Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 245
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
McGregor is looking to slow Polo down with leg kicks.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Polo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Polo tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor swings for the body but Polo moves out of range.
Polo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polo wants to counter with a clinch but McGregor pushes him away.
McGregor jabs at Polo's body.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Polo.
McGregor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGregor lands a right hook to the body.
Polo takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGregor takes a swing at Polo's ribcage but misses.
McGregor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Polo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Polo.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
McGregor scores with a jab.
McGregor scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Polo does no damage.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor takes a swing at Polo's ribcage but misses.
McGregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Polo tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polo throws a lazy body kick
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by McGregor.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
Polo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Polo's head.
Good shot there by McGregor.
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!
McGregor lands with a shot to the body.
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.
McGregor cracks Polo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from McGregor misses #TD2#
and Polo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Polo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Polo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Polo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Polo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGregor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Polo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Polo's back!#SUB#
McGregor looking for the choke from the back.
Polo trying to control the hands but McGregor won't let him.
McGregor biding his time, controlling Polo.
Polo prevents McGregor from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Polo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
We've been informed that Polo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
McGregor working for the choke.
McGregor avoiding Polo 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
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.
Polo prevents McGregor from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGregor trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Polo doesn't escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McGregor's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Polo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Polo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polo can do to turn this around?
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Polo clinches up against the cage.
Polo managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
Polo blocking some punches.
Polo takes a shot to the head.
McGregor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Polo's face. #CUT#
It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Polo misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polo jumps guard but McGregor stands there with Polo around his waist. Polo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from McGregor.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McGregor.
McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polos head.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Polo blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Polo avoids it.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polo.
McGregor lands a left hand.
Polo managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
Connor McGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Polo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Polo blocks with his arms.
Polo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polo has had enough of the clinch but McGregor keeps him there for the moment.
Polo scores with a hook to the body.
McGregor connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from McGregor.
Polo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Polo is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Polo's calf.
Polo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3##CL2#
Polo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
Polo fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Polo has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
Polo can't get the takedown.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Polo.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
McGregor drops Polo with a big knee straight up the middle! Polo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Polo is rocked!
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!
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Polo is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Polo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
McGregor throws an overhand right that drops Polo like a sack of potatoes! McGregor dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGregor!
Connor McGregor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MayheM sportswear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GC 233
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1##CL#
McGregor rushes Shain and presses him up against the cage.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
McGregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
Shain swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Shain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shain works the jab nicely.
Shain lands with a nice body punch.
Shain throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
McGregor clinches up against the cage.
McGregor landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sampson Shain has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shain misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregor as Shain tries to tie him up.
McGregor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shain.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shain.
McGregor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Shain wants to stall.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shain taking a breather. #BC2#
Shain breaks from the clinch.
McGregor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sampson Shain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shain throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
Shain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shain just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcGregor.
Shain has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Shain misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shain.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt - Shain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Shain misses with a left hand
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Shain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shain misses with an uppercut
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGregor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shain counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
McGregor clinches up with Shain and pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor scores with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Shain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Shain circles away and keeps his distance.
Shain misses with a looping left.
Shain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shain wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shain.#T3#
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt
and Shain counters with a nice leg kick.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Shain.
Shain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shain.
Shain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGregor. That did some damage!
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Shain avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shain can pounce on him.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shain misses the jab.
McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shain tries a head kick but it misses.
Shain lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGregor's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Shain lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
McGregor thows a leg kick but Shain checks it
and Shain counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor tries to clinch but Shain moves out of range.
McGregor throws a head kick but Shain moves out of range.
Shain throws out a counter right but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
Shain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shain lands a jab to McGregor's midsection.
McGregor tries to clinch but Shain moves out of range.
Shain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shain throws a lazy right hand but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Shain gets caught napping as McGregor dives in and scores a takedown. Shain manages to retain guard.
McGregor looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Shain keeps moving.
Shain trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sampson Shain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sampson Shain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
Shain misses the jab.
McGregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shain.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shain.
McGregor dips to his left and cracks Shain with an uppercut!
McGregor blocks the body kick.
McGregor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Shain pushes him off.
Shain on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
McGregor rushes Shain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shain swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Shain.
Shain lands with a right to the head.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain. #T1#
Shain wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Shain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor misses with a body punch
and Shain counters with a nice uppercut.
Shain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shain throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor lands a slapping body shot.
McGregor blocks a jab.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Shain saw that one coming.
Shain lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGregor will feel that in the morning.
Shain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shain connects with a crisp jab.
Shain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGregor's calf.
Shain avoids the head kick by McGregor. #T2#
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Shain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGregor wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor defending well as Shain loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shain throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Sampson Shain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shain.
Shain misses the jab.#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor blocking some punches.
Shain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
McGregor successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McGregor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shain has picked McGregor up and slammed him! McGregor can't keep hold of the triangle and Shain manages to pass to side control!
Shain wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregor keeps working.
McGregor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shain stops McGregor from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
McGregor actively working from the bottom here.
McGregor tries to kick Shain off but Shain keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGregor is trying to get back to full guard.
McGregor is looking to escape.#T4##ES#
McGregor pushes Shain off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Shain finds it's way through McGregor's defenses.
Shain lands with a cross.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Shain.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shain cracks McGregor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Connor McGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGregor is trying to drag Shain to the mat but Shain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Shain won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shain backwards. #BC2#
Shain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Shain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sampson Shain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGregor feints and then cracks Shain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shain down.
McGregor cracks Shain with an open hand slap.
That kick from Shain tenderised McGregor's leg. McGregor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shain throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Shain throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Shain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shain throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Shain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shain. McGregor shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Shain.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches up with Shain, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes Shain against the cage but Shain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Shain will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Shain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shain connects with an inside leg kick.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Shain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shain digs a good hook to McGregor's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Shain blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from McGregor misses
and Shain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sampson Shain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shain missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shain misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shain lands a jab to the nose.
Shain throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
McGregor tries to clinch there but Shain circles away.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Shain slips the punch.
Shain delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Shain against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shain throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
Shain prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Shain. #BC2#
Shain breaks the clinch.
McGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
Shain misses with a looping right.
McGregor throws a quick counter head kick but Shain was just out of range.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt
and Shain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGregor shoots in but Shain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shain scores with a decent looking hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGregor - that will leave a mark!
Connor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor goes for a double leg but Shain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shain continues to drive forward.
Shain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGregor. That did some damage!
McGregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Shain.
Shain takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
Shain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!#T4#
Shain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Shain.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Shain to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shain counters with an outside leg kick.
BOOM! Shain lands a beautiful left hook that drops McGregor. McGregor tries to recover but Shain is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and McGregor lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampson Shain!

Event: GC 219
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
McGregor clinches up with Dead and pushes him back against the cage.
Dead tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the cage.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dead just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dead is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Dead has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
McGregor blocks an elbow strike.
Dead displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGregor up against the cage.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGregor dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Dead trying to control the position but instead, McGregor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dead into the cage.
McGregor blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McGregor 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.#T1#
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dead wants to break free but McGregor has control.
McGregor scores with a knee to the head.
Dead lands a shoulder strike.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dead blocks a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Dead is blocking nicely. #TD2#
McGregor pulls guard effortlessly.
Dead tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard. #SU#
McGregor is working an open guard so Dead takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dead fails to land with a series of punches.
Dead swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
McGregor rushes Dead and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Dead managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
Dead unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGregor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Dead. #T2#
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Dead is blocking nicely.
Dead tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dead scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dead lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
McGregor drags the fight down to the ground.
Dead controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
McGregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
McGregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SU#
Dead gets to his feet. McGregor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Dead drives through and clinches with McGregor against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Dead is blocking nicely.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Dead is blocking nicely.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead misses with the head strike.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
McGregor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dead lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but McGregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dead controlling the action here for a moment. #T4##TD2#
McGregor pulls guard. #ES2#
McGregor pushes Dead off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt - Dead sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGregor scores with a head kick. Dead tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
Dead misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from McGregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dead connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGregor. McGregor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGregor staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Dead.
Dead takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
Dead is looking to counter punch.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Dead is avoiding it.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dead pinned against the cage. Dead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Dead misses
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Dead forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor lands a left hand. #BC#
Dead breaks from the clinch.
Dead lands with a shot to the body.
Dead misses with a leg kick.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McGregor.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1##CL#
Dead rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.
McGregor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGregor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Dead softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGregor lands a knee to the body.
McGregor lands a nice knee to the body.
Dead takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dead tries to stall but McGregor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Better Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGregor landing knees to the body.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Dead is blocking nicely.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dead has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dead.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Dead blocks it.
McGregor looking for a takedown.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor looking for a takedown.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dead blocks it with crossed arms.
Dead taking a breather.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Dead blocks with his arms. #TD#
Dead gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SU#
Dead decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dead lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Dead has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Dead is blocking nicely.
Dead lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor scores a nice knee to the body.
McGregor fails to pull guard.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from McGregor.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor connects with a knee to the head.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Dead. #ROC#
McGregor is rocked!#T4#
McGregor takes an elbow to the temple.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
McGregor takes an elbow to the temple.
Dead creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops McGregor! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Dead.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Better Dead!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Better Dead waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 210
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franchise paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
A counter left hand to the body from Franchise misses its target.#CL2#
McGregor forces Franchise back against the cage and clinches.
Franchise looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Franchise fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
McGregor with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Franchise creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregor landing knees to the head.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Franchise blocks it.
Franchise leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Franchise - that landed with a thud.
Franchise takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Franchise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor throws a combination that misses
letting Franchise counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franchise swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Franchise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Franchise counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franchise throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor connects with a crisp jab.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Franchise moves out of range.
Franchise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor. #CL2#
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Franchise is trying to stall.
McGregor connects with a knee to the head.
Franchise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Franchise.
Franchise lands with a left to the head.
McGregor landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Franchise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from McGregor.
Franchise misses with a wild combination.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Franchise tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor misses with a knee strike.
Franchise scores with a shoulder strike.
Franchise lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Franchise is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks.
Franchise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Franchise breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Franchise.
A punch combination from Franchise misses.
McGregor tries to clinch but Franchise moves out of range.
Franchise is looking to counter punch.
Franchise misses with an uppercut.
Franchise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor lands a two punch combo.
Franchise swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGregor.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
McGregor throws a hook but Franchise blocks it.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Franchise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franchise counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
Franchise lands a nice looking body shot.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Franchise finish him?
McGregor looks up at the clock. Bad move! Franchise lands a right hand from hell, dropping McGregor. Franchise pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Franchise!
Stevie Franchise very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GC 202
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1##CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
Viking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been hearing reports that McGregor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Viking tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.
A nice combination there by McGregor. #CL#
McGregor clinches up with Viking and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Viking has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Viking is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Viking is blocking nicely.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viking stalls.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viking backwards.
Viking stalling against the cage.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Viking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viking is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGregor to keep the fight standing.
Viking prevents a body shot from McGregor.
Viking on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Viking.
Viking scores with a nice hook to the head.
Viking is trying to pull guard but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Techno Viking.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viking will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGregor up against the cage.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Viking has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Viking avoids it.
Viking pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Viking blocks with his arms.
Viking takes a knee right on the jaw!
Viking on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Viking managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Viking manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Viking looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
McGregor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Viking manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGregor has Viking in his guard.#REVB#
Viking wants to pass the guard but McGregor is keeping the position.
Viking postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
McGregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viking is aware though and is defending well.
McGregor wants to stand and escape but Viking is having none of it.
Viking works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viking.
McGregor is looking to escape.#T3#
Viking wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
McGregor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Viking seems to be working for a kimura but McGregor defends the submission attempt.
Viking missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Viking looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGregor is trying to stand. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Viking looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGregor is staying active underneath Viking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viking not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Viking seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McGregor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Techno Viking!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Techno Viking waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 197
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Leka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Leka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGregor sprawls well initially but Leka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGregor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leka throwing shots but McGregor is blocking nicely.
Leka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Leka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leka is looking to advance position but McGregor won't allow it.
Leka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leka thows a huge punch but McGregor dodges it nicely. #T1#
Leka wants to pass to mount but McGregor is defending the position.
McGregor is trying to stand up here but Leka is controlling him well.
McGregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leka.
Leka 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.
Still in half guard, Leka seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
Leka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
Leka working the head and body with strikes.
McGregor is still in real trouble! Can Leka finish him?
Leka lands a big elbow - McGregor is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Leka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Leka!
Leo Leka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GC 190
Date: Feb 15, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Shui fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGregor to the ground. Shui is now in McGregor's guard.
Shui slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shui looking to sit in guard and control but McGregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shui controlling McGregor's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui is continuing to stall.#T1#
McGregor stays in close to Shui's body and controls the position.
Shui is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGregor passes into half guard.
McGregor wants to stand up but Shui has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Shui controlling the position well.
Shui 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#
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.
Shui tries to get to full guard but McGregor has control of the leg.
McGregor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shui defending well though.
Shui is holding on to half guard well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shui is looking to improve his position.
Shui manages to get to full guard.
Shui has McGregor pulled in close to control his posture. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGregor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shui connects with a leg kick. McGregor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shui does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shui avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Shui fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
Shui is looking for the big counter here.
Shui looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away.#T4#
McGregor blocks a jab.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Shui scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Shui circles away.
Shui is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGregor with a body shot.
Shui looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shui feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down.
McGregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shui. That's going to slow McGregor down.
McGregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lin Shui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Shui pushes him off.
Shui slips under a jab from McGregor.
Shui tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
McGregor rushes Shui and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shui blocking some punches.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Shui tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
Shui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lin Shui will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Shui misses with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Shui.#CL#
McGregor clinches.
Shui lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Shui avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shui.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shui.
Knees to the body from McGregor.
Shui lands a knee to the head.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shui blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Shui as the two fighters clinch.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shui backwards.
Shui tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shui has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGregor takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shui scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shui with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Shui lands an elbow that stopped McGregor in his tracks for a moment.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shui controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Shui on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shui.
Shui unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McGregor! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Shui is unloading with more strikes now! McGregor drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lin Shui!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2018

#R1##CL2#
McCarthy tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarthy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
McGregor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregor obliges.
McCarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but McGregor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McGregor misses with a body punch.
McGregor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McGregor connects with a knee to the head.
McCarthy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGregor landing knees to the body.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregor obliges.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
McGregor with a knee to the head.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor scores with a knee to the head.
McGregor connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCarthy's face.
McCarthy has McGregor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGregor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor lands a shot to the body.#T2#
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
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!
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarthy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor landing knees to the body.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarthy blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGregor. #T3#
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarthy blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarthy blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks it.
McGregor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McCarthy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGregor can turn it around.
McCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarthy is defending well for now.#T4#
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCarthy tries to score a body lock takedown but McGregor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCarthy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but McCarthy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGregor is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, McGregor circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from McGregor as McCarthy shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor scores with a head kick.
McGregor scores with a kick to the body.
McGregor connects with a jab.#CL2#
McGregor rushes McCarthy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor connects with a knee to the head.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCarthy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGregor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheers as McGregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCarthy doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws a series of punches but McCarthy moves out of range. #T1#
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGregor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McCarthy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on McGregor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McCarthy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGregor wants to control but McCarthy postures up.
The strikes coming from McCarthy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McGregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy working away.#T2#
McCarthy is trying to ground and pound but McGregor uses the momentary lack of control by McCarthy to regain half guard.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
McCarthy trying to mount his opponent but McGregor defends it. #SUB#
McCarthy seems to be looking for submissions.
McGregor is concentrating on defense, preventing McCarthy from advancing position.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES2#
McGregor kicks McCarthy off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
McCarthy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGregor is trying to stand up here but McCarthy is controlling him well. #T3#
McGregor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.
McGregor regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGregor trying to keep a closed guard but McCarthy is proving a slippery customer. #SU#
McCarthy gets to his feet - McGregor follows without any prompting.
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
McCarthy seems to be looking for submissions.
McCarthy is looking to pass McGregor's guard but actually McGregor recovers to full guard. #SUB#
McCarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCarthy prevents McGregor from getting back to his feet.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGregor!
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCarthy has a takedown stuffed.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGregor is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, McGregor circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGregor! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarthy's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGregor with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms. #T1#
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarthy is defending well for now.
McGregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor stops a takedown attempt from McCarthy.
A short left from McGregor.
McCarthy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGregor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCarthy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGregor lands with a left to the head.
McGregor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarthy blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
McGregor lands a knee to the head.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarthy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for McGregor.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarthy avoiding damage as McGregor throws knees to the body.
McGregor working McCarthy over with knees to the body.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
McCarthy is looking for a takedown.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but McGregor manages to get underhooks.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but McGregor manages to get underhooks.
McCarthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Connor McGregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGregor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but McGregor manages to get underhooks.
McCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGregor 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
Connor McGregor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2018

#R1#
McGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
McGregor feinted with a counter takedown.
Vlad Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Black moves into the clinch successfully.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black takes a shot to the head.
Black gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGregor working Black over with knees to the body.
Black takes a shot to the head.
McGregor keeps control of Black as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Black trying to stall but McGregor improves his position.
McGregor keeps control of Black as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Black misses with a body punch.
A short right from McGregor.
I was talking to McGregor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Black tries to stall but McGregor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregor obliges.
McGregor pushes Black back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Black gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Black wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it.
McGregor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Black looks winded!
Black can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from McGregor. #ROC#
Black is rocked!
McGregor creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Black's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Black drops to his knees and McGregor pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGregor!
After the big win, Connor McGregor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: gc 179
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Poe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGregor eats them both and turns towards Poe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
Poe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Poe drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks McGregor right on the button. McGregor goes down! Poe follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Poe gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). EA Poe!
EA Poe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Amped Performance ($200/160q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2017

#R1#
McGregor looks to land a combination. Trenchard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGregor lands a glancing blow to the side of Trenchard's head.#ROC#
Trenchard is rocked!
Trenchard throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Trenchard is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Trenchard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trenchard.
A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target.
Trenchard seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregor working Trenchard over with knees to the body.
Trenchard looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor working Trenchard over with knees to the body.
McGregor unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Trenchard out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Trenchard off his feet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Connor McGregor!
An out of breath and clearly excited Connor McGregor thanked MayheM sportswear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: RS 151 Brutal Intentions
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heart.
Heart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heart misses with an uppercut
and McGregor counters with a big head kick but Heart shrugs it off.
No joy there for Heart, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGregor landing knees to the body.
McGregor landing knees to the head.
Heart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Heart takes a shot to the head.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heart avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
Heart misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor.
Heart digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank. #T1#
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Heart lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Heart.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Heart breaks the clinch.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Heart is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Heart throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGregor tries to clinch but Heart is having none of it.
Heart throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range. #T2#
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Heart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
Heart missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heart throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
McGregor scores with a nice right hand.
McGregor with a nice cross.
Heart missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor lands a head kick! #CL2#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Heart against the cage.
Nice body punch from Heart. #T3#
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heart prevents a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Heart is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
Heart misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heart avoids it.
Heart lands a shoulder strike.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with a knee strike.
Heart tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heart.
McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Heart.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart. #BC#
Heart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Heart back into the cage.
Heart is trying to push McGregor away but McGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heart.
Heart blocks an uppercut.
McGregor blocking some punches.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Heart blocks it.
Heart scores with a shoulder strike.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Heart avoiding damage as McGregor throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Heart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Connor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heart avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Heart is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.
The fighters circling - Heart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
McGregor moves out of range as Heart strikes.
McGregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGregor! But no joy.
Heart jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heart slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Heart throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor throws a fast counter high kick but Heart manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heart. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by McGregor. Beautiful body shot.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
As McGregor tries to get set, Heart tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Heart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGregor throws a combination. Heart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGregor! But no joy.
Heart throws a jab when McGregor was well out of range.
Heart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heart circles away quickly and effectively.
Heart wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Heart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heart misses the shot to the body.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Heart tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like McGregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
McGregor takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
McGregor rushes Heart and presses him up against the cage.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Heart blocks with his arms.
Heart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heart scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGregor gets through Heart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGregor working aggressively here.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heart throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Heart avoids the damage to the body.
Heart has McGregor pressed against the cage.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heart.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Heart.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heart is defending well for now.
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
Heart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Heart finish him?
Heart misses with the head strike.
Heart is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heart. #BC#
Heart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Heart counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
Heart lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Heart misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGregor. #BC#
Heart manages to break the clinch.
Heart cracks McGregor on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McGregor falls backwards against the cage. Heart follows up with more strikes that drop McGregor to his knees. Heart keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McGregor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Heart!
Peter Heart tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RS 148 Caged Combat
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Lucarescu misses with a body shot.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lucarescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.#CL#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Lucarescu against the cage.
Lucarescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor keeps control of Lucarescu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lucarescu is defending well for now.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
Lucarescu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries a body shot but Lucarescu blocks it. #BC2#
Lucarescu manages to break the clinch.
Lucarescu throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
Lucarescu looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
Lucarescu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
McGregor prevents Lucarescu from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Lucarescu breaks the clinch.
Lucarescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lucarescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lucarescu connects with a nice looking jab.
McGregor takes one on the button.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Lucarescu keeps it at a distance.
Lucarescu lands a nice looking body shot.
Lucarescu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGregor's head backwards.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucarescu.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lucarescu punishes McGregor's body with a nice straight punch.
McGregor misses with a body punch
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mircea Lucarescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucarescu circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
McGregor closes the distance but Lucarescu moves to the side
enabling Lucarescu to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lucarescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lucarescu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Lucarescu moves out of range easily.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor takes a swing at Lucarescu's ribcage but misses.
Lucarescu misses with an uppercut.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucarescu misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Nice cross by Lucarescu.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lucarescu.
Lucarescu misses with a hook to the body
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Lucarescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucarescu throws out the jab.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucarescu.
Lucarescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lucarescu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lucarescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucarescu checks a low kick from McGregor.
Lucarescu takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Lucarescu lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Lucarescu. Beautiful body shot.
Lucarescu throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Lucarescu moved away.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Lucarescu is avoiding it. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGregor.
Lucarescu throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor throws a jab when Lucarescu was well out of range.
McGregor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lucarescu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor swinging wildly here. #CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lucarescu manages to break the clinch.
McGregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lucarescu.
Danga de danga de dang - Lucarescu scores with a four punch combination!
Lucarescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucarescu misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Lucarescu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mircea Lucarescu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucarescu moves away.
Lucarescu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Lucarescu dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor is looking to wear down Lucarescu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor tries to clinch but Lucarescu is having none of it.
Connor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucarescu misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucarescu throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor wants to clinch.
Lucarescu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGregor misses with a wild combination. #T1#
McGregor wants to clinch.
Lucarescu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGregor momentarily.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Lucarescu avoids it well.
Lucarescu looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGregor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGregor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lucarescu counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lucarescu throws out a counter right but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
Lucarescu lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
McGregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucarescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
Lucarescu misses the shot to the body.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lucarescu keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Lucarescu. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucarescu! But no joy.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucarescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucarescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Lucarescu.
Lucarescu throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor throws a head kick but Lucarescu moves out of range.
Lucarescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucarescu.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucarescu circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor tries to move into range but Lucarescu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lucarescu misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lucarescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucarescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and Lucarescu counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor wants to clinch.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucarescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucarescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lucarescu counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Lucarescu.
McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, jab by McGregor - just one landing.
McGregor takes a swing at Lucarescu's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Lucarescu misses with a body shot.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lucarescu's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucarescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Lucarescu.
McGregor takes one on the button.
McGregor wants to clinch
and Lucarescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Lucarescu counters with a straight right hand.
Lucarescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucarescu avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Lucarescu.
Lucarescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mircea Lucarescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Lucarescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucarescu connects with a body shot.
Lucarescu misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucarescu. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Lucarescu looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Lucarescu just gets out of the way.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucarescu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGregor with a body shot.
Lucarescu scores with a body shot.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucarescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from McGregor.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucarescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucarescu misses with a left hand #CL#
and McGregor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor has Lucarescu pressed against the cage, preventing Lucarescu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lucarescu wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it.
McGregor misses with the head strike. #T1#
McGregor landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Lucarescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from McGregor misses.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
McGregor throws a head kick but Lucarescu moves out of range.
McGregor wants to clinch but Lucarescu slips to the side
and Lucarescu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lucarescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Lucarescu circles away.
McGregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucarescu misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor moves forwards but Lucarescu connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Lucarescu.
A jab from Lucarescu finds it's way through McGregor's defenses.
Lucarescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lucarescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor cracks Lucarescu with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Lucarescu - just one landing. #CL#
McGregor rushes Lucarescu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Lucarescu blocks it.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lucarescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lucarescu. #T3#
Lucarescu wants to break free but McGregor has control.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lucarescu is defending well for now.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lucarescu is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks.
Lucarescu is trying to break free.
Lucarescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lucarescu is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
Lucarescu managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
Connor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucarescu can't break the clinch.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Lucarescu blocks with his arms.
Lucarescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lucarescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
Lucarescu can't break the clinch. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Lucarescu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lucarescu working hard to break the clinch.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
Lucarescu wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it.
Lucarescu takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Lucarescu blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucarescu. #BC2#
Lucarescu manages to break the clinch.
McGregor wants to clinch.
Lucarescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Lucarescu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lucarescu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mircea Lucarescu!
Mircea Lucarescu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RS 145 Killing In The Name Of
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
McGregor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Blood.
McGregor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
Blood tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGregor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGregor throws a head kick but Blood moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from McGregor. No joy for Blood on that attempt.
Blood avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Blood.
Blood tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blood.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Blood scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
Blood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Blood.#T1#
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
Blood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGregor.
Blood is working for takedown but McGregor is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blood managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
Blood is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor gets through Blood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blood is trying to pull guard but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
McGregor lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Blood to his knees! McGregor keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGregor!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Connor McGregor waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Aaron Blood stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jacob Whitehorse was too much for me tonight. The better game plan won tonight. I will wear this belt again, mark my words!'.

Event: GK 140 Rising Stars
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Paniccia throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paniccia misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Paniccia.
Paniccia lands with a right to the head.
McGregor lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Piero Paniccia has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paniccia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Paniccia lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Paniccia cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.
Paniccia misses with the head strike.
Paniccia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paniccia misses with some punches.
McGregor lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from McGregor as the two fighters clinch.
McGregor scores with a shot to the side of Paniccia's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paniccia swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paniccia tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it. #T1#
Paniccia misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paniccia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Paniccia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGregor blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by McGregor.
Paniccia looks winded!
Paniccia struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
A knee to the head by McGregor.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paniccia blocks it with crossed arms.
Paniccia connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGregor's face.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Paniccia avoids the damage to the body.
Paniccia managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
Paniccia is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Paniccia into the cage.
A shot in the inside from McGregor. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor is leaning against Paniccia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paniccia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paniccia misses with a body punch.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Paniccia controls his hands.
Paniccia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paniccia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Paniccia avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paniccia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paniccia pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paniccia tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paniccia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paniccia works on McGregor's body with a couple of short punches.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniccia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paniccia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paniccia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGregor after a bit of a struggle.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Paniccia is blocking nicely.
Paniccia tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
McGregor crunches a lovely knee into Paniccia's ribcage.
McGregor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paniccia avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Paniccia.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor avoiding damage as Paniccia throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Paniccia manages to pull guard.
McGregor wanted to stand there but Paniccia had control of the position. #SUB2#
Paniccia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGregor is aware though and is defending well.
McGregor wants to stand but Paniccia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Paniccia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Paniccia has an active guard here but McGregor has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Paniccia is looking to improve his position.
Paniccia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paniccia is still trying to improve position.#SU#
McGregor decides to stand up.
Paniccia has a takedown stuffed.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piero Paniccia.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piero Paniccia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paniccia.
McGregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paniccia doesn't seem bothered though.
Paniccia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance. #CL2#
Paniccia rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paniccia can do to turn this around?
McGregor gets through Paniccia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Paniccia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
Paniccia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Connor McGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paniccia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McGregor.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paniccia tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paniccia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Paniccia can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor lands a good knee to the midsection. Paniccia won't want to take too many of those.
Paniccia is breathing heavily.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for McGregor.
Paniccia misses with a body punch.
Paniccia misses with the head strike.
Paniccia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paniccia avoiding damage as McGregor throws knees to the body.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor crunches a lovely knee into Paniccia's ribcage.
Paniccia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paniccia misses with the head strike.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paniccia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paniccia jumps guard but McGregor stands there with Paniccia around his waist. Paniccia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piero Paniccia.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGregor lands a right hand.
McGregor lands a good knee to the midsection. Paniccia won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by McGregor.
Paniccia misses with the head strike. #T2#
Nice body punch from McGregor - that landed with a thud.
McGregor lands a good knee to the midsection. Paniccia won't want to take too many of those.
McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paniccias head.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Paniccia is rocked!
McGregor scores with a knee to the head.
Paniccia is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paniccia misses with a body punch.
Paniccia working aggressively here.
McGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paniccia backwards.
Paniccia tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Paniccia back against the cage.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Paniccia blocks with his arms.
Paniccia tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Paniccia back against the cage.
Paniccia takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGregor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paniccia's face.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Paniccia has hold of one of McGregor's legs. McGregor is fighting the takedown attempt but Paniccia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
McGregor pushes Paniccia off and gets back to his feet.
Paniccia fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Paniccia.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paniccia seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paniccia misses with a looping left.
Connor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Paniccia misses.
McGregor clobbers Paniccia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGregor scores with a head kick.
Paniccia blocks a head kick by McGregor. #CL2#
Paniccia closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Paniccia - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Paniccia lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniccia.
A shot in the inside from Paniccia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paniccia scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Paniccia lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Paniccia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paniccia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paniccia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paniccia lands a right hand.
Paniccia is looking to control McGregor's arms but McGregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paniccia has his back to the cage.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paniccia avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from McGregor.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Paniccia.
Paniccia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piero Paniccia's cut.
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#
McGregor lands a jab.
Connor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Paniccia moves out of range easily.
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Paniccia.
Paniccia is trying to pull guard but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
Paniccia goes for a takedown attempt but McGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paniccia slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Paniccia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Connor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paniccia throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Paniccia moves into the clinch.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniccia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paniccia misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Paniccia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piero Paniccia.#CL#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Paniccia against the cage.
McGregor lands a left hand.
McGregor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paniccia blocks it with crossed arms.
Paniccia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Paniccia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paniccia has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Paniccia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paniccia pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paniccia avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paniccia.
Paniccia can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor working aggressively here. #T2#
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Paniccia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paniccia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paniccia backwards.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paniccia is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Paniccia.
Paniccia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paniccia throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Paniccia tries a knee to the head but McGregor blocks it.
Paniccia missing with knees to the body.
Paniccia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Paniccia blocks with his arms.
Paniccia tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Paniccia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paniccia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Paniccia misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Paniccia.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor misses with a knee strike.
Paniccia managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
Paniccia struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Paniccia presses McGregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paniccia tries to pull guard but McGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Paniccia drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniccia.
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paniccia.
Paniccia struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Paniccia lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Paniccia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paniccia tries to pull guard but McGregor won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Paniccia.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniccia.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from McGregor.
Piero Paniccia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor is working Paniccia over against the cage.
Paniccia has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Paniccia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
Paniccia lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Still in the clinch, Paniccia scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGregor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
Connor McGregor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GK 133 - Mencken vs Guedes
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1#
McGregor takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Wallace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wallace has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. McGregor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wallace with a nice cross.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body kick there by Wallace.
Wallace throws a front kick aimed at McGregor's knee but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Wallace clinches with his opponent.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor misses with a knee strike.
Wallace blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wallace takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wallace stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wallace scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Wallace unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McGregor! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wallace is unloading with more strikes now! McGregor drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Wallace!
Nathan Wallace decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GKNY 129 - Gumption vs Mencken 5
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Hughes misses with a double jab.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes avoids the body shot from McGregor.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGregor blocks a jab.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into McGregor's guard.
McGregor keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes postures up in McGregor's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes cracks McGregor with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but McGregor is keeping the position.#T1#
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes prevents McGregor from getting back to his feet.
McGregor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hughes throws a strike but McGregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McGregor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
McGregor stands and steps away. Hughes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hughes throws a jab when McGregor was well out of range.
Hughes lands with an uppercut that bounces McGregor off the cage and back into range.
Hughes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A cross from Hughes lands.
Hughes throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
McGregor slips under a jab.#T2#
McGregor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Hughes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Danga de danga de dang - Hughes scores with a four punch combination!
Hughes connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor 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 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes 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.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes cracks McGregor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
McGregor defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hughes!
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes scores with a nice body kick.
McGregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Connor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hughes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Hughes.
Hughes jabs McGregor right on the nose. McGregor blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Hughes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGregor wants to clinch.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGregor has time to react.
McGregor throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
McGregor looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target. #TD2#
Hughes is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - McGregor is in big trouble! Hughes is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking McGregor. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Bronson Hughes!
An out of breath Bronson Hughes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GKNY 126 - Cruz vs Mohammed
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
McGregor moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
McGregor lands with a left to the head.
McGregor scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
I was talking to McGregor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson is trying to push McGregor away but McGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
A shot in the inside from McGregor.
McGregor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGregor lands a knee to the head.
Jackson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGregor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackson can turn it around.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries to break free but McGregor pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #KD#
McGregor drops Jackson with a big knee straight up the middle! Jackson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
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!#CL#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
A short uppercut from McGregor.
McGregor creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jackson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jackson drops to his knees and McGregor pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGregor!
An out of breath and clearly excited Connor McGregor thanked MayheM sportswear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GKNY 118 - Man vs Funk II
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Boom.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
Boom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom misses with a wild combination.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom misses with a looping left.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
Boom keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom throws a lazy uppercut
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Boom will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by McGregor.#T1##CL2#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boom, pushing him back against the ropes.
Boom tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGregor.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boom tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Boom is blocking nicely.
Boom lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Boom tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position.
Boom lands with a left to the head.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boom's efforts to push away.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boom blocks an uppercut.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Boom is blocking nicely.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Boom.
McGregor pushes Boom back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Boom blocks it.
McGregor missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Boom breaks the clinch.
Boom throws a jab when McGregor was well out of range.
Boom looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
Jab by Boom.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boom.#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Boom finish him?
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Boom counters with a crisp right that sends McGregor to the canvas! Boom follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Boom!
DJ Boom thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GKNY 113 - Momochi vs Nilsen
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ghost or perhaps it was just good defense by McGregor, which made it look bad.
Ghost has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hifives Ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ghost crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGregor - the referee stops the clock and Ghost gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGregor. Ghost manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregor lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Ghost.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Ghost moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Ghost closes the distance and clinches.
Ghost misses with the head strike.
Ghost blocks a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a knee strike.
McGregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Ghost keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghost tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
Ghost misses with some punches.
McGregor lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGregor.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Ghost.
Ghost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ghost fails to land.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Ghost.
Ghost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghost tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Ghost has the dominant position.
McGregor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ghost lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghost throws a shot to the body.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Ghost tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.#T3#
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Ghost appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Connor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghost listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Ghost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGregor takes one to the chin there.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor throws a quick counter head kick but Ghost was just out of range.
Ghost throws a leg kick which misses McGregor's front leg but catches the back leg as McGregor tries to avoid it.
Ghost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
Ghost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Ghost moves out of range easily.
Ghost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGregor misses with a kick to the body.
McGregor cracks Ghost with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ghost misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghost.
Ghost lands with a nice body punch.
Ghost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ghost misses the body punch
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghost misses with a kick to the body.
Ghost blocks a head kick by McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ghost blocks a head kick by McGregor.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Ghost takes it in his stride.
It looks like McGregor has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ghost throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Ghost.
Ghost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ghost swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
Ghost fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ghost moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGregor!
Ghost throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGregor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ghost is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ghost walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ghost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#
Ghost is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghost is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Ghost.
Ghost seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
McGregor slips under a jab.
Ghost misses with a body shot.
Ghost swinging wildly here.
Ghost misses with a hook
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Connor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGregor.
Ghost takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Ghost instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ghost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ghost just manages to avoid it.
Ghost lands a really nice looking cross but McGregor seems unphased.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghost can do to turn this around?
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Ghost.
McGregor connects with a crisp jab.
Ghost throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ghost moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
Ghost throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Ghost misses.
Ghost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghost.
Ghost thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGregor misses the jab.
McGregor walks into a jab.
Ghost lands a jab.#T3##TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ghost gets a takedown into half guard.#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ghost is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGregor is not content to let Ghost control the position.
Ghost prevents McGregor from standing back up.
Ghost throwing shots but McGregor is blocking nicely.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
McGregor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Ghost content to control rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ghost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghost.
Ghost is controlling the pace.
Ghost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGregor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ghost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghost prevents McGregor from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Connor McGregor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghost throws a leg kick but McGregor moved away.
Ghost throws a leg kick that misses.
Ghost throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
A jab from Ghost misses.
McGregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ghost's head.
Ghost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ghost takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD2#
Ghost 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.#ES#
McGregor pushes Ghost off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Ghost avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Ghost finds it's way through McGregor's defenses.
McGregor tries to land a front kick but Ghost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Ghost tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily.
Ghost avoids a kick to the body.
Ghost tries to clinch
and McGregor counters with a body kick that stops Ghost in his tracks momentarily.
McGregor clobbers Ghost with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ghost throws a poor cross that misses
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghost throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Ghost.
Ghost closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
Ghost scores with a head kick.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Ghost gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Ghost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Ghost is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McGregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghost. #T2#
McGregor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ghost is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGregor defends it well.
McGregor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ghost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Ghost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGregor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghost is working away from the top position though.
Ghost is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
McGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGregor won't allow Ghost to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Ghost there.
Ghost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor is not content to let Ghost control the position.
Ghost performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Ghost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGregor. #T4#
Ghost misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Ghost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Connor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor looks to land a combination. Ghost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ghost throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor throws a counter high kick but Ghost was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ghost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Ghost looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Ghost throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a big head kick but Ghost shrugs it off.
McGregor lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghost is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hifives Ghost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Ghost counters with a shoot takedown. McGregor fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregor, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!

Event: GKNY 107 - Durden vs Tsoi
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Letang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGregor.
Letang slips under a jab.
McGregor misses with a kick to the body
and Letang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Letang has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Letang fails to land.
Letang pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor scores with a head kick.
Letang moves to clinch but McGregor breaks away
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGregor throws a head kick but Letang moves out of range.
McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Letang moves into the clinch.
Letang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
Letang scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch. #T1#
McGregor misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Letang counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregor scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pierre Letang has been cut.
Letang cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.#BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor scores with a jab. Letang acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Letang is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! McGregor has cracked Letang with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! McGregor lands another huge swinging hook and Letang tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Letang, before McGregor can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Connor McGregor!

Event: GKNY 102 - Guk vs McGuire
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1#
Boom avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor misses the jab.
Boom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
Boom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice body punch from Boom.
The crowd cheers as Boom lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGregor doesn't seem phased though.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor is looking for the big counter here.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Boom doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! McGregor crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in McGregor's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Boom!

Event: GKNY 98 - Defoe vs Denubis
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
Stone avoids the head kick by McGregor.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stone.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stone avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a hook but Stone blocks it.
Stone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stone is out of range and McGregor settles back down. #T1#
McGregor swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Stone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGregor throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from McGregor. No joy for Stone on that attempt. #TD2#
Stone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGregor is trying to stand back up but Stone is controlling him
Stone controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Stone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.
Stone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stone working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
McGregor won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
Stone wants to control but McGregor is keeping him busy.
Stone is pressing down on McGregor's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGregor is holding on for now.
McGregor is not content to let Stone control the position.#SUB2#
Stone wants to work for an arm triangle but McGregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Stone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGregor has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Stone is working for a submission of some sort.
McGregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stone is keen to just control but McGregor is a slippery customer.
McGregor is concentrating on defense, preventing Stone from advancing position. #SUB2#
Stone is looking for a kimura but McGregor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stone to get the leverage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stone stalling away here and it's allowed McGregor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone stays in close to McGregor's body and controls the position.
Stone trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor slips under a jab from Stone.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.#CL2#
Stone rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Stone.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Stone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Connor McGregor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Stone as he connects with a hook.
McGregor works Stone's body with a nice hook.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Stone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
McGregor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stone dives in and grabs McGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes down on Stone's head and hops out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stone lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Stone is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stone is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from McGregor.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Stone is working for takedown but McGregor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Stone.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGregor.
Stone takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
McGregor gets through Stone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to McGregor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Stone.
McGregor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Stone. #TD2#
Stone pulls McGregor into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGregor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Stone has an active guard here but McGregor has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Stone trying to control here.
McGregor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SU#
McGregor gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
McGregor looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Stone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Connor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone misses with a hook
and McGregor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stone is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McGregor scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Stone is rocked!#T3#
McGregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
Stone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGregor misses the jab.
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGregor checks a leg kick.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
Stone with the counter takedown but McGregor avoids it easily.#KD#
McGregor lands a left and a right that send Stone crashing to the mat, dazed. McGregor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up 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!
Whack! McGregor lands a heavy head kick that drops Stone. The ref tackles McGregor to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Stone was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Connor McGregor!

Event: GKNY 92 - Mencken v Gumption 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
McGregor cracks Brawler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brawler moves out of range of the leg kick from McGregor.
Brawler feints a jab promting McGregor to slip. Brawler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGregor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brawler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brawler there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Brawler pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brawler is trying to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling him.#BC#
Brawler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brawler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brawler avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Brawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor throws a nice head kick! #ROC2#
Brawler is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from McGregor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Connor McGregor!

Event: GKNY 88 - Sodergren v Cole
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
McGregor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frazier counters with a nice uppercut.
Frazier cracks McGregor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frazier tries for a takedown but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frazier connects with a body shot that sends McGregor's belly button to the back.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Frazier throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Frazier instigates a clinch.
Frazier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Frazier.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frazier. #BC#
Frazier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frazier works McGregor's body with a nice hook.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Frazier is looking to wear down McGregor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Frazier to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor looks winded!
Frazier drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McGregor's head, knocking him out cold! Frazier is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rhys Frazier!
After winning the bout, Rhys Frazier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Cuida has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Cuida is controlling him.
Cuida lands an elbow inside.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuida has double underhooks. #BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cuida seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cuida throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range. #CL#
Cuida moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cuida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cuida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cuida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Cuida. #T1#
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Cuida has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Cuida has the dominant position.
Cuida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cuida leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cuida gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cuida stalling.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuida has him pressed against the cage.
Cuida misses with a knee strike.
McGregor wants to break free but Cuida has control.
Cuida tries to score a body lock takedown but McGregor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cuida avoids it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cuida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cuida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGregor blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor is trying to push Cuida away but Cuida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cuida cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.
McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cuida stalls.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Cuida keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGregor avoiding damage as Cuida throws knees to the body.
Cuida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cuida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cuida has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cuida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cuida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGregor takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGregor working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, McGregor scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cuida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cuida clinches up against the cage.
Cuida misses with a knee to the head.
Cuida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cuida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuida controlling the action here for a moment.
Cuida is struggling to control the position.
Cuida seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T4##BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Cuida throws a big shot that misses.
Cuida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregor.#CL#
Cuida rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Cuida manages to break the clinch.
McGregor throws a head kick but Cuida moves out of range.
Cuida blocks the body kick.
Cuida tries to land a front kick but McGregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Cuida does it's job there.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cuida moves away.
Cuida throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida 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#
Cuida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGregor throws a head kick but Cuida moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a kick to the body
and Cuida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Cuida avoids it well.
McGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cuida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Connor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cuida checks a low kick from McGregor.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cuida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuida.
Cuida avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Cuida catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Cuida looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
McGregor with the counter takedown but Cuida avoids it easily.
Connor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target. #CL#
Cuida has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Cuida prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Cuida moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cuida has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor wants to break free but Cuida has control.
Cuida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
Cuida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cuida lands a nice elbow.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Cuida has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Cuida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cuida displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGregor up against the cage.
Gray Cuida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cuida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cuida with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuida throws an elbow but it misses.
Cuida controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Cuida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a head kick but Cuida moves out of range.
Cuida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
Cuida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Cuida counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Cuida stalling against the cage.
Cuida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Cuida is controlling the position.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuida has double underhooks.
Cuida lands a knee to the head.
Cuida tries a knee to the head but McGregor blocks it.
Cuida lands an elbow inside that McGregor shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Cuida. #ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuida.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Cuida has him pressed against the cage.
Cuida avoiding damage. #T4#
Cuida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cuida looking to throw knees to the head but McGregor is blocking nicely.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cuida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
Cuida controlling the action here for a moment.
McGregor takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuida lands a jab.
McGregor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cuida will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cuida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Cuida is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
Cuida misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor throws a push kick but Cuida slaps the foot to one side.
Cuida seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
McGregor looks to land a combination. Cuida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Cuida is rocked!
McGregor cracks Cuida with a left hook right on the temple and Cuida goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! McGregor lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Cuida is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connor McGregor!
The defeated Gray Cuida had this to say: 'This is why I run...'.

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