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Event:
TL Fight Night 19
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
McGussie has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGussie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGussie digs a right hand into Nino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nino's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from McGussie.
McGussie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nino letting McGussie take a breather here.
McGussie avoiding damage.
McGussie receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McGussie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGussie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bannon McGussie.#CL#
Nino moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino is stalling here.
Nino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGussie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nino.
McGussie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nino is keeping busy.#T1#
Nino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Nino breaks the clinch.
McGussie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nino.
McGussie tries to clinch up.
Nino lands a right hook to the body.
Nino throws out a loose jab but McGussie uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGussie's coach down at Red Mist Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGussie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGussie is looking to clinch.
McGussie with a nice cross.#CL#
Nino takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nino can't break the clinch.
Nino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGussie is defending well for now.
Nino prevents a body shot from McGussie.
McGussie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Nino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGussie has him pressed against the cage.
McGussie blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGussie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nino prevents a body shot from McGussie. #BC#
Nino breaks the clinch.
McGussie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nino counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGussie blocks the body kick.
Nino misses with an uppercut.
McGussie is looking to clinch but Nino is avoiding it.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino is having none of it.
McGussie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nino throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
McGussie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nino.
McGussie wants to clinch.#CL#
Nino clinches up against the cage.
A short right from McGussie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nino.
Nino misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGussie.
McGussie slowing the pace effectively.
Nino fails to pull guard.
McGussie is working Nino over against the cage.
Nino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGussie.#BC#
Nino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
McGussie moves in looking to clinch but Nino pushes him off.#CL2#
McGussie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nino lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGussie backwards.
McGussie stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for McGussie to work.
McGussie swings wildly with an uppercut but Nino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nino misses with some punches.
McGussie struggles to land a body shot inside as Nino controls his hands.
McGussie keeps control of Nino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nino is trying to break the clinch but McGussie is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nino. #TD#
Nino pulls guard successfully.
McGussie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nino looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGussie is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Nino 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - McGussie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nino ducks under a wild hook from McGussie.
McGussie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bannon McGussie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nino swats away the attempt to clinch by McGussie.#CL2#
McGussie moves into the clinch successfully.
McGussie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGussie works on Nino's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGussie managing to block the knees to the body from Nino.
#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGussie smiles and moves away.
Good exchange - Nino coming out on top.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch but Nino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGussie slips under a jab from Nino.
Nino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGussie can do to turn this around?
McGussie doesn't manage to clinch there - Nino circles away.
McGussie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nino cracks McGussie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jah Nino is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Nino.
A big left from Nino misses.
McGussie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nino looks for the body kick but McGussie saw that one coming.
McGussie wants to clinch.#T2#
Nino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGussie.
A counter left hand to the body from Nino misses its target.
McGussie missing with a left hand there. Nino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGussie fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Nino misses its target.
McGussie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGussie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino moves out of range. #CL2#
McGussie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nino, pushing him back against the cage.
McGussie misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McGussie.
Nino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGussie is pushing Nino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nino is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGussie to keep the fight standing.#T3#
McGussie has a couple of punches blocked by Nino.
Nino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGussie.
Bannon McGussie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGussie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGussie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nino backwards.
Nino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGussie taking a breather.
Nino swings wildly with an uppercut but McGussie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nino.
Nino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGussie's elbow.
Nino tries to throw a body punch but McGussie avoids it by throwing Nino back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nino.
McGussie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGussie as Nino tries to tie him up. #T4#
Good body shot from McGussie.
McGussie is trying to maintain a safe position but Nino gets an underhook and turns McGussie into the cage.
McGussie throws a head punch that misses.
Nino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Nino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGussie taking a breather.
Nino misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGussie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nino missing with knees to the body.
McGussie slows down the pace here.
McGussie is leaning against Nino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nino blocks an uppercut.
McGussie managing to block the knees to the body from Nino.
Nino is trying to force a seperation but McGussie has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bannon McGussie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nino keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Nino.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nino digs a good body shot into McGussie's ribs.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino is having none of it.
Nino quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGussie tries to clinch there but Nino circles away.
Nino keeps the fight on the outside.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nino cracks McGussie with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGussie. Nino does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Nino misses its intended target.
McGussie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nino with a body shot.
Nino just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
McGussie closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Nino counter with a right hand.
McGussie slips a jab from Nino.
Nino takes one to the chin there.
McGussie is looking to clinch.
McGussie tries to clinch up.
McGussie lands with a nice body punch.
McGussie cracks Nino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGussie tries to clinch up but Nino circles away and keeps his distance.
McGussie slaps away a takedown attempt from Nino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nino tests McGussie's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
McGussie tries to clinch up
and Nino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nino scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch but Nino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGussie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nino counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
McGussie closes the distance and clinches.
Nino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Nino manages to pull guard.
McGussie trying to control but Nino is working from the bottom.
McGussie stays in close to Nino's body and controls the position. #T3#
Nino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGussie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGussie is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGussie trying to control but Nino is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Nino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGussie.
Nino walks into a jab.
Nino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino is having none of it.
McGussie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ninos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nino shoots in but no luck this time.
McGussie doesn't manage to clinch there - Nino circles away.
Nino throws a lazy uppercut
and McGussie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nino lands with a good body shot.
Nino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jah Nino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nino 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jah Nino! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2023 |
#R1#
White scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from White on the inside.
McGussie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGussie can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
McGussie blocks an uppercut.
McGussie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGussie scores with a hook to the body.
McGussie blocks a body shot from White.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White blocks an uppercut.
White misses with the head strike.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by McGussie.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGussie misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from White.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGussie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow. #T1#
McGussie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGussie.
White misses with some punches.
White lands a body punch.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGussie looking to slow down the pace here.
White blocking some punches.
McGussie tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing McGussie back against the cage.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White scores with a hook to the body.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGussie.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White blocks a body shot from McGussie.
McGussie tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing McGussie back against the cage.
White digs a right hand underneath McGussie's ribcage. McGussie let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
McGussie looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White lands with a right to the head.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White leaning against his opponent.
White lands with a left to the head.
White lands a shoulder strike.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
White pushes McGussie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGussie misses with a body punch.
White misses with some punches.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGussie being controlled against the cage.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
White lands a body punch.
McGussie throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
A nice left hand lands by White.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
White can't find room to land a body shot as McGussie controls the action.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGussie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
White misses with the head strike.
#T4#
A shot in the inside from White.
White throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGussie throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGussie.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGussies head.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
McGussie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGussie struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGussie is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGussie has his back to the cage.
McGussie prevents a body shot from White.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGussie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl White dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGussie wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
McGussie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White wants to counter the offense by McGussie and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
McGussie tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
McGussie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White misses with the head strike.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGussie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGussie backwards.
White pushes McGussie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from White.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
White slows down the pace here.
McGussie misses with a hook to the ribs.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White tries a body shot but McGussie blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
McGussie tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing McGussie back against the cage.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGussie backwards.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White stalling against the cage.
McGussie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2#
McGussie pressing his opponent against the cage.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGussie backwards.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White working aggressively here.
White tries a body shot but McGussie blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGussie.
White tries to work over McGussie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White lands a body punch.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McGussie fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White lands a body shot.
White cracks McGussie with a nice body shot.#T3#
McGussie takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
McGussie stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGussie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGussie throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGussie backwards.
White lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karl White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
McGussie blocks a body shot from White.
McGussie wants to stall.
White lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGussie blocks a body shot from White.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGussie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe McGussie would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A body shot lands from White.
#BC2#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McGussie gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
White pushes McGussie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White works on McGussie's body with a couple of short punches.
McGussie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
White tries to throw a body punch but McGussie avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl White 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! This is the final round!#R3#
McGussie tries to clinch but White moves out of range. #CL2#
White darts in and clinches McGussie up against the cage.
White is leaning against McGussie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGussie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White.
McGussie looking to stall.
White prevents a body shot from McGussie.
White gets through McGussie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White prevents a body shot from McGussie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from McGussie fails to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White just leaning against McGussie, taking a breather.
White gets through McGussie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
White misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White works on McGussie's body with a couple of short punches.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White digs a right hand underneath McGussie's ribcage. McGussie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
White works on McGussie's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from White.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGussie's elbow.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bannon McGussie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
White drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGussie pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
White takes the fight into the clinch.
McGussie misses with some punches.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from White.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from White.
McGussie tries to stall but White uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGussie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
White blocking some punches.
White lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from White.
Good body shot from White.
A short right from White on the inside.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White gets through McGussie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of McGussie backwards.
Karl White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGussie wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by White as McGussie tries to tie him up.
White lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White blocking some punches.
McGussie taking a breather.
White blocking some punches.
McGussie swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White prevents a body shot from McGussie.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White tries a body shot but McGussie blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
McGussie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl White! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
McGussie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McGussie.
McGussie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but McGussie won't allow it.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGussie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yamamoto up against the cage.
Yamamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGussie slows down the pace here.
Yamamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGussie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yamamoto effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
A shot in the inside from McGussie.
Yamamoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGussie stalling in the clinch.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as McGussie controls the action.
McGussie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McGussie scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGussie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGussie lands a shoulder strike.
McGussie misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGussie has Yamamoto pressed against the cage.
McGussie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamamoto's efforts to push away.
Yamamoto letting McGussie take a breather here.#TD2#
Yamamoto pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Yamamoto wants to sweep here but McGussie controlling him for the moment.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing McGussie from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGussie being controlled here momentarily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing McGussie from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch successfully.
McGussie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGussie lands an uppercut.
McGussie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGussie presses Yamamoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGussie keeps control of Yamamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGussie has Yamamoto pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Yamamoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yamamoto lands an uppercut.
Yamamoto tries to break free but McGussie pushes him back against the cage.
McGussie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Yamamoto is rocked!
McGussie lands a left hand.
Yamamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can McGussie finish him?
McGussie creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Yamamoto's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Yamamoto drops to his knees and McGussie pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bannon McGussie! |
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Event:
BH - Bloody Sunday #1
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
McGussie moves into the clinch.
Kostra tries to break the clinch but McGussie is controlling the position.
McGussie has Kostra pressed against the cage.
McGussie has Kostra pressed against the cage, preventing Kostra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGussie prevents Kostra from breaking the clinch.
McGussie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostra is trying to break the clinch but McGussie has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGussie throws an elbow but misses.
Kostra tries to break free but McGussie pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kostra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGussie stalling against the cage.
Kostra tries to break the clinch but McGussie is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGussie prevents Kostra from breaking the clinch.
Kostra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kostra working hard to break the clinch.
Kostra is trying to force a seperation but McGussie has the dominant position.
McGussie lands a left hand.
#BC#
Kostra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Kostra clobbers McGussie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
McGussie closes the distance and pushes Kostra back into the cage.
McGussie has Kostra pushed against the cage.
Kostra being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on McGussie's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kostra letting McGussie take a breather here.
Kostra is trying to push McGussie away but McGussie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostra.
Kostra is trying to break the clinch but McGussie has him pressed against the cage.
McGussie lands with a short shot to the head.
McGussie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kostra's efforts to push away.
Kostra working hard to break the clinch.
Kostra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kostra dodges an elbow strike from McGussie.
#T2#
Kostra wants to get back to striking at distance but McGussie won't allow it.
Kostra is trying to break free.
Kostra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kostra blocks an elbow strike from McGussie.
McGussie misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGussie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostra is trying to break the clinch but McGussie has him pressed against the cage.
Kostra wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from McGussie fails to land.
McGussie misses with the head strike.
Kostra tries to circle away but McGussie has him pinned against the cage.
Kostra is trying to force a seperation but McGussie has the dominant position.
Kostra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kostra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGussie stalling in the clinch.
McGussie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kostra's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostra.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bannon McGussie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kostra throws out a loose jab but McGussie uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGussie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostra jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGussie tries to bum rush Kostra with a series of wild strikes but Kostra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
McGussie clinches up with Kostra and pushes him back against the cage.
Kostra is trying to force a seperation but McGussie has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from McGussie as the two fighters clinch.
Kostra working hard to break the clinch.
Kostra wants to break free but McGussie has control.
Kostra can't break the clinch.
Kostra wants to get back to striking at distance but McGussie won't allow it.
McGussie throws an elbow but it misses.
McGussie throws a head punch that misses.
McGussie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kostra avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGussie controlling the action here for a moment.
McGussie stalling against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGussie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kostra's brow. #T1#
Kostra tries to break free but McGussie pushes him back against the cage.
McGussie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGussie keeps control of Kostra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGussie pushes Kostra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGussie just leaning against Kostra, taking a breather.
Kostra managing to block the knees to the body from McGussie.
Kostra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kostra wants to get back to striking at distance but McGussie won't allow it.
McGussie misses with a body punch.
McGussie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from McGussie.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGussie.
A nice left hand lands by McGussie.
Kostra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kostra is trying to break free.
McGussie'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.
McGussie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
McGussie lands with a right to the head.
McGussie stalling in the clinch.
Kostra blocks an elbow strike.
Kostra can't break the clinch.
A short right from McGussie on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kostra is trying to break the clinch but McGussie has him pressed against the cage.
Kostra is trying to break the clinch but McGussie is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGussie can't find room to land a body shot as Kostra controls the action.
McGussie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGussie stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bannon McGussie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
McGussie pushes Kostra up against the cage in a clinch.
McGussie controlling the action here for a moment.
McGussie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGussie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGussie has him pressed against the cage.
McGussie pushes Kostra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGussie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kostra wants to get back to striking at distance but McGussie won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGussie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kostra blocks an elbow strike.
Kostra is trying to push McGussie away but McGussie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for McGussie.
McGussie pushes off an throws an elbow but Kostra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGussie keeps control of Kostra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Kostra tries to circle away but McGussie has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGussie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGussie throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostra.
A frustrated look appears on Kostra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kostra wants to break free but McGussie has control.
McGussie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bannon McGussie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kostra has had enough of the clinch but McGussie keeps him there for the moment.
Kostra wants to break free but McGussie has control.
Kostra displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGussie up against the cage.
Kostra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kostra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kostra wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGussie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGussie lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kostra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGussie keeps control of Kostra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kostra can't break the clinch.
Kostra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGussie keeps control of Kostra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bannon McGussie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kostra tries to break the clinch but McGussie is controlling the position.
Klement Kostra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostra misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bannon McGussie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGussie 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 James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bannon McGussie! |
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