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Event:
NYF Fight Night 64
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Bridges throws a series of punches but McSorley avoids them all with ease.
Bridges throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McSorley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bridges paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bridges digs a good hook to McSorley's body.
McSorley misses with a combination
and Bridges counters with a left and a right that stings McSorley. #CL#
Bridges has managed to clinch.
Bridges lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McSorley backwards.
McSorley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridges lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McSorley blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bridges.
McSorley stalls.
McSorley misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bridges.
Bridges tries to break the clinch but McSorley is controlling the position.
Bridges blocking some punches.
#T1#
McSorley keeps control of Bridges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bridges tries to break free but McSorley pushes him back against the cage.
McSorley misses with some punches.
McSorley trying to control the position but instead, Bridges has worked for underhooks and has pushed McSorley into the cage.
Bridges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridges.
Bridges scores with a shot to the side of McSorley's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on McSorley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McSorley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for McSorley.
Bridges lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McSorley.
McSorley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Bridges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McSorley. #T2#
A short left from McSorley.
McSorley gets through Bridges's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McSorley looking to slow down the pace here.
Bridges lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bridges cracks McSorley with a nice body shot.
McSorley misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bridges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bridges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McSorley has him pressed against the cage.
McSorley has a couple of punches blocked by Bridges.
Bridges tries to circle away but McSorley has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Bridges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bridges misses with a double jab
and McSorley counters with a low kick, right behind Bridges 's knee.
Jab by Bridges.
McSorley misses with a body shot.
Bridges swings for the body but McSorley moves out of range.
#T3#
McSorley scores with a body shot.
Bridges throws a one two combo.
McSorley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for McSorley.
A nice leg kick lands there from McSorley.
Bridges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McSorley.
Bridges connects with a nice looking jab.
Bridges misses with a straight left.
Bridges has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McSorley.
McSorley misses the shot to the body.
McSorley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Bridges checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by McSorley.
Bridges misses with a double jab.
McSorley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Bridges gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
McSorley misses with a punch on the inside.
McSorley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McSorley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bridges is keeping busy.
McSorley is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#BC#
Bridges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSorley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bridges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McSorley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bridges.
McSorley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McSorley tries to clinch but Bridges is having none of it.
Bridges stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McSorley misses with a body shot.
Bridges misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Bridges gets a clinch.
McSorley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bridges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McSorley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McSorley slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryland Bridges dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bridges feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McSorleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bridges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McSorley can do to turn this around?
McSorley throws a nice inside leg kick.
McSorley connects with a nice looking jab.
McSorley dips to his left and cracks Bridges with an uppercut!
McSorley missing with a left hand there. Bridges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bridges takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ryland Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSorley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McSorley wants to clinch up but Bridges keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bridges. McSorley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bridges misses with a body shot.
Bridges throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And McSorley tries to counter it with a takedown but Bridges pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McSorley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McSorley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Bridges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McSorley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bridges looks to score with a jab to the body but McSorley is just out of range.
No joy there for Bridges, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bridges lands a nice shot that snaps McSorley's head back.
Bridges lands a jab.
McSorley scores with a hook to the body. Bridges takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bridges with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McSorley to score with a decent uppercut.
Bridges blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from McSorley.
Bridges lands a jab-cross combination.
Bridges tries to clinch up but McSorley circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSorley lands a glancing blow to the side of Bridges's head.
A big left from Bridges misses.
McSorley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McSorley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Bridges slips under a jab from McSorley.
Bridges wants to clinch.
McSorley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bridges misses with a series of wild punches.
McSorley misses with a wild body shot.
McSorley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryland Bridges is winning the standup battle so far.
McSorley looks to land a left hand but Bridges moved out of range nicely.
McSorley throws a head kick that Bridges semi-blocks.
McSorley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bridges swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Bridges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
McSorley gets tackled into the cage by Bridges. Bridges maintains the clinch.
McSorley just leaning against Bridges, taking a breather.
McSorley tries to throw a body punch but Bridges avoids it by throwing McSorley back against the cage. #BC#
Bridges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bridges throws a series of punches but McSorley avoids them all with ease.
Bridges tries to clinch there but McSorley circles away.
#CL#
Bridges forces McSorley back against the cage and clinches.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
McSorley has a couple of punches blocked by Bridges.
Bridges lands a left hand that snaps the head of McSorley backwards.
Bridges tries to circle away but McSorley has him pinned against the cage.
Bridges's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by McSorley.
Bridges has had enough of the clinch but McSorley keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Bridges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSorley's elbow.
Bridges looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McSorley swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridges uses good head movement to avoid it.
McSorley misses with some punches.
Bridges tries a body shot but McSorley blocks it.
Bridges misses with the head strike.
McSorley lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSorley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryland Bridges has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McSorley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McSorley misses with a hook to the ribs.
McSorley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bridges is keeping busy.
McSorley working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McSorley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bridges looks to land a combination but McSorley avoids it well.
McSorley feints the counter takedown.
McSorley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridges.
McSorley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McSorley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bridges misses with a few strikes there.
McSorley works Bridges's body with a nice hook.
McSorley lands with a nice body punch.
Bridges ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McSorley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridges.
Bridges takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McSorley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McSorley lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSorley lands a jab to Bridges's midsection.
McSorley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bridges moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Bridges does no damage. #T1#
Bridges tries to move into range but McSorley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bridges misses with a wild combination.
McSorley works the jab nicely.
McSorley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bridges tries to clinch but McSorley moves out of range.
McSorley staying out of range there.
Bridges closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bridges just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Bridges misses.
Bridges throws a hook to the side of McSorley's head but McSorley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from McSorley.
Bridges feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McSorleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Bridges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bridges darts in and clinches McSorley up against the cage.
Bridges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McSorley has Bridges pushed against the cage.
Bridges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bridges has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McSorley lands a shoulder strike.
Bridges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bridges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bridges lands with a short shot to the head.
Bridges looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bridges misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridges blocking some punches.
Bridges is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bridges tries to break the clinch but McSorley is controlling the position.
McSorley taking a breather.
McSorley lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
McSorley stalling.
McSorley leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Bridges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McSorley lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bridges 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Bridges misses its intended target.
McSorley thumps Bridges with a low kick.
McSorley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bridges rather than just go for the knockout.
McSorley misses with a wild combination.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! McSorley has knocked Bridges down with a huge combo! McSorley steps away and waves a wobbly Bridges back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Bridges is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridges moves in looking to clinch but McSorley pushes him off.
Oh Bridges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bridges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McSorley drops Bridges with a naaaaasty hook - Bridges is in real trouble here! McSorley dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamus McSorley! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 61
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
#R1#
McSorley misses with a right hand
and Geghan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Geghan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McSorley manages to avoid it.
McSorley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Geghan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McSorley misses with a hook. Geghan ducked under it nicely.
McSorley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McSorley drops his hands momentarily and Geghan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McSorley tests Geghan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Geghan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McSorley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McSorley misses the jab.
It seemed like Geghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Geghan lands with an uppercut that bounces McSorley off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geghan's corner calls for a 1-2. Geghan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McSorley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Geghan counters with a right hand to the body.
McSorley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Geghan. McSorley does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
McSorley throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#It looks like John Geghan has been cut.
McSorley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Geghan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Geghan gets a double leg takedown into McSorley's guard.
Geghan trying to control but McSorley is working from the bottom.
McSorley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McSorley tries to get out of the position.
Geghan passes into half guard.
McSorley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Geghan.
Geghan throwing shots but McSorley is blocking nicely.
McSorley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McSorley is in trouble now - Geghan has advanced to mount! #T2#
Geghan working McSorley over with strikes here.
Geghan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSorley is bucking up trying to escape but Geghan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Geghan lands a big shot there that rocks McSorley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Geghan lands a big shot to the head and McSorley winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Geghan!
John Geghan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 57
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
McSorley tries to counter with a takedown but Hernandez is quick to defend against it.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McSorley as he jumps to the side.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McSorley but McSorley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shamus McSorley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geraldo Hernandez.
Hernandez fails with the takedown.
McSorley tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from McSorley tenderised Hernandez's leg. Hernandez is trying to keep his angry face on.
McSorley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McSorley wants it to stay on the feet.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but McSorley shows good takedown defense.
Hernandez shoots in but McSorley avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McSorley thuds a left hand into Hernandez's body.
Hernandez goes for a double leg but McSorley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McSorley continues to drive forward.
Hernandez moves forwards but McSorley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hernandez needs to keep his hands up - McSorley had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. McSorley engages and cracks Hernandez with a massive lead left hook - Hernandez tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! McSorley is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shamus McSorley! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 53
Date: Dec 31, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Lewis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McSorley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lewis throws a strike aimed at the side of McSorley's head but McSorley avoids it well.#SUB#
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here as Lewis stalls from top position.#SUB#
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McSorley tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Lewis looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! McSorley taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). AJ Lewis! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 50
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Brennan throws the left hand but McSorley avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Brennan's head coaches at Zanshin MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brennan misses with a hook to the body
and McSorley counters with a one-two to the body. #KD2#
McSorley lands a left and a right that send Brennan crashing to the mat, dazed. McSorley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Brennan is rocked!
McSorley's coach down at Fat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McSorley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McSorley moves out of range as Brennan strikes.
Oh Brennan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brennan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McSorley can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brennan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brennan seems to have got his legs back now.
Brennan looks to throw the jab but McSorley is out of range.
Brennan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
McSorley moves into the clinch.
McSorley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McSorley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McSorley - that landed with a thud.
Brennan being controlled against the cage.#T1#
McSorley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brennan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brennan is breathing heavily.
Come on McSorley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brennan stalling in the clinch but McSorley improves position.
A short body shot lands from McSorley as the two fighters clinch.
McSorley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
McSorley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brennan looks to land a right hand but McSorley moved out of range.
McSorley connects with a solid leg kick.
Brennan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McSorley.#CL2#
McSorley pushes Brennan up against the cage in a clinch.#T2##TD2#
McSorley has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brennan is trying to keep an underhook but McSorley manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McSorley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McSorley wants to free his trapped foot but Brennan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McSorley controlling the action here.
McSorley throwing shots but Brennan is blocking nicely.
McSorley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brennan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSorley is taking a breather. Brennan 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.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brennan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McSorley moves away.
McSorley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brennan misses with a hook.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
McSorley clinches.
McSorley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSorley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brennan up against the cage.
McSorley stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on McSorley's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McSorley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brennan takes a knee to the side of the body.
McSorley leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McSorley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from McSorley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McSorley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Brennan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brennan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McSorley.
McSorley throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Brennan misses
and McSorley counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
McSorley pushes Brennan up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McSorley.
A body shot lands from McSorley.
McSorley has Brennan pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
McSorley has picked Brennan up - he's going for a ride! McSorley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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 the fighters to work.
McSorley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Brennan is looking to improve his position.
McSorley controlling the pace.
McSorley tries to stand and escape but Brennan is controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McSorley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brennan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McSorley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brennan up against the cage.
McSorley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McSorley lands a body shot.
McSorley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brennan.
Nice body punch from McSorley - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
A bit of stalling here from McSorley.
McSorley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
McSorley manages to break the clinch.
McSorley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McSorley looks to land a combination. Brennan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brennan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
McSorley moves into the clinch.
McSorley pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
McSorley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McSorley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McSorley wants to get back to his feet but Brennan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McSorley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McSorley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
McSorley wants to stand but Brennan is controlling the position.
McSorley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brennan being controlled here, momentarily.
McSorley wants to get up but he can't break Brennan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McSorley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brennan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McSorley.
McSorley feints and then cracks Brennan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brennan down.
Brennan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#KD2#
McSorley lands a left and a right that send Brennan crashing to the mat, dazed. McSorley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McSorley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brennan gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Brennan tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but McSorley is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Brennan buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Brennan!! Brennan is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. McSorley throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamus McSorley! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 105
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
McSorley cracks a nice hook into De Lima's ribs.
McSorley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Lima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McSorley. McSorley obviously looking to wear him down.
De Lima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McSorley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Lima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Lima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Lima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Lima scores with a body shot.
De Lima misses with a hook. McSorley ducked under it nicely.
De Lima throws a looping overhand right but McSorley ducks down to avoid it.
De Lima lands with a nice combination. McSorley backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSorley tries to clinch but De Lima is having none of it.
De Lima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
De Lima misses with a low kick.
De Lima throws an overhand right that lands on McSorley's shoulder, as McSorley tries to avoid the shot.
De Lima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for De Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Lima tried to score with a low kick but McSorley checks it.
McSorley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Lima defends it well.
De Lima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McSorley checks it well.
De Lima is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
De Lima misses with a few strikes there.
De Lima throws a right and a left that McSorley avoids nicely.
De Lima swinging wildly here.
De Lima misses with a straight right.
De Lima misses with a looping left.
De Lima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McSorley.
McSorley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from De Lima misses the target.
De Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
McSorley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McSorley moves out of range as De Lima strikes.
De Lima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McSorley circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Lima.
De Lima on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McSorley throws a solid leg kick but De Lima takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McSorley.
McSorley misses with a wild combination.
McSorley lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Lima throws a right hand that McSorley ducks under and follows up with a left that McSorley also avoids with ease.
McSorley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for De Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McSorley tries to land a front kick but De Lima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Lima scores with a decent looking hook.
McSorley defending well as De Lima loads up on a big left hand.
De Lima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McSorley checks it well.
De Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McSorley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McSorley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
De Lima swinging wildly here.
De Lima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thiago De Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Lima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McSorley is looking for the big counter here.
McSorley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McSorley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
McSorley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Lima lands the left hand.
McSorley checks a leg kick nicely.
McSorley looks for the body kick but De Lima saw that one coming.
De Lima fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - McSorley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McSorley avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Lima swings for the body but McSorley moves out of range.
De Lima misses with a low kick.
De Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSorley.
A clash of legs there as McSorley blocks the low kick.
De Lima lands with a cross.
McSorley dodges the punch combination from De Lima.
McSorley checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as McSorley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Lima tries to bum rush McSorley with a series of wild strikes but McSorley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Lima dodges the punch combination from McSorley.
De Lima tried to counter with a leg kick but McSorley avoided it.
McSorley is looking to chop away at De Lima's legs.
De Lima went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A right-left combo lands from De Lima.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSorley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Lima doesn't seem bothered though.
McSorley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McSorley fails to land with a series of punches.
McSorley looks to land a combination but De Lima avoids it well.
McSorley lands with a nice combination. De Lima backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for De Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Lima lands a leg kick that knocks McSorley off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Lima blocks a low kick nicely.
De Lima appears to be looking for a big counter.
McSorley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Lima feints and then cracks McSorley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McSorley down.
De Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago De Lima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
McSorley moves into the clinch.
McSorley keeps control of De Lima as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McSorley stalling the fight.
McSorley misses with a punch to the body.
McSorley slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Lima being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSorley misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
McSorley lands a shot to the body.
McSorley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Lima working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from McSorley.
De Lima tries to circle away but McSorley has him pinned against the cage.
De Lima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McSorley has him pressed against the cage.
McSorley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McSorley tries to throw a body punch but De Lima avoids it by throwing McSorley back against the cage. #T2#
De Lima prevents a body shot from McSorley.
McSorley stalling in the clinch.
De Lima is trying to break the clinch but McSorley is controlling him.
McSorley pressing his opponent against the cage.
McSorley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
McSorley decides to pull guard.
De Lima slips nicely into half guard.
De Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
De Lima has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McSorley defend it? De Lima steps over the head and cranks it - McSorley is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for De Lima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago De Lima! |
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Event:
The Island Season 15, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Patter scores with a sloppy right hand. McSorley should have avoided that one.
McSorley throws a head kick that misses.
Patter throws a shot from downtown. McSorley moves away and avoids it.
Patter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McSorley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Patter throws a big shot that misses.
Patter thumps McSorley with a low kick.
Patter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patter cracks a nice hook into McSorley's ribs.
Patter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Patter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Patter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pitter Patter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSorley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSorley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patter scores with a jab to the head.
Patter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McSorley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patter.
Patter throws a shot to the body.
Patter throws a body punch but McSorley moves out of range.
McSorley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Patter checks a leg kick.
Patter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McSorley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
McSorley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and McSorley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McSorley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Patter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McSorley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McSorley wants to clinch up but Patter keeps it at a distance.
Patter jabs at McSorley's body.
Patter throws a right and a left that McSorley avoids nicely.
McSorley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McSorley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McSorley defending well as Patter loads up on a big left hand.
Patter misses with an uppercut. McSorley saw that one coming.
McSorley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McSorley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Patter.
Patter looks to throw the jab but McSorley is out of range.
McSorley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McSorley there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#McSorley is rocked!
Patter measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes McSorley! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pitter Patter! |
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Event:
MILF 85 Stout vs Kingdad 3
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
McSorley misses with a jab, cross combination.
McSorley's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McSorley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McSorley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Babatunde will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Babatunde gets tackled into the cage by McSorley. McSorley maintains the clinch.
Babatunde can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
McSorley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babatunde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McSorley jabs at Babatunde's body.
Babatunde moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Babatunde.
Sloppy strikes from McSorley. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from McSorley tenderised Babatunde's leg. Babatunde is trying to keep his angry face on.
McSorley thuds his shin into the meat of Babatunde's side.#T1#
McSorley connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from McSorley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babatunde throws a leg kick but McSorley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Babatunde on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Babatunde lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamus McSorley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSorley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babatunde.
McSorley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McSorley throws a nice looking combination but Babatunde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Babatunde swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McSorley throws a head kick that Babatunde semi-blocks.
Babatunde pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
McSorley instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McSorley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McSorley lands with a kick to the temple. Babatunde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
McSorley has closed the distance and engaged Babatunde in a clinch.
McSorley digs a right hand into Babatunde's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Babatunde's gas tank. #BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch.
Babatunde throws a body punch but McSorley moves out of range.
Babatunde chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McSorley can pounce on him.
#CL2#
McSorley has managed to clinch.
Babatunde can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
McSorley breaks from the clinch.
Babatunde misses the shot to the body.
McSorley is looking for the big counter here.
McSorley lands a body shot.
Babatunde throws a body punch but McSorley moves out of range.
McSorley feints and then cracks Babatunde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babatunde down. #T3#
Babatunde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McSorley moves away.#CL2#
McSorley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
McSorley breaks from the clinch.
Babatunde looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McSorley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Babatunde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McSorley.
A low kick lands for McSorley.
McSorley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McSorley throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
McSorley moves into the clinch successfully.
McSorley keeps control of Babatunde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babatunde throws a body punch but McSorley moves out of range.
McSorley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Babatunde throws a big shot that misses.
McSorley throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babatunde swinging wildly here.
Babatunde ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McSorley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McSorley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babatunde.
Babatunde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babatunde looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McSorley scores with a push kick.
Babatunde is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McSorley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McSorley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Babatunde tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babatunde with a lazy takedown attempt
and McSorley counters with a slapping leg kick.
McSorley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McSorley connects with a solid leg kick.
Babatunde has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McSorley.
McSorley scores with a shot to the body.
Babatunde is looking to wear down McSorley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McSorley punishes Babatunde's body with a nice straight punch.
McSorley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McSorley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babatunde circles away quickly and effectively.
Babatunde seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shamus McSorley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for McSorley.
McSorley scores with a jab to the body.
Babatunde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McSorley manages to avoid it.
Babatunde doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
McSorley throws a shot to the body.
McSorley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babatunde doesn't seem bothered though.
Babatunde throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by McSorley.
Babatunde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gerald Babatunde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babatunde on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McSorley ducks under a wild hook from Babatunde.#CL2#
McSorley pushes Babatunde up against the cage in a clinch.
McSorley is struggling to control the position.
McSorley is looking for a takedown.
McSorley has Babatunde pushed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
McSorley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSorley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Babatunde chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McSorley can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babatunde misses the shot to the body.
Babatunde misses with an uppercut
and McSorley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Babatunde's knee momentarily.
Babatunde takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Babatunde will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McSorley delivers a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by McSorley. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
McSorley drives through and clinches with Babatunde against the cage.
McSorley stalling in the clinch.
A short left from McSorley. #T3##BC2#
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babatunde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McSorley moves away.
McSorley feints a counter leg kick.
Babatunde throws a body shot but no joy.
And McSorley tries to counter it with a takedown but Babatunde pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Babatunde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McSorley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babatunde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Babatunde.
#CL2#
McSorley rushes Babatunde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Babatunde has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McSorley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McSorley misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Babatunde is trying to pull guard but McSorley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Babatunde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSorley stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McSorley.
The crowd are getting on McSorley's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Babatunde wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McSorley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babatunde manages to avoid it.#CL2#
McSorley closes the distance and pushes Babatunde back into the cage.
Babatunde tries to circle away but McSorley has him pinned against the cage.
McSorley prevents Babatunde from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
McSorley manages to break the clinch.
Babatunde misses with a double jab
and McSorley counters with a three punch combo that has Babatunde backing up. Babatunde nods at McSorley to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McSorley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Babatunde takes a swing at McSorley's ribcage but misses.
McSorley is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
McSorley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McSorley lands a jab-cross combination.
Babatunde misses with a body punch
and McSorley counters with an outside leg kick.
Babatunde changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Babatunde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for McSorley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSorley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babatunde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Babatunde swinging wildly here.
McSorley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Babatunde.#T1#
McSorley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McSorley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McSorley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McSorley lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
McSorley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Babatunde's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McSorley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McSorley - that will leave a mark!
Babatunde fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Babatunde throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from McSorley tenderised Babatunde's leg. Babatunde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Babatunde looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
McSorley has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babatunde wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
McSorley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSorley avoids the body shot from Babatunde.
Babatunde takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McSorley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babatunde.
McSorley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Babatunde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Babatunde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSorley.
McSorley lands a right hook to the body.
McSorley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McSorley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
McSorley clinches up against the cage.
McSorley lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McSorley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Babatunde throws a looping overhand right but McSorley ducks down to avoid it.
McSorley tries a quick counter leg kick but Babatunde is wise to it.
Shamus McSorley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McSorley misses with a wild body shot.
Babatunde fails in his attempt to clinch.
McSorley misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
McSorley has taken the fight to the clinch.
McSorley tries a body shot but Babatunde blocks it.
#BC2#
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from McSorley. Those never looked like landing.
Gerald Babatunde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamus McSorley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Babatunde takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamus McSorley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSorley 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamus McSorley! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1#
McSorley moves out of range as De Lima strikes.
McSorley fails to land with a series of punches.
De Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Lima lands a head shot.
De Lima throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McSorley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McSorley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of McSorley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Lima.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSorley throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from De Lima misses.
Thiago De Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Lima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McSorley feints and then cracks De Lima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Lima down.
McSorley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Lima lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
De Lima swings for the body but McSorley moves out of range.
De Lima misses with a hook
and McSorley counters with a two punch combo.
McSorley throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Lima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
De Lima blocks a head kick by McSorley.
De Lima misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from De Lima. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from De Lima tenderised McSorley's leg. McSorley is trying to keep his angry face on.
McSorley takes a swing at De Lima's ribcage but misses.
De Lima is looking for a counter combo.
De Lima misses with a body shot.
De Lima with a nice calf kick.
That kick from McSorley tenderised De Lima's leg. De Lima is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McSorley moves away.
McSorley avoids the body shot from De Lima.
McSorley throws a wild body kick that De Lima sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
McSorley rushes De Lima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
De Lima is trying to break the clinch but McSorley has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on De Lima's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
McSorley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McSorley stalls.
De Lima tries to work over McSorley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Lima throws a leg kick that is checked
and McSorley counters with a good low kick that De Lima was not able to check. #CL2#
McSorley clinches.
De Lima misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McSorley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Lima cracks McSorley with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from De Lima
and McSorley counters with a thumping low kick.
De Lima throws an off balance right hand
and McSorley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Lima throws a shot from downtown. McSorley moves away and avoids it.
McSorley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
De Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
McSorley avoids the body shot from De Lima.
McSorley is looking for the big counter here.
De Lima is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Lima tries to score with a low kick but McSorley moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from De Lima.
McSorley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from McSorley.
Nice straight punches there by De Lima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Lima.
McSorley misses with a few strikes there.
De Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McSorley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Lima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Lima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Lima misses with a hook. McSorley ducked under it nicely.
McSorley moves out of range as De Lima strikes.
McSorley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McSorley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Lima rather than just go for the knockout.
McSorley digs a good hook to De Lima's body.
McSorley closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Lima wants to land a leg kick but McSorley is out of range.
McSorley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Lima.
De Lima lands a jab-cross combination.
De Lima is breathing heavily.
McSorley thumps De Lima with a low kick.#CL2#
McSorley darts in and clinches De Lima up against the cage.
McSorley stalling the fight.
De Lima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSorley slips under a jab from De Lima.#CL2#
McSorley rushes De Lima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Lima misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Lima misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch.
De Lima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Lima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McSorley takes a swing at De Lima's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thiago De Lima will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
De Lima misses with a left hand
and McSorley counters with a series of strikes. De Lima will be more careful next time no doubt.
McSorley takes a kick to the side of the head.
McSorley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Lima scores with a body shot.
Thiago De Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Lima missing with a left hand there. McSorley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Lima throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Lima loads up on a big right hand but McSorley slips the punch.
McSorley misses with a few strikes there.
De Lima throws a sloppy body shot
and McSorley counters with a three punch combo that has De Lima backing up. De Lima nods at McSorley to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSorley slips a jab from De Lima.
McSorley misses with a kick to the body.
De Lima throws a nice head kick!
A left and a right from McSorley both land. Nice combination.
De Lima throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and McSorley counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Lima won't be happy with that.
McSorley just content to control the position.
McSorley tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
De Lima is trying to buck McSorley off.
McSorley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
De Lima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McSorley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Lima is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Lima is trying to improve his position.
McSorley controls the position from side control.#SU2#
McSorley stands up.
De Lima throws a lazy right hand but McSorley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McSorley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McSorley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Lima.
McSorley lands with a nice combination. De Lima backs away looking to recover.
De Lima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from De Lima. #T3#
De Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McSorley slips under a jab.
Thiago De Lima is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
McSorley clinches up against the cage.
McSorley effectively controlling the action here.
McSorley misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from McSorley.
De Lima throws a lazy right hand but McSorley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Lima misses with a hook. McSorley ducked under it nicely.
McSorley tries to counter with a clinch but De Lima shakes him off and moves away.
McSorley throws a nice looking combination but De Lima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McSorley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Lima takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
McSorley rushes De Lima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Lima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McSorley backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch.
#T4#
De Lima throws a head kick that misses
and McSorley counters with a series of strikes. De Lima will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Lima misses with a wild combination.
McSorley tries to counter by closing the distance.
McSorley pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Lima is out of range and McSorley settles back down.
De Lima connects with a good right hand that stumbles McSorley. McSorley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good work by McSorley as he checks the leg kick.
McSorley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McSorley slips a straight right by De Lima.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Lima. McSorley does a little dance to reset his feet.
McSorley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Lima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McSorley counters with a left to the body.
A combination from McSorley does no damage.
De Lima feints a jab promting McSorley to slip. De Lima then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McSorley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab by De Lima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McSorley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! De Lima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McSorley tries to move into range but De Lima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McSorley throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Lima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McSorley can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Lima. McSorley does a little dance to reset his feet.
McSorley takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Shamus McSorley has been cut.
De Lima misses with a shot to the body
and McSorley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Lima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McSorley counters with a flying knee. Nice.
De Lima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
so McSorley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!#SUB#
De Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Lima wants to stand up but McSorley is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McSorley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Lima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
McSorley is stalling in the full guard.
McSorley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Lima working a defensive guard here.
De Lima is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McSorley is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A big left from De Lima misses.
McSorley slips a jab and a cross from De Lima.
McSorley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McSorley.
McSorley misses with a head kick.
De Lima is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McSorley. That's going to slow De Lima down.
McSorley connects with a solid leg kick.
McSorley checks the leg kick.
McSorley lands a leg kick that knocks De Lima off balance momentarily.
McSorley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Lima avoids the body shot from McSorley.
McSorley jabs at De Lima's body.
McSorley blocks a head kick by De Lima.
De Lima throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and McSorley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Lima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3##BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McSorley moves into the clinch successfully.
McSorley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McSorley stalls.
McSorley slowing the pace effectively.
De Lima throws a punch but it's blocked by McSorley. #BC2#
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McSorley takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch.
De Lima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Lima throws a sloppy head kick and McSorley moves out of range easily.
McSorley lands a nice hook to De Lima's body. De Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
McSorley stuns De Lima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McSorley works over De Lima's head and body with a nice combination.
McSorley checks the leg kick.
McSorley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSorley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from De Lima. Those never looked like landing.
McSorley moves out of range as De Lima strikes.
McSorley slips a jab and a cross from De Lima.
De Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McSorley scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
McSorley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Lima has a couple of punches blocked by McSorley.
Shamus McSorley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Lima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Lima misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
McSorley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McSorley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De Lima pushes down on McSorley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamus McSorley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSorley 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamus McSorley! |
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