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Event:
AFC 17
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Vib lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGregor's sensitive parts.
That kick from Vib tenderised McGregor's leg. McGregor is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Vib.
McGregor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vib.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vib.
Vib fails to pull guard.
#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
Newell Vib seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
McGregor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crunch! Vib slams his shin into McGregor's torso.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vib tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vib prevents a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Vib controls his hands.
#BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Vib throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGregor.
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Vib is out of range.
McGregor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Vib breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vib keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick from Vib lands but McGregor takes it in his stride.
Vib takes one to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGregor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vib misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Vib looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away.
Vib throws a push kick but McGregor slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
McGregor gets a clinch.
Vib 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 Newell Vib.#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregor throws an elbow but misses.
Vib is looking for a takedown.
Vib wants a takedown.
Vib looks winded!
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vib.
Still in the clinch, McGregor scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Vib breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
Vib goes for a takedown attempt but McGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Vib.
Still in the clinch, McGregor scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Vib tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vib takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vib avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Vib circles away.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Vib is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vib throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Vib misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Vib.
McGregor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
Vib has had enough of the clinch but McGregor keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Vib moves out of range easily. #T4#
Vib throws a head kick that half lands.
Vib looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Vib.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Vib throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vib misses with a head kick.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vib connects with a high kick. #CL#
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Vib in a clinch.
McGregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGregor has Vib pressed against the cage, preventing Vib from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Vib. #CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
McGregor darts in and clinches Vib up against the cage.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
McGregor crunches a lovely knee into Vib's ribcage.#BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vib can do to turn this around?
Vib tries a head kick but it misses.
Vib tries to land a front kick but McGregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vib thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGregor if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL#
McGregor darts in and clinches Vib up against the cage.
McGregor lands a knee to the head.
McGregor digs a right hand into Vib's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vib's gas tank.
Vib jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGregor walks away with a smile on his face. Vib gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Vib tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vib on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vib is breathing heavily.#T1#
McGregor tries to clinch up but Vib circles away and keeps his distance.
Connor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vib tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vib avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor thumps Vib with a low kick.
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Vib avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Vib avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the cage.
McGregor lands a left hand.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vib is defending well for now.
Vib on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vib drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
McGregor clinches.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Vib avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the cage. #BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor keeps control of Vib as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for McGregor.
McGregor presses Vib against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vib blocks a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Vib escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
McGregor has Vib up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Vib is trying to push McGregor away but McGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Vib is blocking nicely.
Vib being controlled against the cage.
Connor McGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vib has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor stops a takedown attempt from Vib.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newell Vib.#BC2#
Vib pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vib lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGregor's sensitive parts.
Vib throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
McGregor tries to clinch but Vib moves out of range.
McGregor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregor pushes Vib away with a front kick.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGregor.
Vib keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vib attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Vib.#BC2#
Vib pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
McGregor darts in and clinches Vib up against the cage.
McGregor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vib's defenses.
Vib blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from McGregor. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vib has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vib tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vib misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vib counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGregor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vib pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vib throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vib blocks the body kick.
Vib swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Vib. #CL#
McGregor forces Vib back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vib takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vib blocks a body shot from McGregor.
Vib is trying to break free.#T1##BC2#
Vib manages to break the clinch.
Vib scores with a head kick. McGregor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vib throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Vib tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vib plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Vib circles away.
A good leg kick by McGregor.
Vib throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vib.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vib throws a big counter head kick but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
McGregor lands a head kick. Vib smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vib misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vib, right into the meat.
#T2#
McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGregor connects with a crisp jab.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Vib avoids nicely.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vib swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vib tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vib thuds his shin into the meat of McGregor's side.#CL#
McGregor clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGregor.
Vib tries to pull guard but McGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Vib drops back down to his feet.
Vib tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the cage.
McGregor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Vib.
#T3#
Vib pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Vib circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
McGregor clinches.
Vib on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vib backwards. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
McGregor gets a clinch. #BC2#
Vib breaks the clinch.
McGregor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vib tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vib blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vib avoiding damage as McGregor throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Vib dodges an elbow strike from McGregor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for McGregor.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vib is defending well for now.
Vib's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor lands a nice elbow.
McGregor misses with an elbow strike.
Newell Vib has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vib tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Vib circles away and keeps his distance.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Newell Vib seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Vib throws a head kick that misses
and McGregor counters with a left to the body. #CL#
McGregor clinches up with Vib and pushes him back against the cage.
Vib is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGregor to keep the fight standing.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newell Vib.
McGregor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vib tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
Connor McGregor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AFC 11
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Morehead moves into the clinch.#BC#
Morehead breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Morehead forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Morehead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Morehead avoids nicely.
McGregor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morehead connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGregor scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Morehead fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGregor to the ground. Morehead is now in McGregor's guard.
Morehead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morehead is standing up over McGregor. McGregor looks to escape but Morehead dives into side control.
Morehead works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morehead lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Morehead 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.
McGregor tries to escape but Morehead is in control. #SUB#
Morehead is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McGregor looks calm but he's in trouble here. Morehead gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McGregor is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Morehead lets go of the hold and McGregor can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craven Morehead!
Craven Morehead thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AFC8
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scaeva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scaeva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scaeva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Scaeva keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Scaeva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Scaeva against the cage.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scaeva, pushing him back against the cage.
Scaeva is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scaeva avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGregor. #CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Cassius Scaeva has been cut.
Scaeva tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the cage.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Scaeva swinging wildly here.
Scaeva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcGregor.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scaeva keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGregor.
Scaeva checks a low kick from McGregor.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Scaeva in a clinch.
McGregor landing knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scaeva as McGregor tries to tie him up.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scaeva's elbow.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor tries to clinch but Scaeva is having none of it.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor tries to clinch but Scaeva moves away
and Scaeva counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Scaeva to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
McGregor tries to clinch there but Scaeva circles away.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor is looking to clinch. #CL2#
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor misses with some punches.
#BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Scaeva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Scaeva darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scaeva avoids it.
McGregor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McGregor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McGregor as the two fighters clinch.
McGregor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
McGregor taking a breather.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scaeva blocks an elbow strike from McGregor.
Scaeva prevents a body shot from McGregor.
Scaeva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Scaeva is avoiding it.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Scaeva back into the cage.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Scaeva blocks with his arms.
McGregor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGregor tries a body shot but Scaeva blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for McGregor.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scaeva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scaeva is keeping busy.
Scaeva is trying to break free.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Scaeva misses with a body shot.
Scaeva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Marcus Cassius Scaeva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Scaeva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Scaeva misses.
Scaeva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been informed that McGregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scaeva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scaeva circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Scaeva against the cage.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Scaeva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor thuds his shin into the meat of Scaeva's side.
Scaeva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a jab when Scaeva was well out of range.
McGregor throws a head kick but Scaeva moves out of range.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Scaeva circles away.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Scaeva circles away.
McGregor misses with a straight left. #T1##CL#
McGregor gets tackled into the cage by Scaeva. Scaeva maintains the clinch. #BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Scaeva swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Scaeva throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor lands a jab-cross combination.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scaeva backs up against the cage.
Scaeva slips a straight right by McGregor.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Scaeva circles away.
McGregor misses with a kick to the body.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
McGregor lands a head kick. Scaeva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scaeva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Scaeva pushes him off.#CL2#
Scaeva gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
McGregor tries to stall but Scaeva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Scaeva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Scaeva is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scaeva is looking to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch.
McGregor needs to keep his hands up - Scaeva had a free shot at his head there.
Scaeva slips under a jab from McGregor.
Scaeva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Scaeva keeps it at a distance.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scaeva avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As McGregor looks to move away, Scaeva throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scaeva.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Scaeva manages to break the clinch.
Scaeva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scaeva moves out of range of the body kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scaeva will feel that in the morning.#T4#
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor darts in trying to clinch
and Scaeva counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Scaeva moved out of range.#CL#
Scaeva has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McGregor gets a clinch.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Scaeva controls the action.
McGregor working aggressively here.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
Scaeva prevents a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor tries to stall but Scaeva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGregor lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Cassius Scaeva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scaeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Scaeva counter with a right hand.
Scaeva swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Scaeva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Scaeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scaeva swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is looking to slow Scaeva down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scaeva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Scaeva circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scaeva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scaeva keeps the fight on the outside.
Scaeva keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Scaeva moves out of range easily.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scaeva.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor lands a right hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
McGregor darts in and clinches Scaeva up against the cage.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scaeva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scaeva's elbow. #BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scaeva avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Scaeva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As McGregor tries to get set, Scaeva tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.
Scaeva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
Scaeva stalks McGregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregor's face. McGregor staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaeva slips under a jab from McGregor.
Connor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Scaeva circles away.
#CL2#
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scaeva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
Scaeva moves out of range of the strikes.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for McGregor.
Scaeva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor throws out a loose jab but Scaeva uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Scaeva does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Scaeva is avoiding it.
McGregor tries to bum rush Scaeva with a series of wild strikes but Scaeva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scaeva keeps the fight on the outside.
Scaeva is looking for a counter combo.
Scaeva throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Scaeva moves out of range easily. #CL#
Scaeva forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
Scaeva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor. #BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As McGregor looks to move away, Scaeva throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
An out of breath Connor McGregor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
AFC5
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGregor thumps Hall with a low kick.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor scores with a head kick. Hall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Hall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall postures up in McGregor's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hall is controlling him.
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hall connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
McGregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGregor wants to stand up but Hall is controlling him.
McGregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Hall stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McGregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Connor McGregor has been cut.
Hall takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Hall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGregor!
Hall tries to move into full mount but can't pass McGregor's legs. #T2#
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Hall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGregor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hall scores with punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Hall working the head with strikes.
McGregor pushes Hall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Hall stands up. #T3#
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGregor on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped McGregor's head back.
#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor closes the distance but Hall moves to the side #TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oh McGregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hall postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! McGregor covers up, he's hurt! Hall keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hall and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hall can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erwin Hall!
After the big win, Erwin Hall made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Lion Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
AFC1
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Hercules tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hercules lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hercules has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hercules jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Augustus Hercules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor feints and then cracks Hercules's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hercules down.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor takes one to the side of the head.
Hercules connects with a single shot there.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hercules sprawls well. Hercules wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGregor scores with a kick to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hercules.
Hercules is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Hercules pushes him off.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hercules lands with a nice body punch.
Hercules avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Hercules attempts a counter takedown but McGregor avoids it well and moves away.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Hercules uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
Hercules feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hercules moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Hercules was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
McGregor checks a low kick from Hercules.
Hercules uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.#T2#
Hercules lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hercules manages to avoid it.
McGregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
McGregor clinches.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor looks to clinch
and Hercules counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
Hercules tried to score with a low kick but McGregor checks it.
Augustus Hercules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Hercules pushes him off.
Hercules lands a head shot.
Hercules misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
McGregor tries to clinch
and Hercules counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Hercules swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hercules sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hercules showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
Hercules on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGregor prevents Hercules from breaking the clinch.
Hercules is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hercules has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
McGregor gets control of Hercules's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGregor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4##ES2#
McGregor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hercules wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hercules has had enough of the clinch but McGregor keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hercules is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hercules tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the cage.
Hercules on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hercules looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hercules tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a low kick, looking for Hercules's leg but Hercules calmly moves out of range.
Hercules cracks a nice hook into McGregor's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor tries to clinch but Hercules is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor 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#
McGregor tries to clinch up.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Hercules circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Hercules counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Hercules circles away.
McGregor works Hercules's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of McGregor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGregor throws a low kick, looking for Hercules's leg but Hercules calmly moves out of range.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Hercules pushes him off.
Hercules fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McGregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hercules throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
Augustus Hercules is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hercules.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor closes the distance but Hercules moves to the side
and Hercules counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
McGregor tries to clinch but Hercules moves out of range.
Hercules lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hercules appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hercules swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hercules. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hercules circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hercules tried to counter with a leg kick but McGregor avoided it.
Hercules throws a one two combo.
McGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Augustus Hercules is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Hercules circles away.
#CL2#
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Hercules in a clinch.
McGregor wants to stall.
#T2##BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hercules throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Hercules backs off McGregor throws a huge counter combo but Hercules manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hercules wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by McGregor.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregor throws an elbow but misses.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Hercules has him pressed against the cage.
Hercules prevents the takedown attempt.
Hercules tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position.
McGregor wants to stall.
Hercules is trying to force a seperation but McGregor has the dominant position.#T3#
Hercules wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it.
McGregor stalling in the clinch but Hercules improves position. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Hercules throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hercules scores with a one two! McGregor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGregor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hercules.
McGregor throws a right hand that Hercules ducks under and follows up with a left that Hercules also avoids with ease.
Hercules throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Some bone on bone action there as Hercules checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hercules seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hercules avoids it.#TD2#
McGregor pulls guard.
McGregor wants to stand but Hercules is controlling the position.
McGregor is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor McGregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hercules moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
As McGregor looks to move away, Hercules throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
Hercules catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hercules scores with a nice right hand.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
McGregor clinches up with Hercules and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hercules is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Hercules.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McGregor rushes Hercules and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
McGregor pulls guard successfully.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hercules is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McGregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hercules controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. McGregor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
McGregor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hercules postures up in McGregor's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it.
Hercules working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hercules manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
McGregor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Hercules lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hercules.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Hercules swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Hercules circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hercules!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Hercules misses.
McGregor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hercules with a body shot.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Hercules tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
McGregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hercules walks away with a smile on his face. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hercules lands a jab to the head.
Hercules throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hercules throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGregor on the side of the head.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Hercules keeps it at a distance.
Hercules just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Hercules pushes him off.
McGregor shoots in and drives through. Hercules sprawls well.
Hercules is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hercules throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
Hercules throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
Hercules is looking to score with low kicks.
McGregor throws a counter combo.#T4#
McGregor lands a head kick!
McGregor misses with a low kick.#CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Hercules has had enough of the clinch but McGregor keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
McGregor pulls guard successfully.
Hercules wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hercules prevents McGregor from getting back to his feet.
Hercules wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
Augustus Hercules has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hercules won't allow McGregor to get back to his feet.
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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
Connor McGregor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 614 Round 1
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
McGregor tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Diaz wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
Diaz prevents McGregor from improving his position.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGregor is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
McGregor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on McGregor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McGregor.
Diaz fails to take his opponent's back.
Diaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB2#
Diaz is working for a guillotine from mount but McGregor frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Diaz is stalling here but it's allowed McGregor to get half guard.
McGregor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McGregor won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Diaz is trying to control. McGregor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGregor wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Diaz works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGregor wants to control but Diaz postures up.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet here but Diaz is keeping cool and he's managed to take McGregor's back.
McGregor is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Diaz has the hooks in. McGregor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but McGregor is controlling his hands well.
McGregor tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
McGregor trying to control the hands but Diaz won't let him.
Well, with Diaz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McGregor is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Diaz misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McGregor is trying to defend against the choke here but Diaz has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Diaz Tightens the hold and McGregor taps out furiously! Diaz displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Diaz!
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