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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
McCarthy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Waterman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCarthy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCarthy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Waterman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCarthy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Waterman keeps moving.
McCarthy postures up in Waterman's guard and throws a big left but Waterman blocks it. #SUB2#
McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Waterman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Waterman manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Waterman's guard.
Waterman keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McCarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Waterman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Waterman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McCarthy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Waterman has tightened it up now! McCarthy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henry Waterman!
A victorious Henry Waterman 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:
Bellicose 136
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
Bronte misses with a looping right.
Bronte shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCarthy eats them both and turns towards Bronte to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt. #CL#
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
McCarthy has Bronte pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bronte manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
McCarthy has picked Bronte up - he's going for a ride! McCarthy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bronte makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronte circles away.
#CL#
McCarthy forces Bronte back against the cage and clinches.
Bronte lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Sean McCarthy has been cut.#TD#
McCarthy gets control of Bronte's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCarthy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bronte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
McCarthy is working an open guard so Bronte takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Bronte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Bronte pushes him off.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronte steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Bronte moves out of range.
Bronte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bronte lands a head shot.#ROC2#McCarthy is rocked!
Bronte throws an uppercut from hell that sends McCarthy clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bronte stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Bronte!
Bob Bronte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bellicose 117
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Bronte misses with a few strikes there.
McCarthy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
McCarthy gets a double leg takedown into Bronte's guard.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that McCarthy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy prevents Bronte from getting back to his feet.
Bronte keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronte is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bronte keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bronte is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rough House that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Bronte blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronte manages to avoid it.#TD2#
McCarthy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCarthy trying to control but Bronte is working from the bottom.
McCarthy stands and throws Bronte's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McCarthy wants to control but Bronte is keeping him busy. #T2#
McCarthy is trying to move to mount but Bronte reverses beautifully and ends up in McCarthy's guard. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bronte passes into half guard.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but Bronte is very close to passing his half guard.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Bronte has control of the leg. #T3#
McCarthy trying to hold on to Bronte's head to control him but Bronte postures up.
#SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Bronte decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bronte misses with a hook
#TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bronte pushes McCarthy off and gets back to his feet.
Bronte swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronte keeps the fight on the outside.
As McCarthy tries to get set, Bronte tries to push him back and clinch up but McCarthy manages to avoid the attempt.#KD#
Bronte drops McCarthy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McCarthy looks back up at him and smiles so Bronte waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Sean McCarthy has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronte stuffs the takedown.
Bronte throws a hook but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bronte counters with a big right hand! Oh McCarthy is in trouble here! Bronte follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Bronte!
A relieved looking Bob Bronte 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:
Bellicose 101 - Prospects 4
Date: May 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
McCarthy rushes Baker and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Baker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McCarthy punching from the bottom.
Baker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCarthy gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Baker seems keen to control McCarthy's posture.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baker pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
McCarthy passes Baker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCarthy lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy prevents Baker from improving his position.
McCarthy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCarthy controlling the action here. #T2#
Baker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McCarthy trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
McCarthy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baker has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
McCarthy is stalling here. Baker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McCarthy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Baker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been informed that McCarthy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCarthy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Baker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice strikes from Baker there.
Baker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baker is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baker tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCarthy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily. #T4#
McCarthy wants to control but Baker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baker lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Baker postures up.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for a triangle here. Baker is fighting it but it looks tight! McCarthy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Baker is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sean McCarthy! |
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Event:
Outlaw 19 - Brocius vs Orion
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Simbolon counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Simbolon has McCarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
McCarthy pulls guard. #SUB#
McCarthy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simbolon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simbolon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCarthy pulls Simbolon in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy has momentary wrist control but Simbolon slips an elbow through the middle.
Simbolon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simbolon tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard. #SUB#
McCarthy has his foot on Simbolon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simbolon works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Simbolon is looking to advance position but McCarthy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
McCarthy wants to control the pace but Simbolon is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
McCarthy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simbolon has worked his arm free - good work by Simbolon!
Simbolon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCarthy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
McCarthy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simbolon struggling a bit here.#T2#
Simbolon tries to bench press McCarthy off him but McCarthy keeps the position.
McCarthy lands an elbow.
Simbolon is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy scores with punches from side control.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCarthy slows the pace down.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Simbolon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simbolon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
McCarthy has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Simbolon is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McCarthy yanks on the arm and Simbolon is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McCarthy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean McCarthy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Bates throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bates is in McCarthy's guard.
Bates passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCarthy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working. #SUB#
Bates tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
McCarthy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bates has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy trying his best to control but Bates has mounted him.
Bates scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCarthy is trying to escape the mount.
#T1##SUB#
McCarthy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bates.
McCarthy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCarthy taking shots to the head.
Bates prevents McCarthy from getting the reversal.
Bates looking to control but McCarthy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCarthy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bates tries to control but McCarthy wriggling away.
BOOM! Bates connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McCarthy is looking to improve his position but Bates isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
McCarthy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#McCarthy is rocked!
McCarthy wants to control but Bates is having none of it.
McCarthy is still in real trouble! Can Bates finish him?
McCarthy tries to improve his position but instead Bates has taken his back! #SUB#
Bates looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bates trying to control.
McCarthy seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Bates looking for the choke from the back.
McCarthy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bates gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bates gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bates apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD#
Bates looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCarthy!
McCarthy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bates off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB2#
Bates showing good submission defense here.
McCarthy looks winded!
Bates tries to break free.
#SUB2#
McCarthy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bates has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McCarthy is riding his opponent, not letting Bates buck him off.
Bates is really stuck here.
#ES#
Bates is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bates. #T4#
Bates cracks McCarthy with a big right hand but McCarthy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bates trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Bates is chipping away with strikes.
Bates connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McCarthy some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
Bates working the ground and pound.
Bates trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Bates dominated that 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.#R2##CL2#
McCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bates, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Bates has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McCarthy regains guard immediately.
McCarthy is trying to keep Bates in close.
Bates looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Bates pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bates 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates pulls McCarthy in close to his closed guard and prevents McCarthy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bates working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bates has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCarthy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bates swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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.
Bates is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
Bates wants to stand but McCarthy is controlling the position.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Bates is adopting a defensive guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bates dives in for a single leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bates has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCarthy after a bit of a struggle.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?#T3##TD2#
Bates is fighting off a takedown attempt but McCarthy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bates to the mat. Bates regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bates pushes McCarthy off and gets back to his feet.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt - McCarthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
McCarthy pulls guard effortlessly.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
Bates wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Bates is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCarthy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4##SUB2#
McCarthy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bates frees his head nicely. Oh but McCarthy has switched to an armbar! Bates is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sean McCarthy! |
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