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Event:
LFC 17
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Divnich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
McGregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Divnich misses.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Divnich misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Divnich defends well and McGregor ends up having to push Divnich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#KD#
Divnich sends McGregor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Divnich is motioning to the referee to let McGregor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor ducks into an uppercut from Divnich and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Divnich!
In defeat, Conor McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'A loss is a loss luckily I have a great coach is Jon Kavnagh and we will come back stronger. Believe that!'.
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Event:
LFC 13
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Leone misses with a wild combination.
Leone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leone lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming.
Leone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leone scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Joel Leone has been cut.
Leone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGregor back to the cage. Leone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Leone! McGregor is backing up but he can't get away as Leone lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops McGregor and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joel Leone!
The defeated Conor McGregor had this to say: 'A loss is a loss luckily I have a great coach is Jon Kavnagh and we will come back stronger. Believe that!'.
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Event:
LFC 8
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Bean has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Bean does no damage. #CL2#
Bean clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Bean has picked McGregor up - he's going for a ride! Bean dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McGregor tries to get to full guard but Bean has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bean is working for a submission of some sort.
Bean tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGregor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
McGregor is defending against the submission attempts here by Bean.
McGregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bean. #T1##SUB#
McGregor looking for subs from the bottom but Bean mounts him!#SU2#
Bean stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Bean avoids it well.
Bean looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean fails to land the takedown.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.#CL2#
Bean closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Bean successfully pulls guard.
McGregor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGregor postures up.
Bean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bean trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McGregor is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bean has his hands clasped together but McGregor extends and breaks Bean's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McGregor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
LFC 4
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor misses with a hook. Leone ducked under it nicely.
Leone misses the shot to the body.
Leone misses with the combination.
McGregor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGregor scrambles back to his feet.
Leone throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Leone.
Leone throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
Leone takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Leone throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
A jab from McGregor misses.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Leone lands a glancing blow to the side of McGregor's head.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Leone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Leone throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leone! But no joy.
McGregor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leone lands a two punch combo.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Leone closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops McGregor! Leone dives in looking to finish! McGregor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joel Leone!
Conor McGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'A loss is a loss luckily I have a great coach is Jon Kavnagh and we will come back stronger. Believe that!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Theo Bradley has been cut.#TD2#
Bradley looking to score a takedown here. McGregor is defending well but Bradley drives through and ends up in McGregor's guard.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bradley is one step ahead there. #SUB#
McGregor has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bradley should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, McGregor has tightened it up now! Bradley should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Honour III
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Pettis throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
Pettis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGregor cracks Pettis with an open hand slap.
Pettis misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Pettis drives through and clinches with McGregor against the ropes.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pettis blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Pettis is blocking nicely.
Pettis lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pettis lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Pettis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettis scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Pettis.
A short right from Pettis on the inside. #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!#T1#
A body shot lands from Pettis.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Pettis.
Pettis lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McGregor to his knees! Pettis keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Conor McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'A loss is a loss luckily I have a great coach is Jon Kavnagh and we will come back stronger. Believe that!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Menglu blocks a jab.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Menglu circles away.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menglu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Menglu has managed to clinch.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Menglu tries to score a body lock takedown but McGregor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Menglu.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Menglu's efforts to push away.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Menglu is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Menglu has hold of one of McGregor's legs. McGregor is fighting the takedown attempt but Menglu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Menglu controls the pace.
Menglu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGregor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menglu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
McGregor wants to sweep here but Menglu controlling him for the moment.
Menglu controlling from the top position.
McGregor working a defensive guard here.
Menglu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGregor misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Menglu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Menglu stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Menglu.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Menglu blocks it with crossed arms.
Menglu scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2##BC2#
Menglu manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Menglu darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menglu.
Menglu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Menglu lands a shoulder strike.
McGregor stalling in the clinch but Menglu improves position.
Menglu lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Menglu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McGregor is trying to keep an underhook but Menglu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menglu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGregor trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menglu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Menglu prevents McGregor from improving his position.#T3#
Menglu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Menglu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGregor trying to control from the bottom.
Menglu controlling the action here.
Menglu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGregor defending well though.
McGregor trying to control from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Menglu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Menglu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
A short uppercut from Menglu.
Menglu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Menglu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Menglu scores with a shoulder strike.
Menglu lands a nice shot to the body.
Menglu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Menglu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Menglu pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Menglu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Menglu.
Menglu is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Menglu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Menglu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Menglu dominated that round.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Menglu darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.
McGregor being controlled against the cage.
Menglu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor wants to stall.
Menglu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Menglu stalling against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGregor tries to work over Menglu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
McGregor is pressed up against the cage. Menglu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGregor down to the mat. McGregor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Menglu loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.#CL2#
Menglu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Menglu blocks it.
Menglu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Menglu to work.
Menglu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Menglu is blocking nicely.
Shen Menglu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Menglu is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Menglu lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor gets underhooks to prevent Menglu's takedown attempt.
Menglu taking a breather.
Menglu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Menglu.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Menglu lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Menglu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menglu looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.#T2#
Menglu closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
Menglu lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Menglu has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Menglu. #BC2#
Menglu breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Menglu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Menglu is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Menglu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregor prevents the takedown attempt.
Menglu lands a shoulder strike.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
Menglu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Menglu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Menglu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGregor did well to prevent Menglu getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menglu sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Menglu tries to pass to full mount but McGregor defends it.
Menglu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Menglu is pressing down on McGregor's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGregor is holding on for now.
Menglu controlling the pace.
McGregor trying to control but Menglu postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Menglu is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Menglu.
And McGregor counters with a quick kick to the body but Menglu blocks it.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Menglu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Menglu clinches.
Menglu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGregor after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Menglu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Menglu rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Menglu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor taking a breather.
McGregor lands a knee to the head.
McGregor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Menglu blocks it.
A short right from Menglu.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Menglu blocks with his arms.
McGregor gets underhooks to prevent Menglu's takedown attempt.
Menglu slowing the pace effectively.
Menglu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Menglu.
Menglu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Menglu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Menglu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Menglu scores with a shoulder strike.
McGregor letting Menglu take a breather here.
Menglu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Menglu is pushing McGregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Menglu lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Menglu.
Menglu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not. #BC2#
Menglu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menglu misses with a looping left.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Menglu.
Menglu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.#T2##CL2#
Menglu has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menglu.
Menglu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Menglu controlling the action here for a moment.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Menglu blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Menglu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menglu lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!#TD2#
McGregor is fighting off a takedown attempt but Menglu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McGregor to the mat. McGregor regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Oh McGregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menglu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shen Menglu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menglu tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Menglu stays in close to McGregor's body and controls the position. #T3#
Let's hope that Menglu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McGregor is trying to keep Menglu in close.
Shen Menglu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Menglu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Menglu is continuing to stall.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Menglu won't allow McGregor to sweep him here.
McGregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Menglu looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
Shen Menglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menglu dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Menglu.#CL2#
Menglu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Menglu lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Menglu.
Menglu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Menglu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Menglu stalls.
Menglu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shen Menglu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Menglu 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 Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shen Menglu!
In his post fight interview, Shen Menglu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Conor McGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'A loss is a loss luckily I have a great coach is Jon Kavnagh and we will come back stronger. Believe that!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Montgomery gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor wants to stall.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Montgomery blocks with his arms.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Montgomery is blocking nicely.
McGregor is trying to stall.
Montgomery wants to take the fight to the mat but McGregor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Montgomery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Montgomery fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
McGregor is trying to maintain a safe position but Montgomery gets an underhook and turns McGregor into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery is working for takedown but McGregor is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Montgomery manages to break the clinch.
Montgomery steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Montgomery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As McGregor looks to move away, Montgomery throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
McGregor lands a glancing blow to the side of Montgomery's head.
Montgomery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor digs a good body shot into Montgomery's ribs.#CL#
Montgomery clinches up against the cage.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Montgomery has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGregor misses with a knee strike.
McGregor misses with a knee strike.
Montgomery is looking to take this one to the mat.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Montgomery blocks with his arms.
McGregor misses with a knee strike.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor looks winded!#BC#
Montgomery breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Montgomery closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Montgomery breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Montgomery clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Montgomery manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Montgomery looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McGregor passes into half guard.
Montgomery tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McGregor prevents Montgomery from improving his position.#SUB#
Montgomery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like McGregor is going to stand back up.
#T3#
Montgomery strikes from the bottom but McGregor passes into mount!
Montgomery's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SU2#
McGregor stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
As McGregor looks to move away, Montgomery throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor looks for the body kick but Montgomery saw that one coming. #T4##CL#
Montgomery forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Montgomery. #BC#
Montgomery breaks the clinch.
Montgomery moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
McGregor lands a jab-cross combination.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Montgomery holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Montgomery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Montgomery has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor landing knees to the head.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Montgomery moves into the clinch.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Montgomery has McGregor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Montgomery pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McGregor tumbling to the mat - Montgomery dives into McGregor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor looking for a sweep. Not yet McGregor, not yet.
Montgomery controlling from the top position.
McGregor is trying to keep Montgomery in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
McGregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montgomery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGregor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McGregor has passed into side control.
Montgomery is trying to control McGregor's posture but McGregor avoids it. #SU2#
McGregor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Montgomery to his feet. #T2#
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
McGregor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGregor connects with a body shot.#CL#
Montgomery gets a clinch.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Montgomery blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Montgomery breaks the clinch.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGregor but McGregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Montgomery blocks a jab.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Montgomery circles away.
McGregor lands a jab.
Montgomery takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGregor tries to bum rush Montgomery with a series of wild strikes but Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Montgomery was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Montgomery closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Montgomery slows the pace down in half guard.
McGregor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Montgomery controlling the action here.
McGregor tries to get to full guard but Montgomery has control of the leg.
McGregor is concentrating on defense, preventing Montgomery from advancing position.
Thomas Montgomery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montgomery wants to stand up but McGregor has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a kimura but McGregor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Montgomery to get the leverage.
Montgomery is taking a breather. McGregor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Montgomery stopping the sweep attempt from McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conor McGregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
Montgomery wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Montgomery gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGregor scores with a decent looking hook.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Montgomery keeps it at a distance.
Montgomery was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Montgomery has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
McGregor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Montgomery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Montgomery rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.
Montgomery has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGregor after a bit of a struggle.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Montgomery is blocking nicely.
Montgomery content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Montgomery has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Montgomery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor cracks Montgomery with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Montgomery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Montgomery has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Montgomery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Montgomery slips the punch.
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As McGregor looks to move away, Montgomery throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Montgomery's shoulder, as Montgomery tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Montgomery instigates a clinch.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3##BC#
Montgomery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Montgomery forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Montgomery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montgomery slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Montgomery takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Montgomery moves into range and clinches up with McGregor.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Montgomery has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Montgomery is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGregor can't fight it off and eventually Montgomery manages to take the fight to the floor. McGregor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
McGregor working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Montgomery has passed into half guard!
Montgomery is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Montgomery lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor McGregor.
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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor!
A very excited looking Conor McGregor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor throws the left hand but Kent avoids the punch easily.
Kent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from McGregor.#CL#
Kent moves into the clinch.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Kent is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Kent.
Kent leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Kent blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor being controlled against the cage.
Kent stalls.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kent has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Kent can't break the clinch.
Kent goes for a takedown attempt but McGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kent doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kent takes one to the side of the head.
Kent takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGregor, as that shot connected.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kent manages to avoid it.
Kent tries to move into range but McGregor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kent takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2#
Kent is rocked!
A right-left combo lands from McGregor.
Oh Kent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kent gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! McGregor gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kent is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor 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.
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