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Event:
DMMA 307 Morrison vs Doomsday
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
McKane instigates a clinch.
Bonaparte tries to break free but McKane pushes him back against the cage.
McKane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McKane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McKane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKane struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Bonaparte's head.
A shot in the inside from McKane.
Bonaparte takes a shot to the head.
Bonaparte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonaparte blocks a body shot from McKane.
McKane trying to land knees to the body.
Bonaparte misses with a punch to the body.
McKane missing with knees to the body.
McKane misses with a body punch.
Bonaparte is looking to break free of the clinch but McKane has double underhooks.
Bonaparte tries to break free but McKane pushes him back against the cage.
McKane working aggressively here.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonaparte's elbow.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonaparte misses with the head strike.
McKane lands a left hand.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bonaparte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bonaparte is trying to break free.#T1#
Bonaparte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bonaparte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bonaparte tries to break the clinch but McKane is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Bonaparte.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonaparte avoids the damage to the body.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Bonaparte's head.
McKane scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bonaparte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bonaparte tries to circle away but McKane has him pinned against the cage.
Bonaparte has had enough of the clinch but McKane keeps him there for the moment.
McKane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McKane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McKane connects with a knee to the head.
McKane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McKane obliges.
Bonaparte looks winded!
McKane lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
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!
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McKane lands a body shot.
McKane lands a right hand. #T2#
McKane scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKane lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
McKane is leaning against Bonaparte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKane lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonaparte takes a shot to the head.
McKane lands a nice uppercut.
McKane lands a nice shot to the body.
McKane is leaning against Bonaparte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
McKane lands a right hand.
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
McKane lands a shot to the body.
Bonaparte wants to break free but McKane has control.
A short right from McKane.
McKane lands a left hand.
Bonaparte tries to circle away but McKane has him pinned against the cage.
McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
McKane scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
McKane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaparte or not.
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
McKane scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKane lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonaparte tries to break free but McKane pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from McKane.
McKane scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from McKane.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte takes a knee to the side of the body.
McKane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonapartes head.
McKane lands a shot to the body.
McKane landing knees to the head.
#ROC#Bonaparte is rocked!
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonaparte is still on wobbly legs! Can McKane finish him?#T4#
McKane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McKane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonaparte takes a shot to the head.
McKane lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from McKane as the two fighters clinch.
McKane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaparte or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKane.
Bonaparte seems to have recovered his senses.
McKane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
McKane lands a body shot in the clinch.
McKane presses Bonaparte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaparte or not.
A body shot lands from McKane.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from McKane on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
Bonaparte takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
McKane instigates a clinch.
Bonaparte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
McKane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taz McKane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from McKane.
McKane scores with a knee to the head.
Bonaparte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKane lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Jacques Bonaparte has been cut.
McKane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonaparte is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for McKane.
McKane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McKane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McKane lands a body shot in the clinch.
McKane pushes Bonaparte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonaparte takes a shot to the head. #T1#
McKane lands with a right to the head.
McKane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKane pushes Bonaparte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
McKane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonaparte can do to turn this around?
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from McKane.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKane.
McKane lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from McKane.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
McKane cracks Bonaparte with a nice body shot.
McKane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaparte or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for McKane.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKane.
McKane landing knees to the body.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
McKane lands a big right hand that drops Bonaparte! The killer instinct kicks in and McKane finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McKane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz McKane!
After winning the bout, Taz McKane 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:
DMMA 297 Walton vs Temidare
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
McKane throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shifter is pushing down on McKane's leg trying to pass to half guard. McKane is fighting to maintain full guard but Shifter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shifter thows a huge punch but McKane dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but McKane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage. #SUB#
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but McKane defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but McKane defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shifter missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but McKane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
Shifter 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.
Shifter is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shifter looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB#
Shifter wants to finish this one by submission but McKane is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shifter.
McKane is working to get back to half guard.
Shifter misses with a head shot.
McKane tries to reverse the position but Shifter maintains control.#SUB#
Shifter looking to secure an arm triangle but McKane defends it well. #SUB#
Shifter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McKane can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McKane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Shifter is looking to advance position but McKane won't allow it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McKane sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
McKane is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter.
#SUB#
Shifter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shifter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
McKane wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
Shifter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shifter thows a huge punch but McKane dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McKane defends it well. #SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McKane has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Shifter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McKane is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Shifter throwing shots but McKane is blocking nicely.
McKane is pressing down on Shifter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McKane pulls Shifter in close to prevent any damage.
Shifter is looking to work some ground and pound but McKane has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter wants to pass the guard but McKane is keeping the position.
Shifter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter dominated that round.
That's time! Shifter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
McKane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shifter, pushing him back against the cage.
Shifter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McKane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McKane throws a body shot but no joy.
Shifter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McKane throws a leg kick #TD#
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McKane! #SUB#
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but McKane is defending well.
McKane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane missing with punches from the bottom.
McKane is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McKane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKane can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Shifter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McKane sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McKane has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McKane is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but McKane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
McKane is in trouble now - Shifter has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Shifter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McKane turns into him and now he's in Shifter's guard.
Shifter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
McKane lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
McKane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McKane lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McKane is aware though and is defending well.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing McKane from controlling successfully.
Shifter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McKane has managed to free his arm - good work.
McKane wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but McKane is defending well.
McKane keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McKane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shifter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McKane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shifter has McKane in his guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Shifter ducks down to avoid it.
Taz McKane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKane throws a body punch but Shifter moves out of range. #CL2#
McKane moves into range and clinches up with Shifter.
McKane lands a good knee to the midsection. Shifter won't want to take too many of those.
McKane has a couple of punches blocked by Shifter.
Shifter is trying to drag McKane to the mat but McKane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McKane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from McKane.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shifter is trying to drag McKane to the mat but McKane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Shifter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McKane after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from McKane on the inside.
Shifter is looking for a takedown.
McKane lands a shoulder strike.
McKane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKane tries to work over Shifter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKane lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKane.
Nice body punch from McKane.
McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
McKane digs a right hand underneath Shifter's ribcage. Shifter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McKane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McKane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Shifter avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane tries to work over Shifter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKane scores with a hook to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McKane.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
McKane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McKane lands a right hand.
McKane prevents the takedown attempt.
McKane lands an uppercut.
McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
McKane gets through Shifter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McKane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taz McKane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McKane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shifter backwards.
Shifter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McKane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McKane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shifter backwards.
Shifter wants a takedown.
McKane scores with a hook to the body.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKane lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
McKane works on Shifter's body with a couple of short punches.
Shifter takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Nice body punch from McKane - that landed with a thud.
McKane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKane lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKane is working Shifter over against the cage.
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
McKane lands a knee to the body.
McKane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shifter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McKane trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from McKane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McKane digs a right hand underneath Shifter's ribcage. Shifter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
McKane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
McKane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shifter backwards.
McKane crunches a lovely knee into Shifter's ribcage.
Shifter fails to pull guard.
McKane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shifter backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
A shot in the inside from McKane. #ROC2#Shifter is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McKane obliges.
Oh Shifter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McKane lands a body shot.
McKane lands a body shot.
Shifter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shifter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McKane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shifter takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shifter takes a shot to the head.
McKane tries to land a knee to the head but Shifter blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
Shape Shifter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz McKane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shifter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
DMMA 290 Morrison vs Dragneel
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Wasselach.
McKane moves away from the strike by Wasselach. #CL#
McKane has managed to clinch.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wasselach avoids it.
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
Wasselach misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
McKane misses with the head strike.
McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
McKane missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Wasselach drags the fight down to the ground.
McKane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wasselach's head.
We've been hearing that McKane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wasselach is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McKane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McKane works over Wasselach with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Wasselach seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McKane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasselach looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKane is one step ahead there.
Wasselach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McKane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wasselach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wasselach keeping moving, preventing McKane from controlling successfully.
McKane lands a couple of elbows.
Wasselach is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wasselach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
McKane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasselach is keeping the position for now.
Wasselach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McKane takes a swing at Wasselach's ribcage but misses.
Wasselach walks into a stiff left hand from McKane.#CUT#It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Wasselach lands with a good body shot.
McKane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Wasselach ducks down to avoid it.
Wasselach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKane counters with a body kick.
Wasselach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKane.
Wasselach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wasselach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKane throws a push kick but Wasselach slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Wasselach.
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!#CL#
McKane clinches.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Wasselach jumps into guard, dragging McKane to the mat.
McKane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wasselach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McKane throws a big right hand that misses.
Wasselach is trying to keep McKane in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McKane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McKane throws a hook but Wasselach blocks it.
Wasselach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taz McKane is winning the standup battle so far.
McKane connects with the punch.
McKane misses with a low kick.
Wasselach scoring well with a low kick there.
McKane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKane there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane throws the kick towards the body but Wasselach avoids it.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wasselach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Wasselach checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wasselach keeps the fight on the outside.
Wasselach scores with a jab. McKane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McKane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
McKane gets tackled into the cage by Wasselach. Wasselach maintains the clinch.
McKane cracks Wasselach with a nice body shot.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wasselach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wasselach lands with a light punch inside.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Wasselach.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
Wasselach pushes McKane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Wasselach jumps guard.
Wasselach lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Wasselach looking to pass the guard.
Wasselach being controlled here momentarily.
McKane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
McKane wants to sweep but no luck.
McKane keeping moving, preventing Wasselach from controlling successfully.
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.
Wasselach sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasselach looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wasselach is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McKane wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McKane misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Wasselach misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKane tests Wasselach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wasselach blocks the body kick.
Wasselach lands a leg kick that knocks McKane off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gotan Wasselach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Wasselach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wasselach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from McKane misses the target.
McKane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wasselach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wasselach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wasselach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Wasselach finds it's way through McKane's defenses.
Wasselach throws a head kick that half lands.
Wasselach darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach looks to land a body kick but McKane moved away.
A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target.
McKane misses with a body kick.
A jab from Wasselach misses. #T1#
Wasselach swats away the attempt to clinch by McKane.
Wasselach follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wasselach swats away the attempt to clinch by McKane.
Despite the aggression on Wasselach's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wasselach cracks a nice hook into McKane's ribs.
McKane blocks a head kick by Wasselach.
Wasselach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
McKane throws a jab when Wasselach was well out of range.
Wasselach cracks McKane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McKane tries to clinch up
and Wasselach counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Wasselach misses with a looping right.
Wasselach keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wasselach has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McKane loads up on a big right hand but Wasselach slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Wasselach misses.
McKane throws a body punch but Wasselach moves out of range.
Wasselach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wasselach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wasselach scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Wasselach.
#T3#
Wasselach moves out of range as McKane throws a body kick.
McKane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wasselach blocks a jab.
McKane wants to clinch.
McKane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wasselach if he has to take too many more of those.
McKane throws a shot to the body.
McKane tries to clinch up but Wasselach circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
McKane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McKane wants to clinch.
McKane throws a right hand that misses
and Wasselach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane tries to clinch but Wasselach is having none of it.
Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.#CL#
McKane moves into the clinch successfully.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Wasselach's head.
Wasselach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wasselach takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wasselach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKane lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotan Wasselach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wasselach 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gotan Wasselach!
A relieved looking Gotan Wasselach thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 284 Cole vs Temidare
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McKane is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt moves out of range as McKane throws a body kick.
McKane misses with an attempted mid kick.
McKane scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKane.
McKane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McKane blocks a leg kick.
McKane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McKane scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McKane is looking to counter with a body kick.
McKane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McKane. That did some damage!
McKane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McKane motions for Hunt to come forward. McKane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
McKane is looking to counter punch.
A leg kick checked by McKane.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from McKane misses the target.
McKane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McKane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but McKane checks it.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKane's head backwards.#T2#
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but McKane ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt lands with a kick to the ribs.
McKane sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for McKane's leg but McKane calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Hunt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
McKane throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.#T3#
McKane throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKane moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
McKane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and McKane counters with a nice uppercut.
McKane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKane.
McKane is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but McKane seems unphased.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Hunt connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt with a nice cross.
McKane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and McKane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McKane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McKane misses the target.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McKane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but McKane ducks down to avoid it.
McKane feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McKane connects with a nice looking jab.
McKane throws a series of strikes that have Hunt backpedaling.
#CUT#That has opened up Paul Hunt's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
McKane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt thows a leg kick but McKane checks it
and McKane counters with a stiff right hand.
McKane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but McKane moved out of range.
McKane throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
McKane misses the jab.
McKane throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Paul Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
McKane 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.
McKane ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt. #T1#
Hunt throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.#CL2#
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of McKane backwards.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKane avoids it.
McKane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKane lands an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKanes head.
Hunt pushes McKane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McKane.
McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt tries to work over McKane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage. #T2#
McKane missing with knees to the body.
McKane can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
McKane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McKane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKane misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
McKane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for McKane.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
McKane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow.
Hunt blocks a body shot from McKane. #T3#
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from McKane.
McKane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McKane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKane lands a left hand.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
McKane lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKane.
McKane lands a body shot.
McKane lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Paul Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McKane lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKane scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right hook to the body lands for McKane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
Taz McKane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKane.
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McKane landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McKane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McKane lands a body punch in the clinch.
McKane scores with a hook to the body.
McKane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKane lands an uppercut.#CUT#Paul Hunt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McKane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKane.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hunt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from McKane - that landed with a thud.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt'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. This is the final round!#R3#
McKane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
McKane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles McKane's knee momentarily.
McKane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD#
McKane throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Hunt tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Hunt is rocked!
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKane.
McKane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
McKane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McKane content to stall in guard here.
McKane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.#T1#
McKane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McKane forces his way into half guard.
McKane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Hunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Taz McKane!
A relieved looking Taz McKane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 279 Evans vs McKane
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Evans does it's job there.
Evans misses with a leg kick.
McKane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.
McKane tries to counter with a clinch but Evans shakes him off and moves away.
Evans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Evans lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans with the inside leg kick.
Evans wants to land a leg kick but McKane is out of range. #T1#
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans misses with an uppercut. McKane saw that one coming.
McKane tries to counter with a clinch but Evans shakes him off and moves away.
McKane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
Evans connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKane. #T2#
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
McKane wants to counter with a clinch but Evans pushes him away.
Evans is looking to land body kicks.
McKane 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.
Evans cracks McKane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Evans misses with a straight right.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Evans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans sets himself, and McKane steps forward looking for the clinch! Evans avoids it this time.#CL#
Evans has McKane up against the cage in a clinch.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans blocking some punches.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
McKane missing with knees to the body.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
McKane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from McKane.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from McKane.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as McKane controls the action.
McKane is working Evans over against the cage.
McKane trying to land knees to the body.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
McKane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
McKane lands a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Evans misses with an uppercut.
McKane is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Evans throws a front kick that sends McKane stumbling back into the cage.
Evans cracks McKane with a good jab.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane. #CL#
Evans clinches up with McKane and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McKane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
McKane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McKane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
McKane lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from McKane.
McKane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Evans lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McKane.
Evans prevents a body shot from McKane.
McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKane prevents a body shot from Evans.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Evans.
Evans is leaning against McKane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from McKane.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKane can do to turn this around?
McKane can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
McKane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
McKane takes a shot to the head.
Evans digs a right hand underneath McKane's ribcage. McKane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.#T2#
A short left from Evans.
McKane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as McKane controls his hands.
Knees to the body from McKane.
Evans working aggressively here.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans blocks a body shot from McKane.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taz McKane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKane lands with a left to the head.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
McKane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans misses with some punches.
McKane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane missing with knees to the body.
McKane misses with some punches.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKane.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from McKane as the two fighters clinch.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane trying to land knees to the body.
Evans tries to work over McKane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKane has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
McKane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as McKane controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKane.
McKane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans blocking some punches.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKane lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Evans throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as McKane controls his hands.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Evans - that landed with a thud.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
McKane blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans. #BC#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans thuds a left hand into McKane's body.
McKane checks a leg kick.
Evans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taz McKane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
McKane blocks a jab.
Evans connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKane. McKane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
McKane moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
Jab, jab by Evans - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by McKane as he checks the leg kick.
McKane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Evans.
Evans delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Evans misses with a hook.
McKane tries to counter by closing the distance.
McKane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
A jab from Evans misses.
McKane is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Evans fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McKane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
McKane moves out of range of the body kick.
McKane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Evans.
Evans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McKane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Evans sets himself, and McKane steps forward looking for the clinch! Evans avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKane wants to counter the offense by Evans and move into the clinch position.
Evans looks to throw the jab but McKane is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
McKane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Evans.
McKane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
McKane wants to counter with a clinch but Evans pushes him away.#T3#
Evans throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and McKane counters by moving into the clinch.
McKane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
McKane struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
McKane lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
McKane tries to counter with a clinch but Evans shakes him off and moves away.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans throws a good cross that connects.
McKane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evans misses with a hook. McKane ducked under it nicely.
McKane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Evans.
Nice body kick from Evans.
Evans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Evans misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and McKane counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans scores with a hook to the body.
Evans throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gwynn Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwynn Evans!
Our winner, Gwynn Evans, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 271 Martin vs McKane
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Martin tries a low kick but McKane avoids it.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
Martin misses with a straight left.
McKane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martin will feel that in the morning.
Martin lands an overhand right.
McKane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
McKane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from McKane misses
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin throws a body punch but McKane moves out of range. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.
Martin misses with a right hand
and McKane counters with a nice leg kick.
Martin looks to throw a body kick
and McKane counters with a low kick, right behind Martin 's knee.
Martin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McKane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martin moves forwards but McKane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McKane slips a jab from Martin.#T2#
Martin connects with a leg kick.
McKane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martin misses with a left hand
and McKane counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin throws the left hand but McKane avoids the punch easily.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKane.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
McKane throws a fast counter high kick but Martin manages to duck under it in time.
McKane lunges at Martin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Martin's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. McKane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin lands a nice looking kick to the body. McKane takes a step back to recover.
McKane moves out of range of the body kick.
McKane moves out of range of the body kick.
McKane misses with a head kick.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. McKane catches Martin right on the button with a cross.
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martin.
Good work by McKane as he checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin with a nice cross.
Martin throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and McKane counters with a right hand that sends Martin tumbling to the canvas! Can McKane finish him? He dives into Martin's guard looking to do just that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Martin misses. #CUT2#It looks like Swole Ricky Martin has been cut.
Martin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Martin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swole Ricky Martin is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin misses with a looping right.
It seemed like McKane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martin missing with a left hand there. McKane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McKane if he has to take too many more of those.
Martin connects with a single shot there.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Martin.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and McKane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Jab by Martin.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and McKane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McKane checks a leg kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane throws a lazy uppercut
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Martin misses.
McKane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Martin.#T3#
Martin lands with a shot to the body.
McKane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martin lands with a right hand.
McKane moves out of range as Martin strikes.
And McKane responds with a good body kick, but Martin manages to step out the way in time.
A lazy body kick from Martin
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin misses with a right hand
and McKane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martin's knee momentarily.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Martin with a nice calf kick.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martin throws out a powerful jab.
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!
McKane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin cracks McKane with a hook to the temple - McKane is on wobbly legs here! Martin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McKane falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Martin wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Swole Ricky Martin!
Swole Ricky Martin retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Swole Ricky Martin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 262
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Gora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
McKane moves into the clinch successfully.
Gora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Gora manages to break the clinch.
Gora looks to score with a jab to the body but McKane is just out of range.
McKane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKane lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by McKane.
Gora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gora scores with a leg kick.
McKane misses with a straight left.
McKane throws a wild body kick that Gora sees coming a mile off.
Gora swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McKane throws a hook but Gora blocks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McKane.
Gora scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for McKane.
#CL2#
McKane instigates a clinch.
McKane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Gora avoids the damage to the body.
McKane scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKane throws a hook to the side of Gora's head but Gora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McKane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane works Gora's body with a nice hook.
A big left from McKane misses.
McKane jabs Gora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McKane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gora shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T2#
Gora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKane lands with a cross.
Taz McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane tests Gora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from McKane misses.
McKane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big left from Gora misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Gora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKane.
Gora checks the leg kick.
McKane scores with a nice head shot.
Gora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gora moves out of range of the leg kick from McKane.
Gora feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
McKane looks to land a body kick but Gora moved away.
McKane connects with the punch.
Gora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gora takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gora throws a shot from downtown. McKane moves away and avoids it.
McKane throws out a counter right but Gora avoids it with no problem.
Gora catches McKane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab lands there for Gora.
McKane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McKane misses with a leg kick
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gora tried to counter with a leg kick but McKane avoided it.
McKane connects with a body shot that sends Gora's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane throws a leg kick which misses Gora's front leg but catches the back leg as Gora tries to avoid it.
McKane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Gora blocks a head kick by McKane.
McKane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gora on the side of the head.
McKane throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
McKane drives through and clinches with Gora against the cage.
Gora pushes McKane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Gora avoids the damage to the body.
Gora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKane lands a good knee to the midsection. Gora won't want to take too many of those.
Gora lands a nice uppercut.
McKane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goras head.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKane lands a good knee to the midsection. Gora won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gora had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McKane.
Gora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McKane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gora doesn't seem bothered though.
McKane lands a glancing blow to the side of Gora's head.
Gora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gora keeps the fight on the outside.
Gora thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McKane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gora scrambles back to his feet.
Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gora throwing a counter right hand but McKane manages to avoid it.
McKane cracks Gora with a right hand to the side of the head.
McKane scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gora.
As McKane backs away, Gora returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gora pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McKane back to the cage. Gora follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKane. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from McKane.
A jab from McKane does it's job there.
Gora throws a combination. McKane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McKane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McKane cracks Gora with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Gora ducks down to avoid it.
McKane works the jab nicely.
McKane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gora checks it well.
McKane thumps Gora with a low kick.
Gora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gora takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKane finds it's way round the side to connect with Gora's head. #T2#
McKane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKane throws out the jab.
Gora is looking to counter punch.
McKane connects with a looping right hand.
McKane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McKane misses with a right hand
and Gora counters with a head kick.
McKane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKane.
Gora throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
Gora tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKane swings for the body but Gora moves out of range.
Gora lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McKane throws a sloppy head kick and Gora moves out of range easily.
Gora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McKane.#T3#
McKane moves out of range of the strikes.
McKane thumps Gora with a low kick.
Gora 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.
McKane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McKane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gora can pounce on him.
A big left from Gora misses.
Taz McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKane misses with a combination
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
McKane throws a head kick but Gora moves out of range.
Gora throws out a powerful jab.
McKane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McKane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gora. That did some damage!#T4#
McKane lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gora fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McKane checks it well.
McKane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gora feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McKane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McKane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from McKane misses
and Gora makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gora will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McKane checks the leg kick nicely there.
McKane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McKane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gora is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
McKane moves into range and clinches up with Gora.
McKane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by McKane.
#CUT2#It looks like Borowa Gora has been cut.
McKane trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Borowa Gora's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McKane throws a sloppy head kick and Gora moves out of range easily.
McKane fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKane throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gora counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gora takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McKane throws a lazy body kick
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
McKane lands a glancing blow to the side of Gora's head.
Gora takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gora misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane checks a leg kick nicely.
Gora scores with a nice strike.
Gora swings widly with a right hand
and McKane counters with a nice body shot.
McKane lands a head kick. Gora smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
McKane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Gora tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McKane throws the left hand but Gora avoids the punch easily.
Gora is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
McKane clinches up against the cage.
Gora misses with the head strike.
Gora is trying to break free.
Gora wants to get back to striking at distance but McKane won't allow it.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Gora on the inside.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKane struggles to land a body shot inside as Gora controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McKane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC#
Gora breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
McKane throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKane throws a right hand that misses
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora throws a right hand that McKane ducks under and follows up with a left that McKane also avoids with ease.
Gora looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gora lands a glancing blow to the side of McKane's head.
A left lands for McKane.
Good standup being displayed there by McKane as he connects with a hook.
McKane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McKane lands a jab to the nose.
McKane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McKane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gora doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
McKane throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gora misses the target.
McKane checks a low kick from Gora.
Gora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKane throws a jab but it's blocked by Gora.
Gora was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gora keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gora throws a right hand that McKane ducks under and follows up with a left that McKane also avoids with ease.
McKane moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McKane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick lands from McKane.
McKane fakes the leg kick and cracks Gora in the body.
McKane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gora.
McKane misses with an uppercut
and Gora counters with a low kick, right behind McKane 's knee. #T4#
McKane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McKane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gora counters with a left and a right that stings McKane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane is looking to land body kicks.
McKane moves in looking to clinch but Gora pushes him off.
Gora is looking for a counter combo.
McKane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gora counters with a leg kick.
Gora fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like McKane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKane stuns Gora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McKane staying out of range there.
McKane swings widly with a right hand
and Gora counters with a stiff right hand.
McKane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Borowa Gora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gora takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz McKane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKane 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz McKane!
An out of breath Taz McKane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 248 Menezes vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
McKane tries to clinch but Kalske moves out of range.
McKane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKane darts in trying to clinch
and Kalske counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McKane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalske's hands.
A head kick misses from McKane.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKane.
McKane thows a leg kick but Kalske checks it
and Kalske counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from McKane misses #TD2#
and Kalske counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McKane!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalske controlling the position.
Kalske is trying to ground and pound but McKane uses the momentary lack of control by Kalske to regain half guard. #T1#
Kalske missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McKane is refusing to be controlled, as Kalske sits in half guard.
McKane is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kalske trying to mount his opponent but McKane defends it.
Kalske thows a huge punch but McKane dodges it nicely.
Kalske content to control rather than advance.
McKane is refusing to be controlled, as Kalske sits in half 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.
Kalske passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kalske unloads with some shots from mount but McKane bucks and avoids them well.
Kalske looking to finish McKane with some ground and pound. This is bad for McKane!
Kalske throwing strikes but McKane recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Kalske takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kalske trying to control from McKane's half guard. McKane has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kalske is fighting to break McKane's control of his arms but McKane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kalske throwing strikes but missing.
McKane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McKane keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalske accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McKane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kalske slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kalske wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKane keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalske misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McKane is not content to let Kalske control the position.
Kalske cracks McKane with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Kalske is trying to get an arm triangle but McKane is defending well.
Kalske trying to control the position but McKane is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McKane misses with a hook
and Kalske counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McKane thinking.
McKane throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kalske decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McKane's guard.
Kalske controlling from the top position.
Kalske has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kalske in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalske throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKane working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalske postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
McKane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalske.
Kalske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalske wants to control from the top but McKane keeps moving.
Kalske throws a strike but McKane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kalske looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kalske looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalske not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKane wants to control from the top but Kalske keeps moving.
Kalske working a defensive guard but McKane passes into half guard.
McKane is looking to take a break and control but Kalske is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Kalske is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKane pulls his head out easily.
McKane prevents Kalske from improving his position.
Kalske keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McKane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalske's head.
Kalske is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McKane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McKane's back!
Kalske misses with punches from the back.
McKane trying to control the hands but Kalske breaks the grip.
Kalske is hanging on to McKane's back as he tries to escape.
McKane is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kalske scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T3#
McKane tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kalske thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kalske throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McKane because Kalske loaded up on that one.
McKane is looking to get to half guard.
Kalske misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kalske is trying to control here but McKane has managed to regain half guard.
McKane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalske's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalske's back!
McKane lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from McKane. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
McKane is working the ground and pound. Can Kalske escape?
McKane scores with punches and elbows.
McKane lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalske tries to break free.
Kalske is trying to remain composed but McKane is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kalske can't escape the position.
McKane lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McKane misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kalske counters with a shoot takedown. McKane fights it but they end up in guard.
Kalske preventing the sweep.
Kalske trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalske wants to control from the top but McKane keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalske with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalske throws an elbow that misses. McKane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalske's guard. Nice move by McKane!#REVR##T1#
McKane trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kalske has his foot on McKane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McKane works his way back into a safe position though.
McKane postures up.
#SUB2#
Kalske throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McKane wants to control from the top but Kalske keeps moving.
Kalske is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kalske is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McKane defends well.#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.
McKane preventing the sweep.
McKane controls from within his opponent's guard.
McKane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McKane is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalske has wrist control.
McKane trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalske looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kalske throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalske is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
McKane preventing the sweep.
Kalske is trying to control the position but McKane postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKane misses with a hook. Kalske ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Kalske was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McKane tries to clinch
and Kalske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalske's hands.
McKane with a nice calf kick.
Kalske will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKane throws a solid leg kick but Kalske takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McKane.#T4#
McKane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McKane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kalske misses with a straight left.
McKane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kalske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKane misses with the body kick
enabling Kalske to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalske throws a hook but McKane avoids it easily.
McKane scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane takes a swing at Kalske's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for McKane.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalske.
Kalske fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKane on the side of the head.
Kalske avoids the body shot from McKane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hjallis Kalske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kalske 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjallis Kalske!
A victorious Hjallis Kalske thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 237 Bonaparte vs Okongwu
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
McKane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKane misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
McKane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Evans misses with a left hand
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
Evans looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McKane.
Evans follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Evans there.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
McKane tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
McKane is looking to chop away at Evans's legs.
Evans misses the jab.
Evans misses with a hook. McKane ducked under it nicely.
McKane moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a leg kick that misses.
Evans throws the kick towards the body but McKane avoids it.
McKane misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Nice jab there from Evans.
McKane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
McKane slips a straight right by Evans.#T1#
McKane lands a right hook to the body.
Evans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKane's head backwards.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans slips under a jab from McKane.
McKane misses with a body kick.
Evans wants to land a leg kick but McKane is out of range.
McKane misses with a straight right.
Evans sizes up McKane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McKane walks into a stiff left hand from Evans.
McKane misses with a straight left.
A jab from McKane finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evans lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Evans throws a hook to the side of McKane's head but McKane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McKane.
McKane feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
McKane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
#T2#
McKane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McKane throws a solid leg kick but Evans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McKane.
McKane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
McKane throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
It seemed like Evans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McKane throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Evans scores with a jab. McKane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McKane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McKane moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but McKane slips the punch.
Evans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McKane's head.
McKane looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Evans steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McKane. That one must have hurt.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
McKane missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKane stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McKane takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Evans throws a poor cross that misses
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McKane.
Evans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Evans scores with a shot to the body.
McKane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab lands there for McKane.
Some bone on bone action there as Evans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McKane slips under a jab from Evans.
Evans digs a good hook to McKane's body.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for McKane. That snapped Evans's head back.
McKane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKane moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - McKane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKane lands a really nice looking cross but Evans seems unphased.
McKane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Evans throws a low kick, looking for McKane's leg but McKane calmly moves out of range.
Evans looks to land a left hand but McKane moved out of range nicely.
Evans misses with an uppercut. McKane saw that one coming.
McKane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.#T4#
Evans looks to land a right hand but McKane moved out of range.
McKane checks a low kick from Evans.
Evans is looking to chop away at McKane's legs.
McKane thows a body kick. Evans tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McKane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans punishes McKane's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Evans. Those never looked like landing.
McKane slips under a jab.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKane, as that shot connected.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Evans - that will leave a mark!
Evans stuns McKane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans scores with the left hand. McKane knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab by McKane.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKane throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
McKane lands a jab to the head.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice combination there by McKane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Evans takes one on the button.
Evans drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Evans looks to land a right hand but McKane moved out of range.
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
Evans throws a series of punches but McKane moves out of range.
McKane looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
McKane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Evans misses with a left hand
and McKane counters with a thumping low kick.
McKane tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target.
McKane throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
McKane throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.#CL#
McKane gets a clinch. #BC2#
Evans manages to break the clinch.
McKane swinging wildly here.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but McKane is just out of range.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McKane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
A leg kick checked by McKane.
Nice body kick from McKane.
McKane misses with a hook.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from McKane misses its target.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. McKane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans takes a swing at McKane's ribcage but misses.
Evans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McKane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
McKane tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans counters with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
McKane connects with the punch.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
McKane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans takes one to the chin there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evans lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McKane doesn't seem bothered though.
McKane misses with a body shot.
Evans throws a right hand that misses
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Evans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McKane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Evans tries to work over McKane's front leg with a kick but McKane checks it.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
McKane throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Evans tenderised McKane's leg. McKane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - McKane coming out on top.
McKane throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
McKane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Evans is looking to land body kicks.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
McKane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
A leg kick checked by McKane.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans scores with a jab. McKane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McKane lands a really nice looking cross but Evans seems unphased.
#T3#
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
McKane throws a solid leg kick but Evans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McKane.
Evans throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Evans misses.
McKane closes the distance but Evans moves to the side
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McKane is looking to clinch.
Evans lands a head shot.
Evans scores with a leg kick.
McKane throws out a loose jab but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McKane scores with a shot to the body.
Evans moves away from the strike by McKane.
Evans on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McKane doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
A swing and a miss from McKane.
McKane misses with a looping left.
As McKane backs off Evans throws a huge counter combo but McKane manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
McKane throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Evans thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Evans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McKane.
Evans misses with a right hand
enabling McKane to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans blocks the body kick.
Evans throws a leg kick but McKane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Evans feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McKanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKane.
McKane staying out of range there.
McKane is looking to land body kicks.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
McKane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKane moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans's corner calls for a 1-2. Evans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKane slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKane.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from McKane misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Evans staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKane.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
McKane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evans blocks the body kick.
Evans swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
McKane moves out of range as Evans throws a body kick.
McKane lands with a shot to the body.
McKane lands a nice looking body shot.
McKane throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane misses with a hook
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKane looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
McKane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Evans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McKane half committed to a counter leg kick.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKane.
McKane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McKane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Evans throws a series of punches but McKane avoids them all with ease.
Evans throws a low kick, looking for McKane's leg but McKane calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McKane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKane tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Evans.
Evans avoids the body shot from McKane.
Evans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Evans blocks the leg kick.
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKane lands with a good body shot.
Evans tries a low kick but McKane avoids it.
McKane is looking to counter with a body kick.
Evans uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McKane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans with the inside leg kick. #CL#
McKane has managed to clinch.
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gwynn Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McKane missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans misses with a hook
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKane scores with a kick to the midsection.
Evans misses with a looping left.
McKane misses with a head kick.
McKane lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
McKane throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
McKane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.
McKane is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
McKane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans drops his hands momentarily and McKane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Evans lands a jab to McKane's midsection.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
McKane wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.#T3#
McKane moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
McKane lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
McKane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taz McKane is winning the standup battle so far.
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Evans tries to get set, McKane tries to push him back and clinch up but Evans manages to avoid the attempt.
Evans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McKane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Evans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKane scores with a one two! Evans had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McKane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKane throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McKane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Evans misses with an uppercut
and McKane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
McKane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.#T4#
Evans misses with a body shot
and McKane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evans's head.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by McKane.
McKane tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Evans tries to land a front kick but McKane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McKane misses with a body shot.
#CL#
McKane clinches up with Evans and pushes him back against the cage.
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane misses with some punches.
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McKane or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as McKane controls the action.
McKane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Evans looking to stall.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz McKane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McKane 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz McKane!
A very excited looking Taz McKane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 228 Pinks vs McKane
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Pinks misses with a straight right.
Pinks misses with an uppercut. McKane saw that one coming.
Pinks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McKane delivers a nice body kick.
McKane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKane! But no joy.
Pinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Pinks is predictable there
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinks moves to clinch but McKane breaks away
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
Pinks cracks McKane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Pinks.
Pinks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
McKane drops his hands momentarily and Pinks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McKane throws a series of punches but Pinks moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinks misses the target.
Pinks swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
McKane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pinks.
Pinks throws a head kick that half lands.
Pinks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane slips a straight right by Pinks.
Pinks misses with a looping right.
Pinks throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by McKane.
Pinks throws a head kick that misses
and McKane counters with a solid body kick.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Pinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKane throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
McKane lands with a hook. Pinks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Pinks is rocked!
Pinks throws a poor cross that misses
and McKane counters with a crisp right that sends Pinks to the canvas! McKane follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz McKane!
During a confident post fight interview, Taz McKane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 218 Pinkman vs Kwong
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
McKane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Keil misses its intended target.
Keil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keil throws a series of punches but McKane moves out of range.
McKane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKane misses with a left hand
enabling Keil to counter with a crisp jab.
McKane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Donner Keil has been cut.
Keil misses with the body kick
and Keil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKane moves away from the strike by Keil.
McKane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McKane throws a lazy uppercut
and Keil counters with a two punch combo.
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!
McKane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Keil thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
McKane lands with a shot to the body.
McKane tries to score with a low kick but Keil moves his leg out of the way.
McKane takes a swing at Keil's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Keil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by McKane as he connects with a hook.
McKane connects with a superb combination that knocks Keil out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles McKane before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Keil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taz McKane!
Taz McKane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 209 Adeoluwa vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
McKane lands with an uppercut that bounces Lalime off the cage and back into range.
Lalime blocks the body kick.
Lalime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
McKane is looking to counter punch.
McKane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lalime.
Lalime throws a predictable looking body shot
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Lalime misses.
McKane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane misses with an uppercut
letting Lalime counter with a right hand.
Lalime misses with a hook
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKane half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
McKane slips a jab from Lalime.
McKane lands with a good body shot.
Lalime throws a body punch but McKane moves out of range.
Lalime sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lalime throws a body punch but McKane moves out of range.
Lalime lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lalime misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
McKane connects with a looping right hand.
McKane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McKane throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lalime counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Lalime coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lalime ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lalime throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane. #T3#
Lalime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lalime thinking.
McKane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
McKane thinks about countering with a body kick.
McKane throws a sloppy body shot
and Lalime counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lalime fails to land with a series of punches.
Lalime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Lalime misses the target.
McKane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Lalime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKane counters with a nice uppercut.
Lalime throws a hook to the side of McKane's head but McKane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from McKane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McKane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lalime throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane lands a body shot.
McKane blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Lalime closes the distance and clinches.
McKane pushes Lalime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane blocking some punches.
Lalime managing to block the knees to the body from McKane.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McKane blocking some punches.
McKane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lalime in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McKane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime blocks a body shot from McKane.
McKane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lalime avoids it.
Lalime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKane.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from McKane.
McKane digs a right hand underneath Lalime's ribcage. Lalime let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lalime blocking some punches.
Lalime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
Lalime prevents a body shot from McKane. #T1#
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
Lalime tries a body shot but McKane blocks it.
I was talking to McKane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from McKane on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lalime.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Lalime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKane avoids it.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McKane or not.
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as McKane controls the action.
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McKane misses with the head strike.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane. #T2#
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Lalime avoids the damage to the body.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lalime in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane is working Lalime over against the cage.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane working aggressively here.
Lalime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKane.
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKane has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Lalime is trying to push McKane away but McKane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing Lalime back against the cage.
McKane tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lalime lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lalime is breathing heavily.#T3#
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as McKane controls the action.
McKane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKane working aggressively here.
McKane lands a nice knee to the body.
McKane landing knees to the head.
McKane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lalime blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McKane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taz McKane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McKane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lalime backwards.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
Lalime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Lalime avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.
McKane cracks Lalime with a nice body shot.
McKane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane lands a nice uppercut.
McKane lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane misses with a knee to the head.
McKane lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC#Lalime is rocked!
McKane missing with knees to the body.
Taz McKane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lalime is still on wobbly legs! Can McKane finish him?#T4#
McKane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lalime seems to have recovered his senses.
McKane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalime can do to turn this around?
A short left from McKane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
McKane lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from McKane.
A right hand to the body from McKane.
McKane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McKane seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lalime.
A shot in the inside from Lalime.
McKane lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD#
McKane drops Lalime with a big left hand and mounts him. Lalime is in big trouble!
The referee warns Lalime that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane unloading with bombs!
McKane tries to control but Lalime wriggling away.
McKane postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lalime in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lalime to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz McKane!
Taz McKane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 199 Klimenko vs Menezes
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans takes a swing at McKane's ribcage but misses.
Evans lands an overhand right.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evans goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McKane throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Evans connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
McKane scores with a body shot.
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
Evans throws a poor cross that misses
and McKane counters with a good low kick that Evans was not able to check. #T1#
McKane throws a chopping leg kick but Evans manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Evans misses with a straight left.
Evans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McKane.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKane.
Evans misses with a straight left.
McKane throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Evans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Evans lands with an uppercut that bounces McKane off the cage and back into range.
Evans misses with a hook.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKane.
McKane thinks about the counter body kick.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. McKane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Evans lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans blocks a jab.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKane.
Evans misses with an uppercut.
McKane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Evans throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
McKane feints a counter leg kick.
McKane looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Evans walks into a left hand.
Evans misses with a hook.
Evans misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
McKane throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.
McKane staying out of range there.
It seemed like McKane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Evans throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Evans scores with a nice right hand.
McKane tries to move into range but Evans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
McKane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Evans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McKane's head.
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!
McKane digs a good hook to Evans's body.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Evans fakes the leg kick and cracks McKane in the body.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
McKane moves into the clinch.
McKane prevents a body shot from Evans.
Evans works on McKane's body with a couple of short punches.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
McKane lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.
Evans misses with a hook.
Evans misses with an uppercut. McKane saw that one coming.
Evans throws a lazy head kick
and McKane counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but McKane slips the punch.
McKane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
McKane blocks a head kick by Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans 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.
McKane takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McKane's head.#T1#
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like McKane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans throws a lazy right hand but McKane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKane is trying to counter with his kicks.
McKane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Evans checks it well.
A nice leg kick from McKane, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the body from Evans misses
and McKane counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans throws a lazy right hand but McKane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Evans throws the left hand but McKane avoids the punch easily.
McKane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McKane blocks a head kick by Evans.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
McKane feints a counter leg kick.
Evans misses with a hook.
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from McKane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Evans takes a swing at McKane's ribcage but misses.
McKane is looking for the big counter here.
McKane moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
McKane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Evans misses with a head kick.
McKane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.#T3#
Evans missing with a left hand there. McKane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKane takes one to the side of the head.
Evans throws the kick towards the body but McKane avoids it.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane wants to clinch.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
McKane with a nice calf kick.
Evans lands with a nice body kick.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Taz McKane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Evans misses with a body punch
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evans misses with a left hand
and McKane counters with an inside leg kick.
Evans throws a hook but McKane blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
Evans cracks McKane with a right hand to the side of the head.
McKane misses with a looping right.
McKane takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
McKane misses with a kick to the body.
Gwynn Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. McKane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Evans throws a head kick but McKane moves out of range.
Evans misses with an uppercut
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans cracks McKane with an open hand slap.
McKane walks into a jab.
McKane takes one to the chin there.
A nice combination there by Evans.
Evans blocks the body kick.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw.
Evans misses with a shot to the body
and McKane counters with a left to the body.
Evans misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans throws a head kick but McKane moves out of range.
#T1#
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.
McKane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McKane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Evans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick from McKane.
Evans misses with the body kick
and McKane counters with a slapping leg kick.
McKane throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
McKane tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans throws a body punch but McKane moves out of range.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy.
McKane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Evans falls off balance throwing a combination
and McKane counters with a low kick, right behind Evans 's knee. #T2#
McKane takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
McKane avoids the body shot from Evans.
McKane throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
McKane misses the shot to the body.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
McKane drops his hands momentarily and Evans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evans throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McKane tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
McKane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
McKane tries a quick counter leg kick but Evans is wise to it.#T3#
McKane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans throws a lazy body kick
and McKane counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
McKane closes the distance and pushes Evans back into the cage.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
McKane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Nice body punch from McKane - that landed with a thud.
McKane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
McKane lands a shoulder strike.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKane can do to turn this around?
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McKane as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKane.
McKane lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
McKane lands with a light punch inside.
McKane gets through Evans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McKane is leaning against Evans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKane.
McKane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Taz McKane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
McKane missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKane.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from McKane.
McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
McKane lands an uppercut.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McKane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Evans seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McKane can turn it around.
McKane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
McKane tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKane gets through Evans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz McKane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwynn Evans!
An out of breath Gwynn Evans thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 192 Don Vs Costeau
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target.
McKane scores with a nice head shot.
Bolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bolt fails with the takedown.
McKane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bolt avoids the body shot from McKane.
Bolt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bolt is looking to counter the offense by McKane and move into the clinch.
McKane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bolt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolt scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKane.
McKane lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Bolt is rocked!
Bolt gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Taz McKane!
Taz McKane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bellicose XLIII
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nagasaki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McKane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nagasaki misses with a two punch combination.
Nagasaki throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
McKane throws out a counter right but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
Hiroshima Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Nagasaki.
McKane lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki blocks a low kick nicely.
McKane lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Nagasaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
McKane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKane connects with a body shot that sends Nagasaki's belly button to the back.
McKane throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. McKane ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki thuds a left hand into McKane's body.#T2#
Nagasaki scores with a nice body kick.
Nagasaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McKane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagasaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McKane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane wants to clinch but Nagasaki slips to the side
and Nagasaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
enabling McKane to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Nagasaki does no damage.
A cross from Nagasaki lands.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. McKane does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKane flicks out a counter leg kick but Nagasaki steps away.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from McKane.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses its target.
McKane tries to clinch up but Nagasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
McKane connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and McKane counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. McKane will feel that in the morning.
We've been told by Nagasaki's head coaches at Just a bunch of gays that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
McKane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McKane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nagasaki lands with a nice body kick.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki is looking to slow McKane down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshima Nagasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McKane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nagasaki throws a hook but McKane avoids it easily.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nagasaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagasaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Nagasaki punishes McKane's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as McKane blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from McKane misses
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nagasaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the body from Nagasaki misses
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
Nagasaki pounces like a tiger and cracks McKane with a vicious hook! McKane is down but not out! Nagasaki follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hiroshima Nagasaki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hiroshima Nagasaki made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXVIII
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
Both fighters circling a little - McKane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McKane tries to clinch up.
Fish drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKane sprawls and moves away.
McKane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fish has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKane finds it's way round the side to connect with Fish's head.
Fish misses with an uppercut. McKane saw that one coming.
McKane throws out a counter right but Fish avoids it with no problem.
Fish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fish's sensitive parts.
McKane scores with a jab.
Fish thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKane misses with a combination
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fish lands a leg kick that knocks McKane off balance momentarily.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Fish's shoulder, as Fish tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by McKane. Beautiful body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Fish checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Fish tries to move into range but McKane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from McKane.
McKane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
McKane walks into a straight right hand from Fish.
A solid body kick from McKane.
McKane throws a nice inside leg kick.
McKane moves into range and connects with a jab.
McKane misses with a body shot.
McKane misses with an attempted mid kick.
McKane lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McKane throws a jab when Fish was well out of range.
McKane scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from McKane misses. #T2##KD2#
McKane cracks Fish with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fish looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McKane finish him?
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taz McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Fish as he connects with a hook.
Fish missing with a left hand there. McKane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from McKane is predictable there #TD#
and Fish counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKane won't be happy with that.
McKane is trying to control Fish's posture but Fish avoids it. #SUB#
Fish is trying to get an arm triangle but McKane is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKane wants to control but Fish postures up.#T3##SUB#
Fish thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McKane gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McKane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McKane has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fish trying to control but McKane is having none of it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McKane is wriggling around trying to escape.
McKane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Fish is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McKane can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McKane is squirming around, avoiding Fish's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from McKane, right into the meat of the thigh.
McKane is looking to land body kicks.
McKane lands with an overhand left.
McKane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fish counters with a straight right hand.
Fish throws a sloppy body shot
and McKane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fish thinking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McKane.
Fish misses with an uppercut. McKane saw that one coming.
McKane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fish swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
McKane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
McKane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fish moves out of range as McKane throws a body kick.
McKane wants to clinch but Fish slips to the side
and Fish counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Fish looking to score a takedown here. McKane is defending well but Fish drives through and ends up in McKane's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Fish looking to pass the guard.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Fish stopping the sweep attempt from McKane.
Fish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Fish is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McKane connects with an inside leg kick.
McKane throws a lazy right hand but Fish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Fish.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
Fish swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
Fish swats away the attempt to clinch by McKane.
Taz McKane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taz McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fish checks a leg kick.
Fish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McKane throws a hook to the side of Fish's head but Fish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fish lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McKane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
McKane walks into a stiff left hand from Fish.
McKane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fish connects with an inside leg kick.
McKane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Fish's shoulder, as Fish tries to avoid the shot.
McKane scores with a punch to the head.
McKane misses with a low kick.
McKane thuds a left hand into Fish's body.
Fish throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
McKane closes the distance and clinches.
McKane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fish prevents a body shot from McKane.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fish blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fish. #T4#
McKane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
McKane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McKane working aggressively here.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Fish avoids the damage to the body.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Fish's head.
A right hook to the body lands for McKane.
#TD#
Fish gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fish thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKane's head.
McKane moves into full guard.
Fish wants to pass the guard but McKane is keeping the position.
Fish preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
McKane throws the kick towards the body but Fish avoids it.
McKane throws a push kick but Fish slaps the foot to one side.
Fish lands with a slapping head kick.
Fish walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McKane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fish throws a head kick but McKane moves out of range.
McKane scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by McKane.
McKane checks a low kick from Fish.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Fish moves away and avoids it.
McKane lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but McKane is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McKane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fish's sensitive parts.
McKane pushes Fish away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fish on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McKane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fish feinted with a counter takedown.
McKane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
McKane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fish on the side of the head.
Fish gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKane.#ROC2#Fish is rocked!
Fish gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! McKane points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Fish wakes up just in time to hear McKane thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taz McKane!
During a confident post fight interview, Taz McKane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Sabatory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sabatory has a takedown stuffed.
And McKane counters with a quick kick to the body but Sabatory blocks it.
McKane thumps Sabatory with a low kick.#KD#
McKane lands a big right hand that sends Sabatory crashing to the mat! McKane stays standing though and waves Sabatory back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Lou Sabatory has been cut.
Lou Sabatory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabatory shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McKane defends it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from McKane.
McKane moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sabatory looks winded!
McKane lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Sabatory head around and knocks him out cold! McKane hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taz McKane!
Taz McKane thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Alpin swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
#CL2#
Alpin drives through and clinches with McKane against the cage.
Alpin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alpin avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Alpin.
McKane lands a hook that snaps the head of Alpin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKane.
A short left from McKane.
McKane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alpin misses with some punches.
McKane is leaning against Alpin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKane works on Alpin's body with a couple of short punches.
McKane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alpin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alpin takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like David Alpin has been cut.
McKane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alpin backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alpin looks winded!
McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
McKane lands an uppercut.
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
McKane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from McKane.
McKane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from McKane.
Knees in the clinch landing for McKane.
A hook to the body from McKane.
McKane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKane lands a body shot.
McKane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from McKane.
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alpin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alpin working aggressively here.
McKane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McKane lands a left hand.
Alpin takes a knee to the side of the body.
McKane lands with a left to the head. #T2#
McKane scores with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from McKane. #ROC#Alpin is rocked!
McKane creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Alpin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Alpin drops to his knees and McKane pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz McKane!
A very excited looking Taz McKane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from McKane! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Taz McKane!
A relieved looking Taz McKane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
McKane lands with a right and another and another! Lei is in big trouble! McKane lands again and this time it's lights out for Lei! A quality knockout there for McKane.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Taz McKane!
During a confident post fight interview, Taz McKane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 105
Date: Dec 24, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Diggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKane. #CL2#
Diggs gets a clinch. #BC2#
Diggs breaks from the clinch.
Diggs misses the jab.
McKane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diggs sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Diggs misses.
McKane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diggs sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Diggs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Diggs closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Diggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Diggs as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC2#
Diggs breaks the clinch.
A big left from Diggs misses.
McKane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Diggs moves into range and clinches up with McKane.#BC2#
Diggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diggs throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
McKane tries to counter with a takedown but Diggs is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Diggs moves into the clinch.
McKane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Diggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diggs 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 8:10
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 8:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 8:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Diggs!
During a confident post fight interview, Willie Diggs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 96
Date: Nov 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
McKane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
McKane tries for a kimura but Diggs is defending well.
Diggs is trying to get back to half guard.
McKane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKane passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diggs!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs wants to hold on but McKane pushes him away.#SUB2#
McKane swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taz McKane!
An out of breath Taz McKane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 68
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Reggin with a poor takedown #CL#
and McKane holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reggin is working for takedown but McKane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reggin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McKane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taz McKane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggin Reggin.
Reggin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKane as he jumps to the side.
Reggin goes for a double leg but McKane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McKane continues to drive forward.
Reggin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McKane pinned against the cage. McKane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane leaves Reggin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Reggin tries to get set, McKane tries to push him back and clinch up but Reggin manages to avoid the attempt.
Reggin shoots and misses #CL#
and McKane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reggin wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Reggin tries to pull guard but McKane holds him up against the cage and eventually Reggin drops back down to his feet.
Reggin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McKane just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKane leaning his opponent against the cage.
Come on McKane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reggin goes for a takedown in the clinch but McKane prevents it.
McKane leaning against his opponent.
#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.
Reggin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McKane after a bit of a struggle.
The referee calls for McKane to work.
McKane slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Taz McKane.
Reggin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McKane pinned against the cage. McKane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McKane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McKane wants it to stay on the feet.
McKane tries to counter by clinching up but Reggin breaks away and moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reggin shoots in but McKane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McKane seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McKane slaps away a takedown attempt from Reggin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Reggin tries to get set, McKane tries to push him back and clinch up but Reggin manages to avoid the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz McKane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McKane 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 10:8
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 10:8
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz McKane!
A relieved looking Taz McKane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 56
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
McKane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palhares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palhares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McKane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palhares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palhares tries to counter by closing the distance.
McKane tries to close the distance and clinch but Palhares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palhares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McKane.#T1##CL#
McKane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palhares, pushing him back against the cage.
McKane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Palhares up against the cage.
Palhares has McKane pushed against the cage.#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.
McKane stalling against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Palhares.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palhares stalling in the clinch.
McKane has Palhares pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taz McKane.
I think McKane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 10:9
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 10:9
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz McKane! |
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