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Event:
W11 E2
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Moura darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Moura is looking for a kimura but McKinley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moura to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKinley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
McKinley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Moura wants to work for an arm triangle but McKinley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moura works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Moura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moura advances nicely into full mount.
Moura wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McKinley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.#SUB2#
Moura working for a submission but McKinley is keeping him at bay.
McKinley is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
McKinley tries to hold on but Moura pushes him away. #SUB2#
Moura is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McKinley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Moura wants to take his opponent's back but McKinley doesn't allow it.
McKinley tries to reverse the position but Moura maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura takes McKinley's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, McKinley is in trouble.
McKinley tries to roll but Moura sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
McKinley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Moura. #SUB2#
McKinley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moura is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McKinley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McKinley is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Barn that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McKinley trying to control the hands but Moura won't let him. #T2##SUB2#
Moura looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKinley tries to break free.
Well, with Moura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McKinley is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Moura not allowing McKinley to control his hands. #SUB2#
Moura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McKinley wants to escape the position.
McKinley wants to control his opponent's hands but Moura gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Moura looking for the choke from the back.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Moura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McKinley is really stuck here.
McKinley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Moura's guard. Nice work there by McKinley.
#SUB2#
Moura looking for a triangle here. McKinley is fighting it but it looks tight! Moura pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McKinley is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aderbar Moura! |
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Event:
W10 E2
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Cotroni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cotroni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKinley feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Cotroni misses.
Cotroni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKinley.
McKinley lands with a hook. Cotroni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cotroni walks into a left hand.
Cotroni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McKinley connects with a body shot that sends Cotroni's belly button to the back.
McKinley falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD2#
and Cotroni counters with a nice right hand that sends McKinley toppling to the canvas! McKinley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cotroni finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Moose McKinley has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. McKinley catches Cotroni right on the button with a cross.
Cotroni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKinley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by McKinley.
Some wild striking there from McKinley.
Danga de danga de dang - McKinley scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
McKinley misses with a two punch combination.
McKinley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McKinley cracks a nice hook into Cotroni's ribs.
Cotroni misses with a hook. McKinley ducked under it nicely.
McKinley misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Cotroni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cotroni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McKinley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotroni.
Moose McKinley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKinley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from McKinley finds it's target.
McKinley scores with a jab to the body.
McKinley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McKinley misses with a takedown
and Cotroni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKinley lands with a cross.
McKinley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cotroni's head.
Cotroni throws a big shot that misses.
McKinley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cotroni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McKinley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKinley misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by McKinley - just one landing.
McKinley catches Cotroni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McKinley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McKinley throws out a powerful jab.
McKinley cracks a nice hook into Cotroni's ribs.
McKinley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab, jab by McKinley - just one landing. #T3#
McKinley misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cotroni to counter with a crisp jab.
McKinley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cotroni throws out a counter right but McKinley avoids it with no problem.
McKinley defending well as Cotroni loads up on a big left hand.
Cotroni misses with a looping left.
Cotroni doesn't manage to clinch there - McKinley circles away.
McKinley tries to counter with a takedown but Cotroni is quick to defend against it.
McKinley works Cotroni's body with a nice hook.
McKinley throws a series of strikes that have Cotroni backpedaling.
McKinley takes a swing at Cotroni's ribcage but misses.
McKinley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McKinley throws a looping overhand right but Cotroni ducks down to avoid it.
McKinley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotroni manages to avoid it.
Cotroni throws a jab but it's blocked by McKinley.
The fighters circling - Cotroni throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
McKinley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cotroni on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Cotroni clinches up with McKinley and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotroni.
McKinley wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cotroni lands a nice shot to the body.
McKinley managing to block the knees to the body from Cotroni.
#BC2#
Cotroni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKinley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotroni defends it nicely.
Cotroni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotroni throws an overhand right that drops McKinley like a sack of potatoes! Cotroni dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Cotroni! |
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Event:
W8 E2
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
McKinley digs a good body shot into Yonic's ribs.
McKinley scores with a sloppy right hand. Yonic should have avoided that one.
McKinley scores with a decent looking hook.
McKinley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKinley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McKinley misses the shot to the body.
Yonic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yonic misses with a looping left.
A big left from McKinley misses.
McKinley misses with an uppercut. Yonic saw that one coming.
Yonic throws a shot to the body.
Yonic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKinley throws a series of punches but Yonic moves out of range.
Yonic is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from McKinley misses its intended target.
McKinley scores with a one two! Yonic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moose McKinley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
McKinley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yonic defends it nicely.
McKinley scores with a hook to the body. Yonic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McKinley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yonic's head.
McKinley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yonic counters with a left to the body.
McKinley lands with a shot to the body.
Yonic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yonic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKinley.
Yonic throwing a counter right hand but McKinley manages to avoid it.#T2#
McKinley needs to keep his hands up - Yonic had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by McKinley as he connects with a hook.
McKinley misses with a straight right.
McKinley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yonic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dominick Yonic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moose McKinley.
Yonic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McKinley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yonic's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yonic takes a swing at McKinley's ribcage but misses.
McKinley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big left from Yonic misses.
McKinley cracks Yonic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McKinley works Yonic's body with a nice hook.#T3#
McKinley misses with a left hand
and Yonic counters with a body kick that stops McKinley in his tracks momentarily.
McKinley throws a shot to the body.
Yonic staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Yonic misses the target.
A jab from McKinley misses.
Nice body kick there by Yonic.
McKinley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McKinley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yonic throws a good cross that connects.
McKinley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKinley. Yonic does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
McKinley thuds a left hand into Yonic's body.
Yonic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yonic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKinley swings widly with a right hand
and Yonic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKinley lands with a hook. Yonic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McKinley lands a head shot.
Dominick Yonic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKinley misses with a combination
and Yonic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKinley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Yonic misses.
Yonic scores with a kick to the body.
McKinley takes a swing at Yonic's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moose McKinley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yonic connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for McKinley.
Yonic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yonic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKinley. Yonic does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKinley connects with a right hand. Yonic shakes it off.
McKinley avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for McKinley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic lands a really nice looking cross but McKinley seems unphased.
McKinley missing with a left hand there. Yonic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKinley scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonic takes a swing at McKinley's ribcage but misses. #T1#
McKinley connects with the punch.
Yonic slips under a jab from McKinley.
Yonic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McKinley walks into a stiff left hand from Yonic.
Yonic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Yonic.
Yonic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yonic misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for McKinley.
Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yonic throws a head kick that misses.
McKinley stuns Yonic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from McKinley.
Yonic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Yonic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKinley misses with a right hand
and Yonic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKinley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McKinley.
McKinley throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Yonic to counter with a crisp jab.
McKinley throws a shot from downtown. Yonic moves away and avoids it.
McKinley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yonic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yonic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McKinley connects with a nice looking jab.
Yonic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Yonic misses the target.
McKinley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKinley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yonic eats them both and turns towards McKinley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#Yonic is rocked!
McKinley cracks Yonic with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Yonic tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McKinley pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Yonic is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moose McKinley!
After winning the bout, Moose McKinley 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:
W7 E1
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
McKinley clinches up with Kebab and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kebab.
McKinley scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from McKinley.
Kebab misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKinley is leaning against Kebab and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
McKinley breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
McKinley clinches.
McKinley has a couple of punches blocked by Kebab.
#BC2#
Kebab manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
McKinley takes the fight into the clinch.
McKinley lands a nice shot to the body.
McKinley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKinley lands a nice uppercut.
Kebab blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKinley blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McKinley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kebab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from McKinley.
Kebab throws a punch but it's blocked by McKinley. #BC#
McKinley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kebab has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1##CL#
McKinley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kebab, pushing him back against the cage.
McKinley stalling in the clinch.
McKinley lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Kebab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
McKinley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kebab, pushing him back against the cage.
Kebab working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on McKinley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McKinley scores with a shoulder strike.
Kebab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKinley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKinley leaning his opponent against the cage.
McKinley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from McKinley.
Kebab has a couple of punches blocked by McKinley.
McKinley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kebab lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKinley backwards. #T2#
McKinley tries a body shot but Kebab blocks it.
McKinley lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
McKinley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kebab tries to keep at a distance but McKinley has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Kebab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKinley tries to clinch up but Kebab circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
McKinley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kebab swings wildly with an uppercut but McKinley uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKinley blocks an uppercut.
McKinley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kebab.
McKinley has Kebab pushed against the cage.
McKinley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kebab backwards.
McKinley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKinley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kebab backwards.
McKinley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKinley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kebab up against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kebab.
McKinley effectively controlling the action here.
Kebab swings wildly with an uppercut but McKinley uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKinley lands a body shot.
Kebab lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKinley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McKinley misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, McKinley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kebab working aggressively here.
Kebab swings wildly with an uppercut but McKinley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McKinley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McKinley presses Kebab against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McKinley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kebab uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kebab fails to land. #T4#
Kebab throws a head punch that misses.
Kebab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kebab lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McKinley effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Kebab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKinley lands a nice shot that snaps Kebab's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKinley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
McKinley gets a clinch.
Kebab misses with the head strike.
Kebab makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKinley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from McKinley.
Kebab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKinley misses with a body punch.
McKinley lands a hook that snaps the head of Kebab backwards.
Kebab has a couple of punches blocked by McKinley.
McKinley misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKinley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moose McKinley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McKinley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joey Kebab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kebab lands a jab to the nose.
Kebab loads up on a big right hand but McKinley slips the punch.
We've been told by McKinley's head coaches at The Barn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McKinley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kebab can do to turn this around?#CL#
McKinley moves into the clinch.
Kebab misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kebab throws a head punch that misses.
Kebab blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKinley blocks a body shot from Kebab.
Kebab takes a shot to the head.
McKinley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Moose McKinley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Kebab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kebab backwards.
A short left from McKinley.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McKinley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by McKinley.
#T1#
McKinley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kebab gets through McKinley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McKinley lands a shoulder strike.
Kebab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKinley tries a body shot but Kebab blocks it.
Kebab goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKinley lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKinley.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McKinley lands a hook that snaps the head of Kebab backwards.
Kebab working aggressively here.
Kebab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKinley blocks a body shot from Kebab.
McKinley digs a right hand into Kebab's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kebab's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from McKinley.
McKinley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kebab swings wildly with an uppercut but McKinley uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKinley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kebabs head. #T2#
McKinley slows down the pace here.
A hook to the body from McKinley.
Kebab swings wildly with an uppercut but McKinley uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kebab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McKinley closes the distance and pushes Kebab back into the cage.
Kebab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from McKinley.
Kebab misses with a punch on the inside.
McKinley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kebab misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kebab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKinley lands with a right to the head.
McKinley blocking some punches.
McKinley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kebab swings wildly with an uppercut but McKinley uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKinley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
McKinley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kebab misses with a punch on the inside.
McKinley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kebab backwards.
Kebab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKinley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kebab.
Kebab throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McKinley.
McKinley blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKinley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKinley.
Kebab working aggressively here.
Kebab throws a head punch that misses.
McKinley is leaning against Kebab and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kebab misses with the head strike.
McKinley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKinley. #T4#
McKinley slows down the pace here.
McKinley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kebabs head.
Kebab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kebab misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kebab being controlled against the cage.
McKinley stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKinley. #BC2#
Kebab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKinley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKinley slips under a jab.
McKinley blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKinley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKinley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moose McKinley dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McKinley tries to clinch there but Kebab circles away.
McKinley tries to clinch up but Kebab circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
McKinley closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for McKinley.
Kebab misses with a punch on the inside.
McKinley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from McKinley.
McKinley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McKinley.
Kebab misses with a punch on the inside.
McKinley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kebab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kebab misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKinley scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kebab.
McKinley lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from McKinley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKinley lands a shoulder strike.
McKinley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kebab or not.
A nice left hand lands by McKinley.
#T1#
Kebab throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for McKinley.
Kebab working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKinley.
McKinley is pushing Kebab up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kebab misses with a body punch.
Kebab throws a punch but it's blocked by McKinley.
McKinley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKinley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McKinley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kebab up against the cage.
McKinley blocking some punches.
McKinley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kebab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by McKinley.
Kebab misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKinley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Joey Kebab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kebab.
The referee is keeping an eye on McKinley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McKinley blocking some punches.
McKinley controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Moose McKinley.
McKinley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kebab throws a wild body kick that McKinley sees coming a mile off.
McKinley tries to clinch but Kebab moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kebab! But no joy.
McKinley slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKinley tries to clinch but Kebab moves out of range.
McKinley takes one to the chin there.
McKinley wants to clinch up but Kebab keeps it at a distance.
Kebab throws out a loose jab but McKinley uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
McKinley wants to clinch.#CL#
McKinley clinches up against the cage.
McKinley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McKinley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kebabs head.
McKinley lands a right hand.
McKinley blocks a body shot from Kebab.
A short right from McKinley.
McKinley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kebab misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Kebab breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McKinley checks a leg kick.
Kebab misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kebab keeps the fight on the outside.
McKinley doesn't manage to clinch there - Kebab circles away.
McKinley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kebab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kebab! But no joy.#T4#
McKinley tries to clinch but Kebab is having none of it.
Moose McKinley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McKinley tries to clinch but Kebab is having none of it.
Kebab is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice defenses there by McKinley.
McKinley is looking to clinch but Kebab is avoiding it.
Kebab swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
McKinley forces Kebab back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKinley blocking some punches.
Kebab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKinley just leaning against Kebab, taking a breather.
Kebab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKinley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Kebab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kebab gets tackled into the cage by McKinley. McKinley maintains the clinch.
Kebab is working McKinley over against the cage.
McKinley effectively controlling the action here.
McKinley pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moose McKinley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKinley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moose McKinley!
Moose McKinley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
W6 E2
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Smoke lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Smoke closes the distance and pushes McKinley back into the cage.
McKinley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smoke backwards. #BC#
Smoke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Smoke misses
and McKinley counters with a right hand to the body.
Smoke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smoke throws a poor cross that misses
and McKinley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smoke throws an off balance right hand
and McKinley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smoke fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops McKinley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! McKinley looks to clinch but Smoke throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! McKinley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Big Smoke!
A relieved looking Big Smoke 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:
W5 E1
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Jobber slips under a jab from McKinley.
McKinley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jobber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McKinley cracks Jobber with a good jab.
McKinley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McKinley throws the left hand but Jobber avoids the punch easily.
Jobber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKinley throws out the jab.
Jobber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McKinley but McKinley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jobber looks winded!
Nice uppercut there from McKinley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jobber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jobber fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKinley misses the jab.#T1#
McKinley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McKinley looks to land a combination but Jobber avoids it well.
Jobber with the counter takedown but McKinley avoids it easily.
McKinley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jobber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKinley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McKinley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McKinley connects with a jab.
Jobber tries to score a power double leg takedown but McKinley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jobber somewhat.
Jobber is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jobber slips under a jab from McKinley.
The fighters circling - McKinley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKinley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jobber.
Jobber tries to clinch there but McKinley circles away.
McKinley throws a big counter combination but Jobber scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Jobber.
We've been told by McKinley's head coaches at The Barn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jobber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKinley.
Jobber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKinley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKinley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jobber let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McKinley scores with a hook to the body. Jobber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jobber takes one to the chin there.
Jobber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McKinley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from McKinley does no damage.
McKinley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - McKinley scores with a four punch combination!
McKinley cracks a nice hook into Jobber's ribs.
McKinley stuns Jobber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McKinley cracks Jobber with a right hand to the side of the head.
McKinley throws a series of punches but Jobber avoids them all with ease.
McKinley works Jobber's body with a nice hook.
McKinley lands a head shot.
McKinley lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
McKinley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Jobber is rocked!
McKinley scores with a jab. Jobber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jobber is still on wobbly legs! Can McKinley finish him?
Moose McKinley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKinley connects with the punch.
and McKinley counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jobber! He's just covering up as McKinley starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moose McKinley!
During a confident post fight interview, Moose McKinley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
W4 E1
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Nti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKinley was well out of range. Poor timing from Nti.#CL#
Nti drives through and clinches with McKinley against the cage.
McKinley misses with the head strike.
McKinley throws a punch but it's blocked by Nti.
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKinley.
McKinley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from McKinley.
McKinley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Nti.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by McKinley.
#KD#
Nti drops McKinley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McKinley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#McKinley is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McKinley to his knees! Nti keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Nti!
Kwame Nti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
W2 E2
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. McKinley should have avoided that one.
Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKinley.
Chavez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McKinley.
Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as McKinley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chavez doesn't seem phased though.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKinley! But no joy.
McKinley throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez misses with a right hand
and McKinley counters with a stiff right hand.
McKinley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McKinley misses with a left hand
and McKinley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKinley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and McKinley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from McKinley misses. #T1#
Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McKinley counters with a straight right hand.
Chavez misses with a right hand
and McKinley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McKinley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chavez has time to react.
McKinley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavez throws out the jab.
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
letting McKinley counter with a right hand.
Chavez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKinley finds it's way round the side to connect with Chavez's head.
McKinley moves forwards but Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from McKinley.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McKinley lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKinley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Humberto Chavez has been cut.
McKinley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chavez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
McKinley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chavez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McKinley throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps McKinley's head back.
McKinley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but McKinley moved out of range.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from McKinley.
McKinley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavez under the eye.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of McKinley's head but McKinley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like McKinley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McKinley throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from McKinley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chavez swings for the body but McKinley moves out of range.
McKinley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chavez backs up against the cage.
Chavez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but McKinley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKinley misses with a jab to the body
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
McKinley slips under a jab from Chavez.
Chavez walks into a straight right hand from McKinley.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but McKinley slips the punch.
McKinley thuds a left hand into Chavez's body.
Chavez misses with a straight right. #T4#
McKinley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chavez lunges at McKinley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McKinley's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKinley.
McKinley slips a straight right by Chavez.
McKinley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Chavez misses its intended target.
McKinley swings widly with a right hand
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKinley slips under a jab from Chavez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKinley! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKinley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
McKinley throws out a counter right but Chavez avoids it with no problem.
McKinley scores with a jab to the body.
McKinley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chavez momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moose McKinley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Humberto Chavez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McKinley thuds his right hand into Chavez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McKinley scores with a nice right hand.
Chavez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKinley lands a glancing blow to the side of Chavez's head.
McKinley misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Chavez misses the target.
McKinley takes one on the button.
A jab from McKinley finds it's way through Chavez's defenses.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from McKinley.
It looked like Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chavez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McKinley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Chavez throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Chavez misses with an uppercut. McKinley saw that one coming.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McKinley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moose McKinley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKinley works Chavez's body with a nice hook.
McKinley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McKinley to counter with a crisp jab.
McKinley lands with a nice combination. Chavez backs away looking to recover.
Chavez defending well as McKinley loads up on a big left hand.
McKinley moves out of range of the strikes.
McKinley misses with a jab to the body
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
McKinley throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez misses with a hook
#KD2#
and McKinley counters with a crisp one two that drops Chavez! McKinley thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Chavez to his feet! Chavez is in big trouble!#ROC2#Chavez is rocked!
McKinley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
McKinley misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKinley lands a jab.
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKinley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chavez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McKinley counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Humberto Chavez's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McKinley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
McKinley misses with the combination.
McKinley slips a jab from Chavez.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKinley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKinley throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKinley scores with a body shot.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
McKinley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKinley scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Chavez.
McKinley dips to his left and cracks Chavez with an uppercut!
McKinley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chavez's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. McKinley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McKinley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chavez on the side of the head.
McKinley moves away from the strike by Chavez.
McKinley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
McKinley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moose McKinley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Humberto Chavez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on McKinley's shoulder, as McKinley tries to avoid the shot.
McKinley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKinley lands a jab to the nose.
McKinley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McKinley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chavez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKinley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKinley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from McKinley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chavez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oh Chavez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
A big left from Chavez misses.
Chavez seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
McKinley slips a jab from Chavez.
McKinley slips a straight right by Chavez.
It seemed like McKinley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chavez misses with a hook
#KD2#
and McKinley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chavez! McKinley lets Chavez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#Humberto Chavez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McKinley thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKinley scores with a nice right hand.
McKinley works Chavez's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
McKinley lands a big right hand that sends Chavez crashing to the mat! McKinley stays standing though and waves Chavez back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKinley digs a good hook to Chavez's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD2#
McKinley sends Chavez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McKinley is motioning to the referee to let Chavez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T2#
Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKinley cracks Chavez with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Chavez tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McKinley pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Chavez is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moose McKinley!
Moose McKinley thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
W1 E2
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Blacktoe shoots in for a takedown but McKinley shows good takedown defense.
Jab from McKinley.
McKinley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Blacktoe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McKinley's guard.
Blacktoe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
McKinley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blacktoe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blacktoe landing some decent shots from guard.
McKinley controls Blacktoe momentarily but Blacktoe frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blacktoe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blacktoe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
McKinley is trying to keep Blacktoe in close.
Blacktoe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blacktoe lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#McKinley is rocked!
Blacktoe postures up.
Oh McKinley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blacktoe sitting in guard here, content to control.
McKinley seems to have got his legs back now.
McKinley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blacktoe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Blacktoe controlling the position.#T2#
Blacktoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Blacktoe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Blacktoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and McKinley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blacktoe has managed to get both his arms back between McKinley's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKinley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKinley wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Blacktoe is now in half guard. #SUB#
McKinley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blacktoe pulls his head out easily.
Blacktoe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
McKinley taking some punishment here, with Blacktoe in his half guard.
Blacktoe drops an elbow to the side of McKinley's head.
Nice strikes from Blacktoe there.
Blacktoe is taking a breather. McKinley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blacktoe controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, McKinley is out! Blacktoe gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sinun Blacktoe!
A relieved looking Sinun Blacktoe 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: Aug 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
McKinley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
McKinley pulls guard successfully.
McKinley keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from McKinley.
McKinley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
McKinley keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
McKinley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKinley is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but McKinley keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
McKinley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
McKinley drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
#TD#
McKinley tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
McKinley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
McKinley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McKinley is working hard here to advance position.
McKinley trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKinley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SUB2#
McKinley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McKinley wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#SUB#
McKinley has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into McKinley's guard.#REVB##SUB#
McKinley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Johnson trying to control but McKinley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McKinley is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
McKinley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but McKinley is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McKinley throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McKinley wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
McKinley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to McKinley's head to control him but McKinley postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moose McKinley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McKinley tries a head kick but it misses.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but McKinley pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
McKinley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
McKinley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McKinley is aware though and is defending well.
McKinley wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#T1#
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Johnson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McKinley frees his head nicely. Oh but Johnson has switched to an armbar! McKinley is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). John Johnson! |
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