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Event:
WOVA Halloween
Date: Oct 31, 2025 |
#R1#
McKockiner lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McKockiner.
Jardine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McKockiner blocks a jab.
Jardine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Jardine.
Jardine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKockiner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jardine swings for the body but McKockiner moves out of range.
McKockiner misses with a straight left.
Jardine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McKockiner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by McKockiner.
McKockiner misses with an uppercut. Jardine saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jardine swings for the body but McKockiner moves out of range.
Jardine misses the shot to the body.
Jardine misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from McKockiner misses the target.
McKockiner shoots in for a takedown but Jardine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1##TD#
Jardine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McKockiner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McKockiner looking to pass the guard.
McKockiner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jardine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKockiner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jardine wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McKockiner manages to pass to side control.
Jardine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McKockiner throwing shots but Jardine is blocking nicely. #T2#
McKockiner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McKockiner throwing shots but Jardine is blocking nicely.
McKockiner slows the pace down in half guard.
McKockiner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jardine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McKockiner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McKockiner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McKockiner passes the guard and advances to mount!
McKockiner punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
McKockiner breaks from Jardine's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McKockiner landing punches. #ROC#Jardine is rocked!
McKockiner softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Jardine is out cold! McKockiner jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McKockiner!
Barry McKockiner retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Barry McKockiner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WOVA 8: The Eighth Side
Date: Oct 01, 2025 |
#R1#
McKockiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berisha tries to counter with a takedown but McKockiner is quick to defend against it.
McKockiner scores with a sloppy right hand. Berisha should have avoided that one.
McKockiner misses with an uppercut.
McKockiner misses with a straight right.
Berisha tries to counter with a takedown but McKockiner is quick to defend against it.
McKockiner throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Berisha counters with a shoot takedown. McKockiner fights it but they end up in guard.
McKockiner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKockiner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McKockiner wants to sweep here but Berisha controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berisha throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKockiner 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.
Berisha wants to control from the top but McKockiner keeps moving. #T1#
McKockiner wants to sweep here but Berisha controlling him for the moment.
McKockiner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berisha throwing strikes but missing.
McKockiner seems keen to control Berisha's posture.
Berisha throwing strikes from guard but McKockiner blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berisha wants to control from the top but McKockiner keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barry McKockiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKockiner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Berisha defends well and McKockiner ends up having to push Berisha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Berisha drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKockiner sprawls and moves away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McKockiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berisha feinted with a counter takedown.
McKockiner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McKockiner throws a jab when Berisha was well out of range.
Berisha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McKockiner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McKockiner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Berisha on the side of the head.
McKockiner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Berisha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
McKockiner misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Berisha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Berisha passes McKockiner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berisha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Berisha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McKockiner trying to hold on to Berisha's head to control him but Berisha postures up.
McKockiner is positioning himself well to prevent Berisha advancing to mount.
Berisha trying to control the action but McKockiner is working from the bottom.
McKockiner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berisha lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Berisha tries to pass to full mount but McKockiner defends it.
Berisha throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McKockiner to regain full guard.
Berisha looking to sit in guard and control but McKockiner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Berisha pulls McKockiner in close to prevent any damage.
Berisha continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKockiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berisha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berisha has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry McKockiner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Berisha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKockiner, as that shot connected.
McKockiner cracks Berisha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McKockiner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berisha.
Berisha moves out of range as McKockiner strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKockiner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Berisha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McKockiner scores with a hook.
McKockiner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Berisha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McKockiner 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.
McKockiner works the jab nicely.
McKockiner misses the jab.
Berisha slips a jab from McKockiner.
McKockiner cracks Berisha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Berisha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from McKockiner does it's job there.
McKockiner misses with a straight left.
Berisha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Berisha moves out of range of the strikes.
McKockiner throws a hook but Berisha avoids it easily.
Berisha feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Berisha slips under a jab.
Berisha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Berisha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McKockiner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berisha ducks under a wild hook from McKockiner.
Berisha feinted with a counter takedown.
McKockiner shoots in looking for a takedown. Berisha tries to sprawl out of it but McKockiner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berisha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKockiner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Berishas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
McKockiner thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKockiner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berisha tries to counter with a takedown but McKockiner is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
McKockiner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berisha wants to sweep but no luck.
McKockiner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berisha wants to control but McKockiner passes easily into half guard.
Berisha is not content to let McKockiner control the position.
McKockiner is just content to waste time from the top position. Berisha takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Berisha has McKockiner pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Berisha keeping moving, preventing McKockiner from controlling successfully.
Berisha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McKockiner forces his way into half guard.
McKockiner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berisha keeps working.
Berisha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McKockiner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McKockiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Berisha tries to move into range but McKockiner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKockiner throws a looping overhand right but Berisha ducks down to avoid it.
McKockiner throws a big shot that misses.
Berisha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McKockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berisha tries to counter with a takedown but McKockiner is quick to defend against it.
McKockiner throws a looping overhand right but Berisha ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for McKockiner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKockiner goes for a double leg but Berisha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Berisha continues to drive forward.
Berisha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berisha walks into a left hand. #T1#
Berisha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berisha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McKockiner misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Berisha counters with a single leg into guard. McKockiner didn't expect that.
Berisha distracts McKockiner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berisha looking to sit in guard and control but McKockiner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Berisha pulls McKockiner in close to his closed guard and prevents McKockiner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berisha wants to control but McKockiner passes easily into half guard.
Berisha is positioning himself well to prevent McKockiner advancing to mount. #T2#
McKockiner drops an elbow to the side of Berisha's head.
McKockiner is looking to take a break and control but Berisha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McKockiner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berisha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McKockiner is pressing down on Berisha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berisha is holding on for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKockiner lands a nice short elbow.
Berisha regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
McKockiner pushing down on Berisha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berisha is trying to maintain the position but McKockiner is very close to passing his half guard.
McKockiner lands strikes from half guard.
McKockiner winds up and cracks Berisha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McKockiner wants to free his trapped foot but Berisha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berisha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berisha is trying to maintain the position but McKockiner is very close to passing his half guard.
McKockiner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Berisha has his hands clasped together around McKockiner's back. He's all about the action.
McKockiner is thwarting Berisha's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McKockiner swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Berisha counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McKockiner trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berisha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Berisha drops back, looking for a kneebar! McKockiner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McKockiner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McKockiner! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McKockiner really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Berisha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berisha wants it to stay on the feet.
Berisha feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by McKockiner or perhaps it was just good defense by Berisha, which made it look bad.
McKockiner connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - McKockiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKockiner with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berisha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKockiner.
Afrim Berisha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry McKockiner.
McKockiner misses with a looping left.
Berisha feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
McKockiner throws out a loose jab but Berisha uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKockiner lands a head shot.
McKockiner loads up on a big right hand but Berisha slips the punch.
Berisha tries to counter with a takedown but McKockiner is quick to defend against it.
McKockiner misses the jab.
Berisha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKockiner, as that shot connected.
McKockiner throws out a loose jab but Berisha uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKockiner throws a jab when Berisha was well out of range.
McKockiner connects with a jab.
Berisha slips a jab from McKockiner.
Berisha attempts a counter takedown but McKockiner avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
McKockiner connects with a body shot that sends Berisha's belly button to the back.
Berisha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berisha drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKockiner sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by McKockiner.
McKockiner misses with an uppercut. Berisha saw that one coming.
McKockiner shoots in looking for a takedown but Berisha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKockiner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McKockiner misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Berisha counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKockiner has hold of Berisha's hands but Berisha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berisha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berisha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McKockiner 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.
Berisha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berisha lands a nice short elbow.
McKockiner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berisha working the head and body with strikes.
McKockiner is holding on to half guard well.
Berisha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKockiner defending well though.
McKockiner wants to improve his position but Berisha is controlling well.
Berisha working McKockiner over with strikes.
Berisha is thwarting McKockiner's attempts to control the position.
McKockiner keeping control of the position.
Afrim Berisha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
McKockiner tries to roll over but Berisha keeps him under control.
McKockiner is staying active underneath Berisha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McKockiner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berisha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berisha working McKockiner over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKockiner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McKockiner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Berisha is nestled in close to McKockiner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Afrim Berisha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Nice cross by McKockiner.
McKockiner connects with the punch.
Berisha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Berisha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKockiner.
McKockiner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Berisha. Berisha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McKockiner fails to land the takedown.
Berisha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKockiner throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Berisha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Berisha.
McKockiner is trying to maintain the position but Berisha is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Berisha trying to control the action but McKockiner is working from the bottom.
Berisha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McKockiner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berisha scores with a couple of nice shots.
McKockiner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berisha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berisha's back!
Berisha trying to control the hands but McKockiner won't let him.
McKockiner scores with punches and elbows.
McKockiner softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T2#
McKockiner avoiding Berisha 's attempts to control his hands.
McKockiner is riding his opponent, not letting Berisha buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Berisha's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Berisha manages to reverse the position and now he's in McKockiner's guard. Nice work there by Berisha.
Berisha throwing strikes but missing.
Berisha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Berisha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berisha wants to control from the top but McKockiner keeps moving.
McKockiner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berisha won't allow McKockiner to sweep him here.
Berisha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berisha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McKockiner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McKockiner throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
McKockiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Berisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berisha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKockiner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berisha 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.
McKockiner throws a big right hand that misses.
McKockiner trying to control but Berisha is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berisha looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Afrim Berisha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKockiner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barry McKockiner.
I think McKockiner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry McKockiner!
Barry McKockiner is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Barry McKockiner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WOVA Undisputed 2
Date: Aug 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Greenwood scores with a hook.
McKockiner swings widly with a right hand
and Greenwood counters with a low kick, right behind McKockiner 's knee.
Barry McKockiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Greenwood lands an overhand right.
Greenwood throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and McKockiner counters with a single leg into guard. Greenwood didn't expect that. #ES2#
Greenwood wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenwood throws a lazy head kick
and McKockiner counters with a straight right hand.
Greenwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKockiner throws a big shot that misses.
McKockiner thuds his right hand into Greenwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McKockiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKockiner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greenwood.
McKockiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKockiner scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
McKockiner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greenwood misses with a double jab.
Greenwood leaves McKockiner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Greenwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that McKockiner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Greenwood slips under a jab from McKockiner.
Greenwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greenwood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McKockiner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McKockiner misses with a hook.#TD#
McKockiner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McKockiner stops Greenwood from getting back to his feet.
McKockiner is pressing down on Greenwood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greenwood is holding on for now.
McKockiner stops Greenwood from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
McKockiner working Greenwood over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKockiner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Greenwood is trying to stand.
McKockiner is trying to control the action in half guard but Greenwood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McKockiner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McKockiner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKockiner lands a nice short elbow.
McKockiner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McKockiner throwing shots but Greenwood is blocking nicely.
McKockiner slips a nice elbow through Greenwood's hands, connecting with Greenwood's forehead.
Greenwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from McKockiner. #T3#
McKockiner throwing shots but Greenwood is blocking nicely.
McKockiner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greenwood defending well though.
Greenwood looks like he's trying to stand up.
McKockiner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Greenwood 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.
Greenwood pushes McKockiner off looking to stand but McKockiner dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKockiner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McKockiner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McKockiner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greenwood has hold of McKockiner's hands but McKockiner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greenwood wants to stand back up but McKockiner manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKockiner working the head and body with strikes.
Greenwood pushes McKockiner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McKockiner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McKockiner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McKockiner is putting a hurting on Greenwood here, landing some big shots from side control.
Greenwood is letting McKockiner control him for a moment. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McKockiner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Greenwood to see if he's OK.
McKockiner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You can see the frustration on Greenwood's face as McKockiner controls the position.
McKockiner is looking to take a break and control but Greenwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greenwood is trying to buck McKockiner off.
Greenwood is not content to let McKockiner control the position.
McKockiner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Greenwood is avoiding damage well.
McKockiner controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenwood pushes McKockiner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McKockiner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McKockiner is chipping away with strikes.
Greenwood wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McKockiner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McKockiner tries to move into range but Greenwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greenwood thuds a left hand into McKockiner's body.#TD#
McKockiner shoots in and bounces Greenwood off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McKockiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greenwood can do to turn this around?
Greenwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McKockiner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Greenwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKockiner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greenwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenwood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McKockiner is controlling him.
Greenwood is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McKockiner dives into side control.
Greenwood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McKockiner working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Greenwood wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McKockiner throws an elbow but Greenwood slips to the side and avoids it well.
Greenwood is pushing McKockiner's head away, looking to escape. McKockiner manages to hold on to the position though.
Greenwood is looking to get back to his feet here but McKockiner is keeping cool and he's managed to take Greenwood's back.
Greenwood is keeping busy.
Greenwood wants to get back to his feet.
McKockiner missing with strikes.
McKockiner has Greenwood flattened out and is raining down punches.
McKockiner has good solid back control here.
McKockiner trying to control momentarily.
McKockiner scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Greenwood is looking for a way out. #T2#
Oooh a big shot gets through from McKockiner. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
McKockiner lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Greenwood is trying to stand back up.
McKockiner lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
McKockiner is punishing Greenwood with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKockiner trying to control.
McKockiner landing with strikes.
McKockiner controls the position.
Greenwood is trying to stand back up.
Greenwood is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McKockiner off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
McKockiner is riding his opponent, not letting Greenwood buck him off.
McKockiner lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by McKockiner.
Greenwood is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Will McKockiner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Greenwood is trying to stand back up. #T4#
McKockiner lands with a hammerfist to the side of Greenwood's head.
Greenwood wants to get back to his feet.
McKockiner throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Greenwood!
McKockiner is punishing Greenwood with some ground and pound.
Greenwood takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Greenwood wants to get back to his feet.
McKockiner punishes Greenwood with strikes from the back mount.
Barry McKockiner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKockiner trying to control momentarily.
McKockiner lands a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McKockiner dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
McKockiner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - McKockiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greenwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McKockiner punishes Greenwood's body with a nice straight punch.
McKockiner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of McKockiner 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
McKockiner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Greenwood's half guard.
McKockiner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greenwood's head.
McKockiner is looking to advance position but Greenwood won't allow it.
McKockiner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Greenwood is trying to stand up here but McKockiner is controlling him well. #T1#
McKockiner working the head and body with strikes.
Greenwood is trying to stand back up but McKockiner is controlling him
McKockiner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Greenwood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McKockiner stops Greenwood from getting back to his feet.
McKockiner wants to control but Greenwood is keeping him busy.
Greenwood looks like he's trying to stand up.
McKockiner wants to control but Greenwood is keeping him busy.
McKockiner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Greenwood looks like he's trying to stand up.
McKockiner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Greenwood wants to stand back up but McKockiner manages to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as McKockiner stalls from top position.#T2#
Greenwood is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McKockiner is controlling him well.
Greenwood on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McKockiner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Greenwood is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McKockiner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Greenwood taking punishment in the form of punches.
Greenwood wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Greenwood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Greenwood is not content to let McKockiner control the position.
Greenwood prevents McKockiner from moving into mount.
McKockiner just content to control the position.
McKockiner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Greenwood down.
Greenwood wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McKockiner landing strikes.
McKockiner slows the pace down.
Greenwood is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McKockiner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McKockiner is putting a hurting on Greenwood here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Greenwood is trying to get back to his feet.
Greenwood bucks up and tries to throw McKockiner off but instead McKockiner has got his back!
Greenwood trying to get back to his feet but McKockiner is in full control for now.
McKockiner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Greenwood.
McKockiner tries to keep control of the position but Greenwood is staying busy.
Greenwood is trying to get back to his feet but McKockiner has full control of the position and if anything, Greenwood has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McKockiner lands strikes to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenwood is trying to get back to his feet but McKockiner has full control of the position and if anything, Greenwood has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mason Greenwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKockiner is landing with strikes from the back.
McKockiner tries to get the hooks in deep but Greenwood pushed the leg off.
McKockiner is landing with strikes. Greenwood can't take much more of this.#ROC#Greenwood is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry McKockiner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKockiner, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry McKockiner!
A relieved looking Barry McKockiner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Mason Greenwood had this to say: 'Well, that didn’t go as planned, did it? I guess I should’ve stayed in the football field... or maybe even the gym! Big shoutout to my opponent, they deserved the win. I’ll be back though, training harder and maybe even trying to figure out how to stop getting hit so much!'. |
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Event:
WOVA 6: Assassins
Date: Aug 02, 2025 |
#R1#
McKockiner staying out of range there.
Demirov misses with an uppercut. McKockiner saw that one coming.#TD2#
McKockiner drives through with a takedown into Demirov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Demirov is looking to stand up but McKockiner isn't so interested in that idea.
Demirov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McKockiner on the ground.
McKockiner is looking to work some ground and pound but Demirov has wrist control.
Demirov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McKockiner 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKockiner throws a big right hand that misses.
McKockiner lands a couple of elbows.
McKockiner trying to control but Demirov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Demirov wants to get back to his feet but McKockiner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Demirov has momentary wrist control but McKockiner slips an elbow through the middle.
McKockiner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Demirov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McKockiner dives into side control.
McKockiner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Demirov taking punishment in the form of punches.
McKockiner scoring with punches and elbows.
McKockiner is putting a hurting on Demirov here, landing some big shots from side control.
McKockiner working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demirov stops McKockiner from passing to mount. #T2#
McKockiner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Demirov is not content to let McKockiner control the position.
Demirov is trying to get back to his feet.
McKockiner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Demirov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Demirov looking very determined here, making life difficult for McKockiner.
McKockiner lands shots from the back. #T3#
McKockiner lands with a hammerfist to the side of Demirov's head.
Demirov is trying to stand back up.
McKockiner scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
McKockiner throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Demirov!
#T4#
McKockiner is landing with strikes. Demirov can't take much more of this.
McKockiner is working the ground and pound. Can Demirov escape?#ROC2#Demirov is rocked!
Demirov is trying to stand back up.
Oh Demirov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKockiner lands a good shot there. Demirov covers up! McKockiner smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Demirov to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! McKockiner jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McKockiner!
Barry McKockiner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Amir Demirov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am a warrior, so i will never stop fighting, this is my warrior pride'. |
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Event:
WOVA Undisputed
Date: Jun 28, 2025 |
#R1#
McKockiner moves away from the strike by Shannon.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shannon.
Shannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
McKockiner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shannon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McKockiner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shannon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McKockiner has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McKockiner prevents Shannon from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKockiner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McKockiner lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKockiner working Shannon over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shannon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McKockiner loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Shannon scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from McKockiner land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. McKockiner stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McKockiner!
A victorious Barry McKockiner 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:
WOVA Fight Night: Blackout
Date: Jun 11, 2025 |
#R1#
No luck for McKockiner with that takedown attempt.
McKockiner has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
so Mullins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McKockiner keeping moving, preventing Mullins from controlling successfully.
McKockiner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mullins's guard. #REVR#
McKockiner trying to control but Mullins is working from the bottom.
McKockiner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullins keeping full guard, as McKockiner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mullins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKockiner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKockiner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
McKockiner wants to control from the top but Mullins keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKockiner is stalling in the full guard.
McKockiner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McKockiner throws a big right hand that misses.
McKockiner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McKockiner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mullins's guard.
Mullins 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McKockiner is controlling the pace.
McKockiner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McKockiner not doing much here.
McKockiner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
McKockiner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McKockiner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McKockiner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McKockiner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McKockiner lands strikes from half guard.
McKockiner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mullins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McKockiner trying to control the action but Mullins is working from the bottom.
McKockiner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McKockiner lands strikes from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKockiner slows the pace down in half guard.
Mullins tries to kick McKockiner off but McKockiner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McKockiner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mullins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mullins wants it to stay on the feet.
Mullins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKockiner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McKockiner takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Mullins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mullins.#TD#
McKockiner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mullins pushes McKockiner off looking to stand but McKockiner dives back in and keeps control.
Barry McKockiner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKockiner lands strikes from half guard.
McKockiner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mullins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McKockiner.
McKockiner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McKockiner passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
McKockiner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mullins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mullins trying desperately to get to his feet.
A nice elbow there by McKockiner.
McKockiner can't control as he wanted to and Mullins manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
McKockiner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mullins is trying to get back to full guard.
McKockiner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
McKockiner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mullins has hold of McKockiner's hands but McKockiner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McKockiner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mullins is staying active underneath McKockiner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McKockiner prevents Mullins from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McKockiner connects with a nice short shot to Mullins's temple.
McKockiner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McKockiner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McKockiner wants to free his trapped foot but Mullins is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Mullins actively working from the bottom here.
McKockiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mullins can do to turn this around?
McKockiner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McKockiner with the ground and pound but Mullins uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McKockiner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
McKockiner controlling from the top position.
Mullins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mullins wants to stand but McKockiner is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Mullins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKockiner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McKockiner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mullins leaves McKockiner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McKockiner shoots in for a takedown but Mullins shows good takedown defense.
McKockiner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Mullins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McKockiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McKockiner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McKockiner with a nice head shot there.
McKockiner lands a couple of digs.
McKockiner cracks Mullins with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKockiner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mullins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McKockiner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
McKockiner 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.
McKockiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Mullins is retaining full guard.
McKockiner cracks Mullins with a solid left hand.
McKockiner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McKockiner forces his way into half guard.
Mullins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McKockiner. #T2#
McKockiner looking to pass the guard.
McKockiner working some strikes from top position.
Mullins controls McKockiner momentarily but McKockiner frees himself.
McKockiner landing some decent shots from guard.
Mullins working a defensive guard here.
McKockiner cracks Mullins with a solid left hand.#T3#
McKockiner chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McKockiner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McKockiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Mullins is retaining full guard.
McKockiner won't allow Mullins to get back to his feet.
McKockiner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKockiner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McKockiner slips nicely into half guard.
Mullins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McKockiner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mullins is staying active underneath McKockiner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
McKockiner misses with a head shot. Mullins uses the momentum to regain guard.
McKockiner passes Mullins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mullins trying to hold on to McKockiner's head to control him but McKockiner postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McKockiner trying to control from half guard but Mullins is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKockiner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gordon Mullins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mullins wants to control but McKockiner passes into side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry McKockiner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKockiner, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry McKockiner! |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Lit City
Date: May 07, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
McKockiner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mcmahon's guard.
McKockiner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcmahon tries to kick McKockiner off but McKockiner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKockiner lands a nice short elbow.
McKockiner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mcmahon is trying to stand up here but McKockiner is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McKockiner connects with a nice short shot to Mcmahon's temple.
McKockiner controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKockiner is thwarting Mcmahon's attempts to control the position.#T1#
McKockiner winds up and cracks Mcmahon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from McKockiner there.
McKockiner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKockiner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McKockiner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKockiner controlling his opponent.
Mcmahon looks winded!#T2#
McKockiner looking to finish Mcmahon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mcmahon!
McKockiner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McKockiner controlling the position easily from mount.
McKockiner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcmahon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McKockiner controlling his opponent. #T3#
McKockiner working the ground and pound effectively.
McKockiner unloading with bombs!
Mcmahon is in a horrible position here. McKockiner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McKockiner landing punches.
McKockiner scoring with strikes but Mcmahon is staying in there.
McKockiner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McKockiner controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Mcmahon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcmahon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McKockiner lands a couple of good shots and Mcmahon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Mcmahon is rocked!
What can Mcmahon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mcmahon is still in real trouble! Can McKockiner finish him?
McKockiner scores with punches and elbows.
A helpless look comes across Mcmahon 's face. He knows he's trapped as McKockiner lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McKockiner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Niedziela gets caught flat footed, as McKockiner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Niedziela throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McKockiner wants to control from the top but Niedziela keeps moving.
McKockiner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McKockiner throwing strikes but missing.
McKockiner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Niedziela's head.#SUB#
Niedziela working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McKockiner has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKockiner trying to control from half guard but Niedziela is working away.
McKockiner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niedziela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McKockiner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
McKockiner prevents Niedziela from improving his position.
McKockiner is looking to take a break and control but Niedziela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McKockiner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Niedziela is looking for a sweep. McKockiner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McKockiner drops an elbow to the side of Niedziela's head.
McKockiner wants to pass the guard but Niedziela is defending well.
McKockiner wants to take a breather but Niedziela 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.
Niedziela wants to get back to full guard.
McKockiner stalling.
McKockiner wants to pass the guard but Niedziela is defending well.
Niedziela trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Niedziela shoots in for a takedown but McKockiner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKockiner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niedziela.
#TD2#
McKockiner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Niedziela on his heels. He'll look to pass Niedziela's guard now, I'm sure.
McKockiner trying to control but Niedziela is working from the bottom. #T3#
McKockiner works over Niedziela with some ground and pound from guard.
Niedziela working a defensive guard here.
Niedziela can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McKockiner controls the pace.
Niedziela has momentary wrist control but McKockiner slips an elbow through the middle.
Niedziela keeping moving, preventing McKockiner from controlling successfully.
Niedziela 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.
McKockiner works over Niedziela with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Niedziela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McKockiner is aware though and is defending well.
McKockiner lands a couple of elbows.
McKockiner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McKockiner with a nice head shot there.
McKockiner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Niedziela's head.
McKockiner controls from within his opponent's guard.
McKockiner wants to control from the top but Niedziela keeps moving.
McKockiner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McKockiner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKockiner trying to control but Niedziela is working from the bottom.
McKockiner lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McKockiner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Niedziela feints and as McKockiner raises his hands in defense, Niedziela changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Niedziela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKockiner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Niedziela slips nicely into half guard.
McKockiner is trying to get back to full guard.
McKockiner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Niedziela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Niedziela's back!
McKockiner trying to control momentarily.
Niedziela tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKockiner loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Niedziela hold on?
Will McKockiner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Niedziela is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McKockiner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McKockiner is hanging on to Niedziela's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niedziela is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Niedziela just trying to survive but McKockiner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McKockiner scores with strikes from the back.
McKockiner is hanging on to Niedziela's back as he tries to escape.
McKockiner gets his hands free as Niedziela looks to control.
McKockiner punishes Niedziela with strikes from the back mount.
McKockiner scores with punches and elbows. #T2#
McKockiner is looking to control Niedziela but Niedziela is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Niedziela is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McKockiner.
You can see the frustration on Niedziela's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Niedziela is taking damage to the body and head.
Niedziela tries to escape but McKockiner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McKockiner landing with strikes.
McKockiner lands a shot to the head.
Niedziela covers up after that shot from McKockiner.
Niedziela tries to break free.
#T3#
McKockiner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Niedziela trying to control the position but McKockiner manages to sink in the hooks.
Niedziela tries to escape the position.
Niedziela trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Niedziela takes a big shot to the side of the head.
McKockiner scores with punches and elbows.
McKockiner is not going to allow Niedziela to sit and survive in this position.
McKockiner punishes Niedziela with strikes from the back mount.
McKockiner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Niedziela doesn't escape.
McKockiner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
McKockiner wants to control but Niedziela is keeping busy.
McKockiner lands with a hammerfist to the side of Niedziela's head.
McKockiner lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
McKockiner not allowing Niedziela to control his hands.
McKockiner is punishing Niedziela with some ground and pound.
McKockiner is hanging on to Niedziela's back as he tries to escape.
McKockiner lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
McKockiner is working the ground and pound. Can Niedziela escape?
Niedziela trying to control the position but McKockiner manages to sink in the hooks.
Niedziela is taking damage to the body and head.
Barry McKockiner has got the better of the ground game so far.
I really don't envy Niedziela right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McKockiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
McKockiner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McKockiner showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKockiner lands a nice short elbow.
Niedziela trying to control but McKockiner postures up.
McKockiner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McKockiner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niedziela is trying to control but can't.
McKockiner content to control rather than advance.
McKockiner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
McKockiner punishing his opponent with strikes.
McKockiner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Niedziela is wriggling around trying to escape.
McKockiner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Niedziela is working to get back to half guard.
McKockiner with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
McKockiner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Niedziela is in all sorts of trouble here.
McKockiner lands a couple of good shots and Niedziela has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McKockiner is landing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
McKockiner has good solid back control here.
McKockiner lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Niedziela hold on?!
Wojtek Niedziela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McKockiner scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Niedziela turns into McKockiner and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Niedziela is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McKockiner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McKockiner has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
McKockiner is in close to Niedziela's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McKockiner postures up and lands a big shot to Niedziela's brow.
McKockiner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Niedziela working a defensive guard but McKockiner passes into half guard.
#T4#
Niedziela on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McKockiner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McKockiner slips a nice elbow through Niedziela's hands, connecting with Niedziela's forehead.
Niedziela taking some punishment here, with McKockiner in his half guard.
McKockiner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McKockiner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McKockiner wants to take a breather but Niedziela is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Niedziela is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKockiner pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry McKockiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McKockiner 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry McKockiner! |
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