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Event:
HFC Fight Night 13
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrew shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thompson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGrew with a body shot.
Thompson looks to land a combination but McGrew avoids it well. #CL#
McGrew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
McGrew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
McGrew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin McGrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from McGrew. McGrew gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGrew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a series of punches but McGrew moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGrew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
McGrew has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGrew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson tries to work over McGrew's front leg with a kick but McGrew checks it.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGrew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGrew shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but McGrew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrew tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thompson manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
McGrew shoots in and bounces Thompson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGrew wants to get up but he can't break Thompson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2##ES2#
Thompson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGrew fails to pull guard.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrew backwards.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent McGrew's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGrew.
McGrew has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGrew can't get the takedown.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
McGrew jumps guard but Thompson stands there with McGrew around his waist. McGrew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGrew is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGrew can't get the takedown.
McGrew is breathing heavily.
McGrew is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McGrew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson is looking to chop away at McGrew's legs.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
McGrew tries to clinch up.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGrew.
McGrew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have McGrew backpedaling.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson tries to bum rush McGrew with a series of wild strikes but McGrew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGrew attempts a counter takedown but Thompson avoids it well and moves away.
McGrew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson misses with a hook.
McGrew wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dave Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGrew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but McGrew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
McGrew seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson takes a swing at McGrew's ribcage but misses.
It looked like McGrew was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGrew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Thompson. #ROC2#McGrew is rocked!
Thompson lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks McGrew out cold! McGrew is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Thompson!
After winning the bout, Dave Thompson 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:
HFC 47:Raynard vs Spong
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
McGrew bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGrew lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Van Elburg down.
Van Elburg is looking for a sweep.
Van Elburg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Van Elburg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGrew scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Van Elburg actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
McGrew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Elburg has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Van Elburg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrew pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Van Elburg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGrew working over Van Elburg with some ground and pound. Van Elburg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Van Elburg has hold of McGrew's hands but McGrew slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGrew seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrew slips a nice elbow through Van Elburg's hands, connecting with Van Elburg's forehead.#SUB#
Van Elburg actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Van Elburg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGrew slips a nice elbow through Van Elburg's hands, connecting with Van Elburg's forehead.#SUB#
Van Elburg looking for submissions off his back.
McGrew drops an elbow to the side of Van Elburg's head.
McGrew takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
McGrew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Elburg is just riding it out for now. McGrew eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Van Elburg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrew pulls his head out easily.
Van Elburg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Van Elburg looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
McGrew is nestled in close to Van Elburg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Van Elburg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGrew looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Elburg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGrew has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGrew looking to control but Van Elburg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGrew in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Van Elburg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Elburg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Elburg tries to reverse the position but McGrew maintains control.
McGrew looking to control and managing it successfully.
McGrew prevents Van Elburg from getting the reversal.#T3#
McGrew controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrew punishing his opponent with strikes.
Van Elburg is in a horrible position here. McGrew smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McGrew looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McGrew lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Van Elburg regains half guard.#SUB#
Van Elburg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Elburg manages to get to full guard.
McGrew looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Van Elburg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGrew is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
McGrew lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McGrew trying to control but Van Elburg is working from the bottom. #SU2#
McGrew decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Van Elburg misses the jab.#TD2#
McGrew drives through with a takedown into Van Elburg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Van Elburg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGrew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGrew manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Van Elburg working for submissions but it's allowed McGrew to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Van Elburg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrew pulls his head out easily.
McGrew is controlling the pace.
#SU2#
McGrew stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Van Elburg to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devin McGrew 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#
McGrew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg throws a body punch but McGrew moves out of range.
Vincent Van Elburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrew slips under a jab.
McGrew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGrew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
McGrew changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Van Elburg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Van Elburg tries to buck McGrew off but McGrew is having none of it.
McGrew is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
McGrew tries for a kimura but Van Elburg is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Elburg tries to bench press McGrew off him but McGrew keeps the position.
Van Elburg manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGrew's best efforts.#SU2#
McGrew decides to stand and escape the position. #T1#
Van Elburg throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and McGrew counters by clinching up. #TD2#
McGrew ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGrew no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
McGrew uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Elburg enables McGrew to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Elburg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGrew forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Van Elburg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Van Elburg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGrew wants to control but Van Elburg is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Van Elburg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Van Elburg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrew pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Van Elburg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Van Elburg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGrew working Van Elburg over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Van Elburg looking for submissions off his back.
McGrew is keen to just control but Van Elburg is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Van Elburg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Elburg is looking for a sweep. McGrew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGrew connects with a nice short shot to Van Elburg's temple. #T3#
Van Elburg gets full guard.#SUB#
Van Elburg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGrew defends it easily.
McGrew postures up and lands a big shot to Van Elburg's brow.
Van Elburg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Van Elburg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGrew is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
McGrew gets to his feet - Van Elburg follows without any prompting. #CL2#
McGrew closes the distance and pushes Van Elburg back into the cage.#TD2#
McGrew tightens his grip and picks Van Elburg up, before dumping him to the ground. Van Elburg manages to land in guard.
McGrew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
McGrew stands up from Van Elburg's guard - McGrew perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
McGrew rushes Van Elburg and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
McGrew gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T4#
McGrew content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Van Elburg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGrew drops an elbow to the side of Van Elburg's head.
McGrew trying to pass the guard but Van Elburg defending well.
McGrew sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Van Elburg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Van Elburg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devin McGrew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Van Elburg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGrew ducks under a wild hook from Van Elburg.#TD2#
McGrew shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Elburg's guard.#SUB#
Van Elburg working for a triangle but McGrew defends it easily.
#SUB#
Van Elburg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McGrew passes into side control.
McGrew passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Van Elburg!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Elburg is desperately trying to improve his position but McGrew has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
McGrew is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Van Elburg has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McGrew takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Van Elburg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
McGrew has hold of Van Elburg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Van Elburg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Van Elburg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
McGrew jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Van Elburg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Van Elburg is looking to reverse the position.
McGrew working the head and body with strikes.
McGrew grinds an elbow into Van Elburg's temple. #T2#
Van Elburg manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGrew's best efforts.#SUB#
Van Elburg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrew pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Van Elburg looking for submissions off his back.
McGrew content to control rather than advance.
McGrew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Van Elburg actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
McGrew 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.
McGrew takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Ground and pound from McGrew.
McGrew wants to control but Van Elburg is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Van Elburg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrew pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Van Elburg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrew pulls his head out easily.
McGrew works his way into side control. #SUB2#
McGrew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Elburg sneaks back into half guard.
Vincent Van Elburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McGrew looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Van Elburg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrew pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Van Elburg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
McGrew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Devin McGrew has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGrew passes to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGrew working the head with strikes.
Devin McGrew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGrew is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Van Elburg's shoulder. That is not cool.
Van Elburg wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin McGrew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGrew winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin McGrew! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1140 Round 2
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
McGrew tries to keep at a distance but Test has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGrew.
Test has a couple of punches blocked by McGrew.
McGrew is trying to push Test away but Test has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Test can't find room to land a body shot as McGrew controls the action.
McGrew is trying to pull guard but Test has him pressed against the cage.
Test lands with a right to the head.
McGrew is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGrew misses with some punches.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
McGrew tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Test smiles and moves away.
Guy Test has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin McGrew.#CL#
McGrew gets tackled into the cage by Test. Test maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Test creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Test scores with a hook to the body.
McGrew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by McGrew.
McGrew jumps guard but Test stands there with McGrew around his waist. McGrew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Test lands a right hand.
Test pushes McGrew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Test lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Test creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGrew misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Test.
Test lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGrew backwards. #ROC#McGrew is rocked!
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by McGrew.
McGrew is still on wobbly legs! Can Test finish him?
McGrew blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test.
McGrew has had enough of the clinch but Test keeps him there for the moment.
Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Test misses with a hook from the clinch.
Test has a couple of punches blocked by McGrew.
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!
McGrew blocking some punches.
Test misses with the head strike.
Test tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
McGrew blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
McGrew blocking some punches.
McGrew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Test misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test.
Test fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Test has a couple of punches blocked by McGrew.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGrew.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
McGrew is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Test tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by McGrew.
Test misses with the head strike.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by McGrew.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
Test misses with some punches.
McGrew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test.
Test misses with some punches.
McGrew blocks an uppercut.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by McGrew.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGrew.
McGrew tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Test smiles and moves away.
Devin McGrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Test lunges in with a left hook that violently twists McGrew head around and knocks him out cold! Test 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 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Test! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1140 Round 1
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
McGrew is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sab's half guard.
McGrew working Sab over with strikes.
Sab looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGrew looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sab slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Sab is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGrew is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrew trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sab manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sab trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGrew's guard.#T1#
Sab stands up over McGrew, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sab passes into half guard. #SUB2#
McGrew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sab pulls his head out easily.
McGrew tries to get to full guard but Sab has control of the leg. #SUB2#
McGrew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sab pulls his head out easily.
Sab trying to control the action but McGrew is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sab perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Sab is trying to work for a kimura but McGrew is defending well.
McGrew trying to control but Sab postures up.
Sab missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sab controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Sab is working for a kimura but McGrew is defending it quite comfortably.
McGrew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGrew.
Sab 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.
Sab is in close to McGrew's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sab trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrew has his hands on Sab's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
McGrew closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McGrew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sab. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sab is looking to improve his position.
Sab is pressing down on McGrew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
McGrew stands up and waves to Sab to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Sab dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGrew is defended easily by Sab.#CL2#
Sab tries to keep at a distance but McGrew has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGrew.
Sab tries to break free but McGrew pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sab breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Sab shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGrew's guard.
McGrew wriggles free and stands up.
McGrew avoids the body shot from Sab.
#T1#
McGrew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sab avoids it really well and circles away.
McGrew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mark Sab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sab pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
McGrew has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
McGrew manages to break the clinch.
McGrew swats away the attempt to clinch by Sab.
McGrew fails with a takedown attempt.
Mark Sab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin McGrew.
McGrew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGrew wants to clinch.#T2#
McGrew throws a sloppy head kick and Sab moves out of range easily.
Sab tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Sab closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sab lands in his opponent's guard.
Sab controlling from the top position.
McGrew is trying to control the position but Sab postures up. #T3#
Sab wants to stand but McGrew has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGrew managing to control the position. #SUB2#
McGrew has his foot on Sab's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sab works his way back into a safe position though.
Sab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McGrew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sab is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sab shoots for a double leg takedown but McGrew sprawls well. He's pushed Sab's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGrew scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD#
Sab shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sab preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
McGrew is looking for a triangle here but Sab uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sab taking a breather here.
Mark Sab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sab avoids the strikes from the bottom by McGrew.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Devin McGrew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
McGrew clinches.
Sab throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
McGrew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sab with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGrew counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sab wants to clinch.#TD2#
Sab gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McGrew got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sab has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGrew has managed to get both his arms back between Sab's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Sab not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGrew prevents Sab from getting back to his feet.
McGrew looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sab has his foot on McGrew's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGrew works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGrew tries to free his leg and advance position but Sab is retaining full guard.
McGrew controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGrew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sab swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sab not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sab wants to sweep here but McGrew controlling him for the moment.
McGrew is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Sab bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
McGrew tries to bench press Sab off him but Sab keeps the position.
Sab gets to mount! McGrew was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sab thowing shots but they're missing.
McGrew is trying to escape the mount.
Sab looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sab looking to ground and pound but McGrew is blocking nicely. #T4#
Sab trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGrew tries to reverse the position but Sab maintains control.
McGrew wants to control but Sab is having none of it.
McGrew is desperately trying to improve his position but Sab has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice elbow there by Sab.
Sab wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
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 Mark Sab.
I think Sab 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Mark Sab!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Devin McGrew!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Devin McGrew!
Devin McGrew wins by split decision! |
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