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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Sep 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Mckay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Odom Hunt did well to prevent Mckay getting side control.#SU#
Mckay gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Odom Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Mckay throws a big counter combination but Odom Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mckay has his takedown stuffed
and Odom Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mckay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Odom Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mckay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Odom Hunt counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Mckay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mckay shoots in for a takedown but Odom Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Odom Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Mckay.
Mckay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Odom Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Odom Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mckay with a body shot.#T1#
Mckay tries to close the distance and clinch but Odom Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Odom Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mckay has time to react.
Mckay misses with a takedown
and Odom Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mckay throws a right and a left that Odom Hunt avoids nicely.
Arthur Odom Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odom Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Mckay has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Odom Hunt counters with a crisp one two that drops Mckay! Odom Hunt thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mckay to his feet! Mckay is in big trouble!#ROC2#Mckay is rocked!
Odom Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Mckay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mckay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Odom Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Odom Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mckay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Odom Hunt! But no joy.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mckay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Odom Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Mckay's head.
Odom Hunt throws the left hand but Mckay avoids the punch easily.
Mckay shoots in but no luck this time.
Odom Hunt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mckay moves out of range of the body kick.
Mckay fails with the takedown
and Odom Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Odom Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Odom Hunt tries to sprawl but Mckay drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Odom Hunt tries to get to full guard but Mckay has control of the leg.
Mckay thows a huge punch but Odom Hunt dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Odom Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Odom Hunt wants to control but Mckay passes into side.
Mckay working away.
Mckay controls the position.
Mckay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Odom Hunt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Odom Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Odom Hunt is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Odom Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Odom Hunt wants to control but Mckay postures up.#SUB#
Mckay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Odom Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mckay fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mckay controls the position.
Mckay has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Odom Hunt!
Mckay lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB#
Mckay looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Odom Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mckay fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Odom Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mckay is looking to chop away at Odom Hunt's legs.
Odom Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick misses from Mckay.
Mckay shoots in for a double leg but Odom Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Odom Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Odom Hunt avoids the body shot from Mckay.
Mckay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mckay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Odom Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Mckay.
Mckay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD2#
Odom Hunt drops Mckay with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mckay looks back up at him and smiles so Odom Hunt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Mckay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Mckay tries for a takedown but Odom Hunt circles away easily
and Odom Hunt counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arthur Odom Hunt! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Phillip Mckay! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Manta Ray!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ray moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Ray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ray is trying to control the position but Mckay postures up.
Mckay trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mckay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mckay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ray keeping full guard, as Mckay tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ray is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mckay frees his head nicely. Oh but Ray has switched to an armbar! Mckay is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Manta Ray!
Manta Ray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 77
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Pitstain as Mckay shoots in.
Pitstain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitstain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Mckay shoots in and gets a takedown into Pitstain's guard.
Mckay trying to control but Pitstain is working from the bottom.
Pitstain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.#T1##ES#
Pitstain has his feet on Mckay's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've been told by Pitstain's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Mckay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mckay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mckay in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Mckay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pitstain has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Pitstain is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Mckay decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pitstain to his feet. #CL2#
Mckay clinches up with Pitstain and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Pitstain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodney Pitstain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitstain misses with the combination.
Mckay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mckay fails to land the takedown.
Rodney Pitstain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Mckay.#T3##CL2#
Mckay forces Pitstain back against the cage and clinches.
Mckay tries to work over Pitstain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Mckay manages to break the clinch.
Mckay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Pitstain. No joy for Mckay on that attempt.
Pitstain works Mckay's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mckay.
Pitstain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mckay back to the cage. Pitstain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pitstain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mckay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pitstain's waist but Pitstain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mckay off to one side. #T4#
Mckay fails with the takedown.
Pitstain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mckay dodges the punch combination from Pitstain.
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!
Mckay avoids the body shot from Pitstain.
Pitstain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Phillip Mckay has been cut.
Pitstain misses with a few strikes there.
Pitstain throws a sloppy head kick and Mckay moves out of range easily.
Mckay shoots in but no luck this time.
Mckay moves out of range of the body kick from Pitstain.
Pitstain misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Mckay looking to score a takedown here. Pitstain is defending well but Mckay drives through and ends up in Pitstain's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Pitstain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phillip Mckay's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Mckay has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Mckay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitstain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mckay can do to turn this around?
Mckay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitstain.
Pitstain misses the shot to the body.
Mckay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mckay tries to clinch but Pitstain moves out of range.
Mckay shoots in for a double leg but Pitstain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Pitstain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mckay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pitstain but Pitstain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitstain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pitstain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodney Pitstain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Mckay.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mckay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mckay fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Mckay looking to score a takedown here. Pitstain is defending well but Mckay drives through and ends up in Pitstain's guard.
Mckay controlling from the top position.
Mckay prevents Pitstain from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pitstain manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Pitstain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mckay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pitstain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pitstain throws a right hand that Mckay ducks under and follows up with a left that Mckay also avoids with ease.
Rodney Pitstain is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitstain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mckay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitstain slaps away a takedown attempt from Mckay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Pitstain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pitstain misses with a low kick as Mckay jumps back.
Mckay dives in for a single leg takedown but Pitstain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pitstain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mckay counters with a right hand to the body.
Pitstain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Mckay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mckay wants to clinch.#T3#
Pitstain blocks the body kick.
Mckay misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Mckay rushes Pitstain and presses him up against the cage.
Pitstain stops a takedown attempt from Mckay.
Pitstain wants to break free but Mckay has control.
Pitstain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mckay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pitstain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Mckay gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pitstain regains guard.
Pitstain is looking to stand back up but Mckay counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pitstain. #T4##REVR#
Phillip Mckay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mckay stops Pitstain from getting back to his feet.
Mckay slows the pace down in half guard.
Mckay stops Pitstain from getting back to his feet.
Mckay working over Pitstain with some ground and pound. Pitstain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pitstain is trying to stand back up but Mckay is controlling him
Mckay is controlling the pace.
Pitstain wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rodney Pitstain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phillip Mckay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mckay blocks a low kick nicely.
Pitstain tries to score with a low kick but Mckay moves his leg out of the way.
Mckay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Mckay moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mckay breaks the clinch.
Pitstain lands with a shot to the body.
Pitstain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mckay.
Pitstain takes a swing at Mckay's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitstain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mckay slips a jab and a cross from Pitstain.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mckay shoots for a double leg takedown but Pitstain sprawls well. He's pushed Mckay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pitstain lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitstain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Mckay fails to land the takedown.
Rodney Pitstain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Mckay.
Mckay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitstain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pitstain wants to slow Mckay down by chopping away at his legs.
Pitstain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Mckay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pitstain was covering up waiting for the punch and Mckay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mckay wants to control from the top but Pitstain keeps moving.
Mckay prevents Pitstain from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Mckay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pitstain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mckay trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitstain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mckay stops Pitstain from standing up.
Mckay trying to control but Pitstain is working from the bottom.
Mckay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mckay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Pitstain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pitstain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pitstain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pitstain tries to land a front kick but Mckay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Mckay drives through with a takedown into Pitstain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rodney Pitstain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU2#
Mckay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pitstain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pitstain.
Pitstain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mckay counters with a nice body shot.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Mckay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckay is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pitstain will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mckay is continuing to stall.
Mckay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitstain keeps working.
Mckay lands some shots froms side control.
Pitstain wants to get back to his feet.
Phillip Mckay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Mckay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Pitstain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pitstain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Pitstain!
In his post fight interview, Rodney Pitstain started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 45
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Mckay closes the distance and clinches up with Pitstain, looking for a takedown. Mckay pushes Pitstain against the cage but Pitstain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pitstain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pitstain duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Phillip Mckay has been cut.
Mckay digs a good hook to Pitstain's body.
Pitstain throws a series of punches but Mckay avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Mckay.
Mckay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Pitstain has knocked Mckay down with a huge combo! Pitstain steps away and waves a wobbly Mckay back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Mckay is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Mckay clinches up with Pitstain and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Mckay pulls guard.
Pitstain preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Pitstain stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pitstain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mckay avoids the head kick by Pitstain.
Pitstain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Mckay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pitstain's guard.
Pitstain pushes Mckay off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rodney Pitstain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitstain jabs Mckay right on the nose. Mckay blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pitstain.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mckay or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitstain, which made it look bad.
Pitstain misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Mckay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pitstain looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mckay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pitstain is looking to escape.#SU#
Mckay decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mckay is looking to land body kicks.
Pitstain throws a nice looking combination but Mckay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2##CL#
Pitstain gets tackled into the cage by Mckay. Mckay maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mckay tightens his grip and picks Pitstain up, before dumping him to the ground. Pitstain manages to land in guard.
Pitstain is looking to stand back up but Mckay counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pitstain. #REVB#
Mckay is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pitstain blocking the ground and pound.
Pitstain is bucking up trying to escape but Mckay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mckay throws some wild stikes that Pitstain manages to avoid easily.
Mckay controlling from mount.
Pitstain tries to buck Mckay off but Mckay takes his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pitstain covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Mckay has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Pitstain is defending well but eventually Mckay manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Pitstain has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phillip Mckay!
Rodney Pitstain was interviewed post fight and said 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Phillip Mckay! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gordon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gordon lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mckay (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mckay is looking to improve his position.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Mckay has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Mckay is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon moves into full mount! Mckay won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mckay (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon controlling from mount. #T1#
Gordon fails to move to back control.
Gordon wants to take his opponent's back but instead Mckay manages to regain half guard.
Mckay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gordon won't allow Mckay to sweep him here. #T2#
Mckay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mckay looking to control.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon stands and throws Mckay's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mckay (0) vs (8) Gordon
Gordon staying calm.
Mckay is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gordon slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Gordon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Mckay tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Mckay wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon 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 Mckay's shoulder. That is not cool.
More stalling from Gordon.
Mckay tries to improve position but can't.
Mckay is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Mckay tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position. #T6#
Gordon controls the position from side control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Gordon working away.
Mckay regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Mckay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gordon moves into full mount! Mckay won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mckay (0) vs (11) Gordon
Mckay looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mckay (0) vs (14) Gordon
Gordon controlling well, preventing Mckay from escaping the position.
Gordon biding his time, controlling Mckay. #T8#
Mckay trying to control the hands but Gordon won't let him.
Gordon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gordon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T9#
Mckay tries to escape the position.
Gordon controls the position.#T10#
Gordon is hanging on to Mckay's back as he tries to escape.
Gordon controlling the position well here. Mckay rolled but Gordon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11#
Mckay tries to roll but Gordon sticks to his back.
Gordon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mckay's body.
It looks like Gordon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gordon keeps control of the position as Mckay tries to break free.
#T12#
Gordon controlling from the back.
Gordon is continuing to stall.
Mckay rolls, trying to escape but Gordon keeps control of the position.
Gordon controlling the position well here. Mckay rolled but Gordon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
Mckay just trying to survive but Gordon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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.
The adventures of Gordon the control monster continue. Boring.
Mckay can't escape the position.
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.
#T14#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Mckay can't escape the position.
Gordon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mckay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon is hanging on to Mckay's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 14 to 0.
Ryan Gordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gino Galehpardaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Phillip Mckay!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galehpardaz shoots for a takedown but Mckay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Mckay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Galehpardaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mckay is in Galehpardaz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galehpardaz (0) vs (2) Mckay
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.
Mckay 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.
Mckay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mckay passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galehpardaz (0) vs (5) Mckay
Galehpardaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Galehpardaz struggling a bit here.
Galehpardaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mckay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galehpardaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mckay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Galehpardaz tries to roll over but Mckay keeps him under control.
Mckay slows the pace down in half guard.
Mckay has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB2#
Mckay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galehpardaz defends it well.
Mckay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.
Galehpardaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Mckay stands and throws Galehpardaz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galehpardaz (0) vs (8) Mckay
Galehpardaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Galehpardaz is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mckay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Galehpardaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Mckay dominates the positioning.#T3#
Mckay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Galehpardaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galehpardaz is trying to escape the position but Mckay is controlling the position.
Galehpardaz sneaks back into half guard.
Mckay sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mckay not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Mckay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mckay moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galehpardaz (0) vs (11) Mckay
Mckay controls the position.#SUB2#
Mckay tries for a kimura but Galehpardaz is defending well.
Galehpardaz is looking for a sweep.
Mckay has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Galehpardaz (0) vs (13) Mckay
Galehpardaz is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Galehpardaz gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back.
Mckay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mckay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galehpardaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Galehpardaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mckay pulls his head out easily.
Galehpardaz is breathing heavily.
Galehpardaz is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Mckay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mckay is looking for a kimura but Galehpardaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mckay to get the leverage.
Galehpardaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mckay is pushing down on Galehpardaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galehpardaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Mckay has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Mckay has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Mckay is working for a kimura but Galehpardaz is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7##SUB2#
Mckay is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mckay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galehpardaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mckay. #T8##SUB#
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.
Mckay is taking a breather. Galehpardaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Mckay is trying to work for a kimura but Galehpardaz is defending well.
Galehpardaz wants to control the action here but instead Mckay manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galehpardaz (0) vs (16) Mckay#T9#
Galehpardaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mckay manages to capitalize on a mistake by Galehpardaz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Galehpardaz (0) vs (19) Mckay
Galehpardaz wants to control his opponent's hands but Mckay gets his hands free.
Galehpardaz is trying to break free.
Mckay biding his time, controlling Galehpardaz.
Mckay not allowing Galehpardaz to control his hands.
Mckay is hanging on to Galehpardaz's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Mckay is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Galehpardaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Galehpardaz for a finish. #SUB2#
Mckay is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Galehpardaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Good control from Mckay.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Galehpardaz's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Galehpardaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mckay's arms.
Mckay keeps control of the position as Galehpardaz tries to break free.
Mckay is trying to stick to Galehpardaz's back but Galehpardaz is turning into Mckay. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mckay's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Galehpardaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galehpardaz (2) vs (19) Mckay#SUB2#
Mckay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galehpardaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mckay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11##SUB#
Galehpardaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galehpardaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Galehpardaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mckay manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Galehpardaz has Mckay in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galehpardaz (2) vs (21) Mckay
Mckay passes into half guard. #SUB#
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mckay sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Galehpardaz is trying to maintain the position but Mckay is very close to passing his half guard.
Mckay is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mckay 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.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Mckay is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mckay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galehpardaz is just riding it out for now. Mckay eventually gives up the hold.
Galehpardaz wants to improve his position but Mckay is controlling well.
#T14#
Galehpardaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mckay is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Galehpardaz working for submissions but it's allowed Mckay to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mckay not doing much here.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mckay pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Mckay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Debonaire with the inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Debonaire - that will leave a mark!
Mckay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Debonaire. Beautiful body shot.
Mckay looks winded!#TD2#
Mckay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Debonaire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mckay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Debonaire's coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Debonaire sneaks back into half guard.
Mckay wants to pass to mount but Debonaire is defending the position.
Debonaire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mckay looking to sit in guard and control but Debonaire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Debonaire forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Debonaire is working away from the top position though.
Debonaire is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mckay is looking to improve his position.
Debonaire stalling.
Mckay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Debonaire is working away from the top position though.
Mckay is looking for a sweep. Debonaire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Mckay tries to kick Debonaire off but Debonaire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mckay is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mckay has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Debonaire.
Mckay takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Legend Debonaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Debonaire scores with a nice strike.
Mckay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mckay walks straight into a right hand from Debonaire - that's dropped him! Debonaire jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mckay from any more punishment! Mckay complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Legend Debonaire!
A very excited looking Legend Debonaire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 198
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnston throws a good cross that connects.
Mckay throws a nice looking combination but Johnston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mckay tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Mckay.
Johnston looks to score with a jab to the body but Mckay is just out of range.
Mckay has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Johnston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mckay tries to clinch up but Johnston circles away and keeps his distance.
Mckay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnston just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnston avoids the body shot from Mckay.
It looked like Johnston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mckay.
Mckay moves to clinch but Johnston breaks away
and Johnston counters with a leg kick.
Mckay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Mckay tries to clinch up.
Johnston is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mckay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnston works the jab nicely.
Mckay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mckay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnston as he jumps to the side.
Johnston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mckay moves away.
Mckay feints the counter takedown.
Johnston jabs at Mckay's body.
Mckay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Mckay misses.
Johnston throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mckay avoids it.
A lazy left from Johnston finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Johnston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mckay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnston lands a jab.#ROC#Mckay is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mckay is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnston finish him?
Mckay leaves his chin hanging out and Johnston seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mckay crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justice Johnston!
Justice Johnston managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Black Lab Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 194
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Mckay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Terwilliger backs up against the cage.
Terwilliger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mckay moves away.
Terwilliger looks to land a right hand but Mckay moved out of range.
A slow jab from Mckay misses its intended target.
It seemed like Terwilliger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Mckay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Terwilliger's half guard.#SUB#
Terwilliger is defending against the submission attempts here by Mckay.
Terwilliger is looking for a sweep. Mckay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mckay is trying to control the action in half guard but Terwilliger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Mckay wants to pass the guard but Terwilliger is defending well.
Terwilliger felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Terwilliger is looking to escape.#SUB#
Mckay 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.
Mckay has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Terwilliger wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mckay thows a leg kick but Terwilliger checks it
letting Terwilliger counter with a right hand.
Mckay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terwilliger.
Bob Terwilliger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terwilliger throws a jab but it's blocked by Mckay.
Terwilliger connects with a right hand. Mckay shakes it off.
Mckay darts in trying to clinch
and Terwilliger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terwilliger misses with a hook. Mckay ducked under it nicely.
Mckay tries to bum rush Terwilliger with a series of wild strikes but Terwilliger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mckay punishes Terwilliger's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Mckay darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Terwilliger has a hand on Mckay's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mckay takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Terwilliger is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Mckay swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Terwilliger is now in Mckay's guard. A big mistake from Mckay there, giving up the dominant position!
Terwilliger wanted to stand there but Mckay had control of the position. #SU2#
Terwilliger gets to his feet. Mckay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Mckay tries to bum rush Terwilliger with a series of wild strikes but Terwilliger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mckay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terwilliger throws out the jab.
Mckay fails with the takedown
and Terwilliger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mckay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Terwilliger swivels and escapes.
Terwilliger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mckay tries to clinch up.
Mckay closes the distance but Terwilliger moves to the side
and Terwilliger counters with a nice uppercut.
Mckay misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Terwilliger scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mckay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Terwilliger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Terwilliger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mckay tries to bum rush Terwilliger with a series of wild strikes but Terwilliger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Terwilliger slaps away a takedown attempt from Mckay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mckay walks into a stiff left hand from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger misses with a two punch combination.
Mckay throws a right hand that Terwilliger ducks under and follows up with a left that Terwilliger also avoids with ease.
Terwilliger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Terwilliger misses the target.
Terwilliger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terwilliger throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Mckay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mckay.
Terwilliger wants to stand up but Mckay is controlling him. #T1#
Mckay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Terwilliger keeping moving, preventing Mckay from controlling successfully.
Mckay is looking to work some ground and pound but Terwilliger has wrist control.#SUB#
Mckay postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Terwilliger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mckay, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Terwilliger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mckay wants to stand and escape but Terwilliger is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Terwilliger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mckay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Mckay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mckay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mckay throws an elbow but Terwilliger slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Mckay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mckay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mckay swings around for an armbar but Terwilliger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mckay's guard.#T3#
Terwilliger tries to stand but Mckay is controlling from the bottom.
Terwilliger preventing the sweep.
Terwilliger is pushing down on Mckay's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mckay is fighting to maintain full guard but Terwilliger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mckay trying to control but Terwilliger postures up.
Mckay won't allow Terwilliger to pass to mount.
Mckay scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Terwilliger manages to mount him!
#T4##SU2#
Terwilliger is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Terwilliger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Terwilliger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mckay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Terwilliger tries to avoid it but Mckay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Terwilliger to the ground. Terwilliger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mckay shoots and misses
and Mckay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Mckay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mckay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#Mckay is rocked!
Mckay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Mckay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phillip Mckay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terwilliger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mckay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Terwilliger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mckay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mckay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Terwilliger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mckay seems to have got his legs back now.
Terwilliger throws a shot from downtown. Mckay moves away and avoids it.
Mckay appears to be looking for a big counter.
Terwilliger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mckay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Terwilliger counters with a straight right hand.
Mckay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mckay fails with the takedown
enabling Terwilliger to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Mckay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terwilliger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Mckay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Terwilliger's half guard.#T1#
Mckay stops Terwilliger from getting back to his feet.
Mckay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Terwilliger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Terwilliger wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mckay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Terwilliger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mckay prevents Terwilliger from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mckay ducks under a wild hook from Terwilliger.#TD#
Mckay drives through with a takedown into Terwilliger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mckay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Terwilliger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Terwilliger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bob Terwilliger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mckay trying to control but Terwilliger is working from the bottom.
Mckay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Mckay wants to stand but Terwilliger is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mckay closes the distance and clinches up with Terwilliger, looking for a takedown. Mckay pushes Terwilliger against the cage but Terwilliger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Terwilliger throws out a counter right but Mckay avoids it with no problem.
Mckay throws a sloppy head kick
and Terwilliger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phillip Mckay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mckay doesn't manage to clinch there - Terwilliger circles away.
Terwilliger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Terwilliger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mckay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mckay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mckay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Mckay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Terwilliger counters with a stiff right hand.
Mckay moves out of range of the strikes.
Mckay looks to clinch
and Terwilliger counters with a straight right hand.
Terwilliger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Terwilliger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mckay doesn't seem bothered though.
Mckay misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terwilliger! But no joy.
Mckay looks to land a combination. Terwilliger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bob Terwilliger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Mckay.
Mckay throws a big counter combination but Terwilliger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mckay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Terwilliger as he avoids it easily.
Phillip Mckay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mckay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Terwilliger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Terwilliger 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Terwilliger!
A victorious Bob Terwilliger 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:
ENIGMA 188
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Tiger has Mckay up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiger misses with some punches.
Mckay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
Tiger misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiger.
Tiger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mckay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiger smiles and moves away.
Mckay avoids the body shot from Tiger.
Mckay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tiger throws a jab when Mckay was well out of range.
Tiger circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mckay is defended easily by Tiger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Tiger misses.
Tiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mckay moves away.
Mckay throws a counter high kick but Tiger was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Tiger scores with a sloppy right hand. Mckay should have avoided that one.
Mckay tries to clinch up but Tiger circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mckay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mckay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mckay looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Tiger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tiger misses with an uppercut. Mckay saw that one coming.#TD#
Mckay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mckay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tiger can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mckay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tiger, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Tiger has one of Mckay's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
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!
Mckay working away.
Tiger holding on.
Tiger regains half guard.#T3#
Tiger gets back to full guard.
Tiger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tiger wants to sweep here but Mckay controlling him for the moment.
Tiger pulls Mckay in close to his closed guard and prevents Mckay from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mckay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tiger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mckay slips under a jab from Tiger.
Mckay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tiger sprawls and moves away.
Mckay darts in trying to clinch
and Tiger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mckay is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Tiger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tiger tries a body shot but Mckay blocks it.
A short uppercut from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiger tries to throw a body punch but Mckay avoids it by throwing Tiger back against the cage.
Tiger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mckay backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mckay.
Mckay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tiger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mckay shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiger sprawls well. He's pushed Mckay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phillip Mckay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiger thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Mckay looking to score a takedown here. Tiger is defending well but Mckay drives through and ends up in Tiger's guard.
Mckay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tiger has his hands on Mckay's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Mckay wants to control from the top but Tiger keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tiger seems keen to control Mckay's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mckay tries for a takedown but Tiger circles away easily
and Tiger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tiger misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Tiger finds it's target.
A shot to the liver by Tiger. Beautiful body shot.
Tiger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiger blocks a head kick by Mckay.
A nice side step and Tiger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mckay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Mckay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mckay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tiger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mckay tries to stand but Tiger is controlling his head.
Tiger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mckay off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Tiger working for a choke but Mckay is defending well. #T3#
Tiger not allowing Mckay to control his hands.
Phillip Mckay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Tiger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mckay defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mckay looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tiger keeps control of the position easily here as Mckay tries to buck him off.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mckay is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Mckay defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tiger controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mckay turns into Tiger and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mckay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Mckay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mckay wants to take a breather but Tiger is having none of it.
Mckay thows a huge punch but Tiger dodges it nicely.
Mckay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mckay is trying to control the action in half guard but Tiger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mckay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Mckay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Tiger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tiger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mckay's guard. #REVB#
Mckay is looking to sweep but instead, Tiger has passed into half guard.
Tiger is controlling the pace.
Tiger is continuing to stall.#T2#
Tiger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mckay's head.
Mckay is looking for a sweep. Tiger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mckay is trying to stand up here but Tiger is controlling him well.
Tiger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mckay tries to get to full guard but Tiger has control of the leg. #T3#
Well, if Tiger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mckay defending well as Tiger loads up on a big left hand.
Tiger looks to land a left hand but Mckay moved out of range nicely.
Mckay seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Mckay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tiger did well to prevent Mckay getting side control.
Mckay is just content to waste time from the top position. Tiger takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mckay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tiger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Tiger content to control rather than advance.
Mckay tries to get to full guard but Tiger has control of the leg.
Mckay trying to control but Tiger postures up.
Great Tiger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tiger in particular looking to stall.
Phillip Mckay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that Tiger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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 Phillip Mckay.
I think Tiger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Tiger!
An out of breath Great Tiger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Mitchell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mckay to the mat! Mckay manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Mitchell is posturing up here but Mckay has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mitchell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mitchell has to tap! Slick submission there by Mckay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phillip Mckay! |
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