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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn comes to the cage accompanied by PP15 Interlude. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgregor lands a glancing blow to the side of Quinn's head.
Quinn moves out of range as Mcgregor strikes.
Quinn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mcgregor scores with a hook.
Mcgregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mcgregor throws a lazy head kick
and Quinn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mcgregor!
Quinn is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcgregor is defending well.
Quinn prevents Mcgregor from escaping the position.
Mcgregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quinn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quinn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Quinn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcgregor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Quinn but great work by Mcgregor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgregor decides to stand back up. Mcgregor steps back and let's Quinn get back to his feet.
Mcgregor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor lunges at Quinn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quinn's hand.
Mcgregor with a jab.
Mcgregor lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Mcgregor lands.
Mcgregor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Quinns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mcgregor lands with a cross.
Mcgregor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Quinn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Quinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgregor.
Quinn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Quinn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcgregor kicks off Quinn and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quinn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mcgregor lands a nice hook to Quinn's body. Quinn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quinn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor lands with a cross.
Mcgregor connects with a single shot there.
Mcgregor pushes Quinn away with a front kick.
A left lands for Mcgregor.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mcgregor - that will leave a mark!
Connor Mcgregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Mcgregor coming out on top.
Quinn takes one on the button.
Quinn throws a series of punches but Mcgregor moves out of range.
Mcgregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Mcgregor.
Quinn is looking for a counter combo.
Mcgregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Mcgregor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor tests Quinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Mcgregor.
Mcgregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcgregor misses with a hook. Quinn ducked under it nicely.
Quinn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcgregor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mcgregor misses the jab.
Quinn throwing a counter right hand but Mcgregor manages to avoid it.
Mcgregor lands a two punch combo.
Mcgregor punishes Quinn's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Mcgregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcgregor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mcgregor thows a body kick. Quinn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mcgregor throws a sloppy head kick and Quinn moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgregor scores with a jab. Quinn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Quinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quinn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Quinn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Quinn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcgregor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mcgregor throws a series of strikes that have Quinn backpedaling.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Connor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quinn blocks a head kick by Mcgregor.
Quinn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgregor lands the left hand.
Mcgregor scores with a shot to the body.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mcgregor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mcgregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quinn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mcgregor lands a lovely overhand right.
Mcgregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Mcgregor.
It looked like Quinn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quinn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgregor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mcgregor scores with a jab. Quinn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quinn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mcgregor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgregor scores with a punch to the head.
Quinn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcgregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcgregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quinn doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mcgregor lands a jab to the nose.
Quinn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mcgregor lands a lovely overhand right.
Mcgregor lands the left hand.
Mcgregor tests Quinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quinn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mcgregor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quinn moves out of range as Mcgregor throws a body kick.
Mcgregor connects with a jab.
Quinn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn drops his hands momentarily and Mcgregor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor Mcgregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcgregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quinn.
Quinn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mcgregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mcgregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgregor throws out a powerful jab.
Quinn walks into a stiff left hand from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcgregor lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quinn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mcgregor throws a push kick but Quinn slaps the foot to one side.
Quinn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcgregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quinn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quinn walks into a straight right hand from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor connects with a looping right hand.
Mcgregor throws a shot to the body.
Quinn walks into a stiff left hand from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor cracks Quinn with a good jab.
Quinn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quinn there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgregor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Quinn takes a step back to recover.
Mcgregor scores with the left hand. Quinn knows he should have avoided that one.
Mcgregor thuds a left hand into Quinn's body.
Mcgregor lands a jab to the head.
Mcgregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Quinn's head.
Quinn is rocked!
Quinn walks into a stiff left hand from Mcgregor.
Oh Quinn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Quinn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Mcgregor finds it's way through Quinn's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quinn darts in looking for a takedown but Mcgregor gets double underhooks and turns Quinn into the cage.
Mcgregor lands a glancing blow to the side of Quinn's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mcgregor 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Quinn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Quinn seems to have got his legs back now.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick but Quinn checks it.
As Mcgregor looks to move away, Quinn throws a big counter combo but Mcgregor just gets out of the way.
Mcgregor's corner calls for a 1-2. Mcgregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mcgregor.
Quinn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mcgregor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quinn scrambles back to his feet.
Mcgregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mcgregor feints and then cracks Quinn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quinn down.
Mcgregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor tests Quinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quinn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgregor.
It looked like Quinn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quinn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mcgregor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Quinn should have avoided that one.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick but Quinn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quinn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Quinn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mcgregor lands a jab to the nose.
Quinn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcgregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcgregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgregor throws a head kick but Quinn moves out of range.
It looked like Quinn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcgregor dodges the punch combination from Quinn.
Quinn takes one on the button.
Mcgregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws the kick towards the body but Quinn avoids it.
Good shot there by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses.
Quinn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgregor lands with a straight right. Quinn didn't see that one coming.
Mcgregor lands a jab to Quinn's midsection.
Quinn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mcgregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Quinn's head.
Jab, jab by Mcgregor - just one landing.
Mcgregor connects with a nice looking jab.
Mcgregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Mcgregor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgregor lands the left hand.
Quinn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgregor.
Quinn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from Mcgregor misses.
No joy there for Mcgregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgregor thuds his right hand into Quinn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mcgregor misses with a body kick.
Quinn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcgregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcgregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quinn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Mcgregor lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mcgregor.
Quinn shoots for a takedown but Mcgregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quinn's head backwards.
Mcgregor throws a big shot that misses.
Connor Mcgregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quinn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mcgregor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Quinn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mcgregor lands with a right hand.
Mcgregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quinn momentarily.
Quinn walks into a jab.
Quinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcgregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quinn momentarily.
James Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinn swinging wildly here.
Mcgregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Mcgregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcgregor 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Mcgregor!
A less than humble Connor Mcgregor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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