unbelivable is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Modean's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Unbelivable tries to advance to mount but Modean denies him. #SUB#
Unbelivable tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Modean takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Modean taking a bit of punishment here - Unbelivable scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unbelivable is looking to take a break and control but Modean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbelivable is putting a hurting on Modean here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Unbelivable is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Modean has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Unbelivable is looking to take a break and control but Modean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Unbelivable has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Unbelivable gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Unbelivable jumps guard but Modean stands there with Unbelivable around his waist. Unbelivable gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Unbelivable tries to circle away but Modean has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Unbelivable's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Unbelivable lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Modean circles away quickly and effectively.
Modean wants to counter with a clinch but Unbelivable pushes him away.#T3#
Unbelivable looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Modean is fending him off so far but Unbelivable persists. Nope, Modean circles away and we're back to standing.
Modean steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Unbelivable.
Modean looks to land a left hand but Unbelivable moved out of range nicely.
Unbelivable misses with a looping left.
Modean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Unbelivable's waist but Unbelivable gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Modean off to one side. #CL#
Unbelivable gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Unbelivable is trying to pull guard but Modean has him pressed against the cage.
Unbelivable tries to pull guard but Modean won't allow it.
Unbelivable is pressed up against the cage. Modean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Unbelivable down to the mat. Unbelivable avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Unbelivable clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Unbelivable fails to land. #BC2#
Modean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Modean goes for a double leg but Unbelivable avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Unbelivable continues to drive forward.
Unbelivable will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4##CL#
Modean tries to keep at a distance but Unbelivable has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Modean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Modean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Unbelivable attempts a counter takedown but Modean avoids it well and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Unbelivable.
Despite the aggression on Modean's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Unbelivable forces Modean back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Modean tries to circle away but Unbelivable has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Unbelivable breaks the clinch.
Modean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Unbelivable definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Modean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Unbelivable as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Unbelivable dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Modean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Unbelivable circles away.
Unbelivable is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Modean can do to turn this around?
Unbelivable doesn't manage to clinch there - Modean circles away.
Modean steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Unbelivable shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Modean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Unbelivable throws a sloppy body shot
and Modean counters with a one-two to the body.
Unbelivable keeps the fight on the outside.
Usko Unbelivable is winning the standup battle so far.
Unbelivable misses with a body kick.
Modean misses with a head kick.
Modean is looking to clinch.
Unbelivable swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Unbelivable is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Modean's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unbelivable works his way into side control. #T1#
Unbelivable lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Modean down.
Unbelivable trying to control the position but Modean is working away.
You can see the frustration on Modean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Modean tries to escape but Unbelivable is in control.
Unbelivable working the head with strikes.
Unbelivable is looking to take a break and control but Modean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Modean trying to remain calm as Unbelivable controls from the top position.
Modean is trying to control Unbelivable's posture but Unbelivable avoids it.
Unbelivable tries to move into full mount but can't pass Modean's legs.
Usko Unbelivable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Unbelivable looks up at the clock and then as Modean takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Unbelivable smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Modean wants to control but Unbelivable postures up.#SUB#
Unbelivable tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Unbelivable has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Unbelivable just content to control the position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Modean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Unbelivable decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Modean checks the leg kick.
Unbelivable takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Unbelivable closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Modean did well to prevent Unbelivable getting side control.
Unbelivable throwing shots but Modean is blocking nicely.
Unbelivable landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Modean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SU#
Unbelivable gets to his feet - Modean follows without any prompting. #T4#
Modean slaps away a takedown attempt from Unbelivable, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown but Modean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Modean throws a big counter head kick but Unbelivable avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unbelivable misses with a series of wild punches.
Modean scores with a jab to the body.
Unbelivable misses with a few strikes there.
Modean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Modean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Unbelivable sprawls well. Unbelivable wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Modean gets slowly back to his feet.
Modean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Unbelivable sprawls well. Unbelivable wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Modean gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Unbelivable dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Unbelivable leaves Modean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Unbelivable fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unbelivable ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Modean moves away.
Usko Unbelivable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unbelivable leaves Modean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Unbelivable feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Unbelivable fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Modean, pushing him back against the cage.
Modean tries to pull guard but Unbelivable forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Usko Unbelivable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Modean.
Modean tries for a takedown but Unbelivable manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Unbelivable gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Modean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Unbelivable avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Modean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Modean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Modean wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Modean breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Modean gets caught napping as Unbelivable dives in and scores a takedown. Modean manages to retain guard.
Unbelivable postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Unbelivable works over Modean with some ground and pound from guard.
Modean keeping moving, preventing Unbelivable from controlling successfully.
Unbelivable connects with a couple of short punches.
Unbelivable landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Unbelivable gets to his feet. Modean looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2##TD#
Unbelivable closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Unbelivable seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Unbelivable is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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!
Modean is staying active underneath Unbelivable, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Unbelivable throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Unbelivable is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Modean still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Modean has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Modean taking a breather here. #T3#
Unbelivable is looking to reverse the position.
Unbelivable is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Unbelivable gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Modean is trying to control the action in half guard but Unbelivable is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Modean prevents Unbelivable from standing back up.
Usko Unbelivable is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Unbelivable is looking to control Modean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Unbelivable avoid being mounted?
Modean looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Unbelivable is trying to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Unbelivable showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Unbelivable has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Unbelivable!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 11
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Modean throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Carter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Modean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Modean shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Brandon Modean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Modean tries to clinch up.
Carter cracks Modean with a good jab.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Modean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Modean gets slowly back to his feet.
Modean tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Modean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Modean misses with a body shot
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Carter scores with the left hand. Modean knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Modean tries to clinch but Carter moves away
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter pounces like a tiger and cracks Modean with a vicious hook! Modean is down but not out! Carter follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Carter!
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 6
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Modean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Modean fights it but they end up in guard.
Modean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Modean keeps moving.
Modean is striking but Murphy is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB#
Modean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy is trying to control. Modean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Modean defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy wants to work for an arm triangle but Modean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Murphy is working for a kimura but Modean is defending it quite comfortably.
Modean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy stalling.
Modean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy moves into full mount! Modean won't be happy about that!
Modean wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.#T2#
Modean is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Murphy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Murphy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murphy lands a couple of good shots and Modean has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Murphy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Modean is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Modean fending off the submission attempt from Murphy.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Murphy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#T3##SUB2#
Murphy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Modean has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for the choke from the back position but Modean is controlling his hands well.
Modean manages to reverse the position and now he's in Murphy's guard. Nice work there by Modean.
Modean preventing the sweep.
Modean being controlled here momentarily.
Modean trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Modean defends easily.
Murphy tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Modean is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Murphy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Murphy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Modean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Modean is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Modean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Modean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been informed that Murphy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Murphy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Modean down.
#SUB2#
Murphy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murphy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Modean tries to escape but Murphy is in control. #SUB2#
Murphy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Modean rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Murphy's guard! Nice work there by Modean! #T2#
Modean looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Modean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Modean looking for a sweep. Not yet Modean, not yet.
Modean wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Modean is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Murphy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Modean is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Modean has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Modean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Modean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Modean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy has his hands on Modean's head, controlling the position.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Modean controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Modean trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Freddy Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Modean closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.#BC#
Modean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Modean quickly recovers to half guard.
Modean has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Murphy. #SUB2#
Murphy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Modean sees it coming and defends easily.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Modean taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Murphy stops Modean from getting back to his feet.
#T1##SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Modean defends it well.
Modean is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Modean's head.
Murphy is thwarting Modean's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Modean is defending against the submission attempts here by Murphy.
Murphy wants to control but Modean is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Modean wants to get back to his feet.
#T3##SUB2#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Modean is defending well.
Freddy Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Modean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Modean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Modean pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Modean working a defensive guard here.
Murphy controlling from the top position.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Modean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Modean won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Brandon Modean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freddy Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Freddy Murphy!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Freddy Murphy!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Freddy Murphy!
Freddy Murphy wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Freddy Murphy thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Madness: Fright Night 4
Date: Aug 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Modean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davids fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Modean dives in and scores a takedown into Davids's guard.
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.
Modean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davids throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1##SU#
Modean gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Modean shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Modean was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
An elbow from Modean crashes against the mat.
A lull in the action here as Modean stalls from top position.
Modean tries to advance to mount but can't.
Davids is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The strikes coming from Modean are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Modean is looking to take a break and control but Davids is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Modean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Davids is looking to regain half guard here but Modean keeps moving and retains side control.
Modean is looking to take a break and control but Davids is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Davids is looking to regain half guard here but Modean keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Modean working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davids defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davids tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Modean 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.
Modean trying to control the position from guard on top but Davids is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davids doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Modean trying to control but Davids is working from the bottom.
Modean postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Modean gets to his feet - Davids follows without any prompting.
Modean fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davids has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Modean takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Modean dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Modean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davids's guard.
Modean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Modean passes Davids's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brandon Modean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Davids looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Modean missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like Modean is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davids gets full guard.
Modean wants to control from the top but Davids keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Davids working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Modean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Modean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Modean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davids looking for a sweep. Not yet Davids, not yet.
Modean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Davids looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Modean passes into half guard.
Davids wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Modean throwing shots but Davids is blocking nicely.
Modean is trying to control. Davids wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Modean closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Davids's guard.#ES2#
Davids manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Davids tries to sprawl but Modean drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Davids is looking to control Modean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davids avoid being mounted?
Modean throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Modean with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Davids is not content to let Modean control the position.#SU#
Modean stands up from half guard. #TD#
Modean shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davids napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Davids throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Modean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davids can do to turn this around?
Modean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Modean wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Davids darts in and clinches Modean up against the cage.#T4#
Davids putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Modean in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Davids manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Davids misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Modean.
Davids jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Modean walks away with a smile on his face. Davids gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davids lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davids is defended easily by Modean.
Brandon Modean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Davids.#TD#
Davids gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Modean to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Davids is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Modean dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Modean will probably get the nod.
That's time! Modean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Davids shoots in looking for a takedown. Modean tries to sprawl out of it but Davids keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Modean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Modean is looking to score with low kicks.
Davids shoots in looking for a takedown. Modean tries to sprawl out of it but Davids keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Modean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modean misses with a two punch combination.
Davids shoots for a takedown but Modean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brandon Modean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Davids.#CL#
Modean closes the distance and pushes Davids back into the cage.#T1##TD#
Modean pulls Davids into guard.
Modean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Davids has gone for a leg lock! Modean slips out almost immediately though and dives into Davids's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Davids throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davids wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Modean is now in half guard.
Modean prevents Davids from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Modean seems to be working for a kimura but Davids defends the submission attempt.
Modean trying to control from half guard but Davids is working away.
Davids is looking to improve his position.
Modean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davids does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Davids regains full guard. Nicely done.
Modean trying to control but Davids is working from the bottom.
Modean throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Modean gets to his feet. Davids looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Modean drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davids struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Davids has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Modean controlling the position. #T4#
Modean throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Davids works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Modean tries to stand and escape but Davids actually recovers to full guard.
Dennis Davids has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Davids escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Modean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brandon Modean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Modean looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Modean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Modean, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Modean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Mcconnell gets tackled into the cage by Modean. Modean maintains the clinch.
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcconnell misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcconnell really is a fat lump.
Mcconnell misses with a knee strike.
Modean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcconnell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Modean.
Mcconnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Modean gets an underhook and turns Mcconnell into the cage.
Modean tries to pull guard but Mcconnell won't allow it.
Mcconnell throws an elbow that misses.
Mcconnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Modean gets an underhook and turns Mcconnell into the cage.
Modean is working for takedown but Mcconnell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nathanial Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Modean.#TD2#
Modean manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modean looking to control but Mcconnell passes into half guard.
Modean is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Modean wants to get back to full guard.
Modean keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mcconnell trying to control the pace.
Mcconnell stops Modean from getting back to his feet.
Mcconnell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Modean tries to get to full guard but Mcconnell has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Modean trying to control but Mcconnell postures up.
Modean wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Modean looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Modean moves out of range as Mcconnell throws a body kick.
Modean fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcconnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcconnell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Mcconnell blocks a head kick by Modean.
Mcconnell shoots in looking for a takedown. Modean tries to sprawl out of it but Mcconnell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Modean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Modean closes the distance and clinches.
Modean is trying to pull guard but Mcconnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Modean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Modean closes the distance and clinches up with Mcconnell, looking for a takedown. Modean pushes Mcconnell against the cage but Mcconnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Modean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcconnell sprawls well. Mcconnell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Modean gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Modean blocks a head kick by Mcconnell.
#CL2#
Modean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcconnell, pushing him back against the cage.
Modean tries to pull guard but Mcconnell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcconnell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Modean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Modean throws a body kick that misses.
Mcconnell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Modean has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcconnell tries to stall but Modean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcconnell stalling in the clinch but Modean improves position.
Mcconnell scores with a shot to the side of Modean's head.
Modean blocks an elbow strike from Mcconnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Modean will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Modean. No joy for Mcconnell on that attempt.
Mcconnell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Modean as he jumps to the side.
Modean drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mcconnell defends it well.
Modean connects with a solid leg kick.
Modean lands a front kick.
Modean shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Modean clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Modean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcconnell misses with a head kick.
Mcconnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Modean, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Modean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcconnell as he avoids it easily.
As Modean tries to get set, Mcconnell tries to push him back and clinch up but Modean manages to avoid the attempt.
Nathanial Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Modean.
Modean dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcconnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Modean shoots in but no luck this time.
As Modean tries to get set, Mcconnell tries to push him back and clinch up but Modean manages to avoid the attempt.
Modean is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Modean drives through and clinches with Mcconnell against the cage.
Mcconnell is trying to break free.
Mcconnell is trying to break the clinch but Modean has him pressed against the cage.
Mcconnell tries to circle away but Modean has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Modean decides to pull guard.
Mcconnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcconnell postures up in Modean's guard and throws a big left but Modean blocks it.
Modean is trying to keep Mcconnell in close.
#ES2#
Modean kicks Mcconnell off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Modean looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Modean shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcconnell tries to sprawl out of it but Modean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcconnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcconnell scores with a head kick.
Mcconnell fails with a takedown attempt.
Modean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##CL2#
Modean drives through and clinches with Mcconnell against the cage.
Mcconnell leaning against his opponent.
Mcconnell is pressed up against the cage. Modean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcconnell down to the mat. Mcconnell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Modean keeps the fight on the outside.
Modean dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcconnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Modean tries to get set, Mcconnell tries to push him back and clinch up but Modean manages to avoid the attempt.
Modean throws a right and a left that Mcconnell avoids nicely. #CL2#
Modean clinches up against the cage.
Brandon Modean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Modean blocks the elbow strike.
Mcconnell misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Modean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Modean blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Modean goes for a double leg but Mcconnell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcconnell continues to drive forward.
Modean shoots in and drives through. Mcconnell sprawls well.#CL2#
Modean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcconnell.
Mcconnell gets underhooks to prevent Modean's takedown attempt.
Mcconnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Modean.
Modean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcconnell smiles and moves away.
Nathanial Mcconnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcconnell misses with a wild combination.
Brandon Modean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcconnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Modean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcconnell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Modean defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Modean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Mcconnell throws a body kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Modean. #CUT2#
It looks like Nathanial Mcconnell has been cut.#CL2#
Modean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcconnell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Modean leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Modean manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Modean has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mcconnell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Modean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modean is trying to control Mcconnell's posture but Mcconnell avoids it. #T1#
Modean defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A control attempt from Modean but he's now mounted!
Modean is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modean tries to lock up and control but Mcconnell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Modean is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcconnell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Modean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Modean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Modean tries to hold on but Mcconnell postures up.
Modean is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcconnell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mcconnell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Mcconnell.
Mcconnell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3#
Mcconnell avoids the attempt from Modean to control.
Modean manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Modean wants to control but Mcconnell is keeping busy.
Modean has a hand on Mcconnell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mcconnell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mcconnell scoring with strikes but Modean is staying in there. #T4#
Modean wants to hold on but Mcconnell pushes him away.
Mcconnell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Modean is trying to escape the mount.
Mcconnell lands with some strikes.
Nathanial Mcconnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mcconnell is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Modean has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Modean!
Mcconnell keeping moving, preventing Modean from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathanial Mcconnell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Modean 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brandon Modean!
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