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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bahmanzade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bahmanzade misses the shot to the body.
Bahmanzade lands the left hand.
Bahmanzade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#McBright is rocked!
Bahmanzade drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McBright's head, knocking him out cold! Bahmanzade is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sohrab Bahmanzade!
After winning the bout, Sohrab Bahmanzade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McMullin. That did some damage!
McMullin checks a leg kick.
McBright takes one on the button.
McBright tries a low kick but McMullin avoids it.
McBright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by McMullin.
McMullin throws a series of punches but McBright moves out of range. #CL2#
McMullin pushes McBright up against the cage in a clinch.
McMullin taking a breather.#BC2#
McMullin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBright looks for the body kick but McMullin saw that one coming.
McMullin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McBright as he jumps to the side.
We've been hearing reports that McBright has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McBright throws a hook to the side of McMullin's head but McMullin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McBright getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
McMullin closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBright circles away.
McMullin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McBright avoids it really well and circles away.
Conor McBright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McMullin.
McBright lands a nice shot that snaps McMullin's head back.
McMullin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Conor McBright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBright tries a head kick but it misses.
McMullin with the counter takedown but McBright avoids it easily.
McMullin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McBright throws a leg kick but McMullin sees it coming and moves out of range. #KD2#
McMullin catches McBright napping and connects with a big right hand that sends McBright to the canvas!
#ROC2#McBright is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Conor McBright has been cut.
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!
McMullin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oh McBright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McMullin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
McMullin is controlling the pace.
McBright seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBright wants to get back to his feet.
McMullin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Prosper Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McMullin is keen to just control but McBright is a slippery customer.#T3#
McMullin works his way into side control.
McBright wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McMullin staying calm.
Let's hope that McMullin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McBright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McBright stops McMullin from passing to mount.
McMullin wants to control but McBright is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McMullin connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McMullin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor McBright's cut.
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.#R2#
McMullin checks a leg kick.
McMullin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMullin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McMullin works the jab nicely.
Good leg kick by McBright.
McMullin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBright tries to land a front kick but McMullin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McBright bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! McMullin comes at him with an uppercut from hell! McBright falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! McBright was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John McMullin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBright with the inside leg kick.
McBright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ismailov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McBright has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for McBright.
McBright throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from McBright.
Ismailov shoots and misses
and Ismailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McBright.
McBright connects with a single shot there.
Ismailov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Ismailov gets a double leg takedown into McBright's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ismailov is working McBright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ismailov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
McBright keeping moving, preventing Ismailov from controlling successfully.
Ismailov postures up in McBright's guard and throws a big left but McBright blocks it.
Ismailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBright is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ismailov throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McBright lands with a nice body kick.
McBright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ismailov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
McBright gets caught napping as Ismailov dives in and scores a takedown. McBright manages to retain guard.
Ismailov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ismailov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ismailov 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.
Ismailov trying to control but McBright is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ismailov won't allow McBright to get back to his feet.
Ismailov throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McBright is looking to stand up but Ismailov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ismailov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McBright pinned against the cage. McBright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Ismailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ismailov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Ismailov controlling the action here.
Ismailov 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.
Ismailov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBright is not content to let Ismailov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ismailov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McBright!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conor McBright will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McBright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McBright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McBright plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McBright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ismailov on the side of the head.
McBright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ismailov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Ismailov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McBright's guard.
McBright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ismailov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Ismailov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McBright is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McBright has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
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!
Ismailov trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
Ismailov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ismailov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Ismailov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ismailov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McBright defends it easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ismailov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McBright wants to get up but he can't break Ismailov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Ismailov looking for a guillotine here but McBright defends easily.
Ismailov has a closed guard, preventing McBright from standing up. #T3#
Ismailov trying to strike off his back.
Ismailov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Ismailov looking for a guillotine here but McBright defends easily.
Ismailov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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.
Ismailov has McBright pulled in close to control his posture.
McBright wants to stand but Ismailov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick from McBright lands but Ismailov takes it in his stride.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Ismailov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ismailov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ismailov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conor McBright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ismailov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McBright.#TD#
Ismailov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ismailov lands in his opponent's guard.
Ismailov throws a strike but McBright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McBright preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismailov trying to keep a closed guard but McBright is proving a slippery customer.
Ismailov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Ismailov looking to control.
#SUB#
Ismailov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ismailov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McBright wants to stand but Ismailov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ismailov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBright is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
McBright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ismailov striking off his back but it's not causing McBright any problems.
McBright must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McBright would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ismailov shoots in for a double leg but McBright sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McBright feints the counter takedown.
Conor McBright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
McBright bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
McBright gets caught napping as Ismailov dives in and scores a takedown. McBright manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ismailov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ismailov won't allow McBright to get back to his feet.
Ismailov stands up over McBright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES2#
McBright pushes Ismailov off and gets back to his feet.
Ismailov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McBright.#T4#
Ismailov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Conor McBright seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
McBright tries to sprawl but Ismailov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McBright manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Magomed Ismailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ismailov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Ismailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBright scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McBright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McBright 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McBright! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBright throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Okafor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McBright fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And McBright tries to counter it with a takedown but Okafor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Okafor darts in looking for a takedown but McBright gets double underhooks and turns Okafor into the cage.
McBright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McBright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Okafor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McBright misses with a double jab.
Okafor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McBright but McBright pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Okafor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McBright defends well and Okafor ends up having to push McBright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Okafor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McBright leaves Okafor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Okafor feints and as McBright raises his hands in defense, Okafor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBright is looking to stand back up but Okafor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McBright. #T1#
Okafor is nestled in close to McBright, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Okafor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Okafor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McBright defending well though.
Okafor trying to advance position but McBright counters by regaining guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okafor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okafor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okafor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McBright keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully.
Okafor cracks McBright with a solid left hand.
Okafor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Okafor distracts McBright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McBright wants to stand but Okafor is controlling the position.
Okafor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Okafor landing with the ground and pound.
Okafor 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.
Okafor working some strikes from top position.#ROC#McBright is rocked!
Okafor works over McBright with some ground and pound from guard.
McBright is still in real trouble! Can Okafor finish him?
Okafor gets to his feet and stands over McBright, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McBright felt that one! Okafor unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McBright from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor 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: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudenko lands a really nice looking cross but McBright seems unphased.
McBright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rudenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McBright.
McBright misses with a takedown attempt
and Rudenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rudenko lands a right hook to the body.
Rudenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McBright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McBright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBright misses with a takedown attempt
and Rudenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McBright thinking.
McBright shoots in and drives through. Rudenko sprawls well.
Rudenko unleashes a big counter combination but McBright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McBright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McBright misses with a takedown attempt - Rudenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rudenko sizes up McBright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Rudenko has closed the distance and engaged McBright in a clinch.
Rudenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McBright has him pressed against the cage.
McBright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rudenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
McBright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by McBright or perhaps it was just good defense by Rudenko, which made it look bad.
Rudenko is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Rudenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McBright did well to prevent Rudenko getting side control.
McBright is breathing heavily.
Rudenko is looking to take a break and control but McBright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Still in half guard, Rudenko seems content to control.
Rudenko tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rudenko not doing much here.
#T2#
Rudenko trying to control the action but McBright is working from the bottom.
Rudenko trying to pass the guard but McBright defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
McBright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rudenko avoids it really well and circles away.
McBright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rudenko slaps away a takedown attempt from McBright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rudenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
McBright shoots in and gets a takedown into Rudenko's guard.#SUB#
McBright drops back looking for a leg! Rudenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rudenko manages to kick McBright off! McBright jumps back into Rudenko's guard.
McBright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rudenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rudenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Rudenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and McBright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rudenko has managed to get both his arms back between McBright's legs - danger averted.
Rudenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McBright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McBright keeping moving, preventing Rudenko from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Rudenko stands up from McBright's guard - Rudenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
McBright gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rudenko.
Nice straight punches there by Rudenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rudenko.
Conor McBright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBright avoids the head kick by Rudenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Rudenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rudenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McBright doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by McBright.
Rudenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Viktor Rudenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rudenko connects with a body shot that sends McBright's belly button to the back.
No luck for McBright with that takedown attempt.
Rudenko stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Rudenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudenko misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rudenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rudenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rudenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Rudenko.
Rudenko is pressed up against the cage. McBright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rudenko down to the mat. Rudenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McBright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rudenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##TD#
McBright gets the takedown into side control.
Rudenko wants to control but McBright postures up.#SUB#
McBright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rudenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rudenko struggling a bit here.#SUB#
McBright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rudenko has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
McBright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rudenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Rudenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McBright.
Rudenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McBright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rudenko regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rudenko wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McBright is trying to work for a kimura but Rudenko is defending well.
#SUB#
McBright seems to be working for a kimura but Rudenko defends the submission attempt.#T4#
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.
McBright controlling the pace. #SUB#
McBright is looking for a kimura here.
McBright is thwarting Rudenko's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rudenko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Rudenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Rudenko clinches up with McBright and pushes him back against the cage.
Rudenko tries to break the clinch but McBright is controlling the position.
McBright can't get the takedown.
McBright is working for takedown but Rudenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rudenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McBright has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rudenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McBright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rudenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rudenko tries to break the clinch but McBright is controlling the position. #T1#
McBright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rudenko's efforts to push away.
McBright tries for a takedown but Rudenko manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Rudenko breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Rudenko as McBright shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rudenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McBright rather than just go for the knockout.
McBright tries for a takedown but Rudenko circles away easily
and Rudenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
McBright has his takedown stuffed
and Rudenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rudenko looks to land a combination but McBright avoids it well.
McBright tried to counter with a leg kick but Rudenko avoided it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McBright is defended easily by Rudenko.
Rudenko lands with a shot to the body.
McBright tries for a takedown but Rudenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rudenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
McBright tries to keep at a distance but Rudenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
McBright is trying to drag Rudenko to the mat but Rudenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rudenko effectively controlling the action here.
Viktor Rudenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McBright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rudenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rudenko is trying to break the clinch but McBright has him pressed against the cage.
Rudenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rudenko misses with a punch to the body.
McBright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rudenko is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBright wants a takedown.
Conor McBright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Rudenko throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Rudenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rudenko 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Rudenko! |
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