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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Francis tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
As McGregor looks to move away, Francis throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.#TD2#
McGregor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Francis kicks McGregor off and gets to his feet.
McGregor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Francis counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor. #CL2#
McGregor clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis just leaning against McGregor, taking a breather.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Francis blocks it.
#TD2#
McGregor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McGregor takes a little break here. Francis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McGregor wants to control but Francis is keeping him busy. #T1#
Francis struggling a bit here.
McGregor tries to score with some ground and pound. Francis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Francis defending against the ground and pound.
McGregor tries to score with some ground and pound. Francis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Francis wants to control but McGregor postures up.
McGregor tries to score with some ground and pound. Francis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McGregor working away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGregor advances to mount.
Francis avoids a series of strikes thrown by McGregor.
#SUB2#
McGregor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Francis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McGregor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Francis because McGregor loaded up on that one.
Francis tries to lock up and control but McGregor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGregor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Francis blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
McGregor controlling the position easily from mount.
Francis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Poor strikes thrown by McGregor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McGregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Francis tries to hold on but McGregor postures up.
Francis is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGregor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor misses with a head shot.#T4#
McGregor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McGregor controlling from mount.
Francis squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McGregor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Francis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McGregor.
Poor strikes thrown by McGregor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Francis avoiding damage.
Francis tries to pull guard but McGregor won't allow it.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Francis.
Francis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGregor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Francis has double underhooks. #TD2#
McGregor has clasped his hands together around Francis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU2#
McGregor stands up and beckons Francis to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McGregor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Francis to the ground. McGregor is now in Francis's guard.#ES#
Francis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McGregor off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Francis misses with a takedown
and McGregor counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGregor. #SUB2#
McGregor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Francis has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGregor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McGregor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Francis keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
McGregor is trying to get an arm triangle but Francis is defending well.
Conor McGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGregor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McGregor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Francis!
Francis is bucking up trying to escape but McGregor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Francis blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Francis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McGregor.
Francis can't escape the position.
#T3#
Francis blocking the ground and pound.
Francis regains half guard.
Francis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if McGregor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Francis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Francis is retaining full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGregor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGregor throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
McGregor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
McGregor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Francis on his heels. He'll look to pass Francis's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
McGregor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Francis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Francis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Francis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Francis blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Francis throws a leg kick which misses McGregor's front leg but catches the back leg as McGregor tries to avoid it.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
McGregor gets a takedown into half guard.
Francis tries to kick McGregor off in order to stand up. McGregor Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Francis trying to remain calm as McGregor controls from the top position.#SU2#
McGregor decides to stand back up. McGregor steps back and let's Francis get back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
McGregor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Francis's guard.#ES#
Francis kicks McGregor off and gets to his feet. #ROC2#
Francis is rocked!
Ramiro Francis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oh Francis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Francis is on queer street and McGregor is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Conor McGregor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Maeweather has closed the distance and engaged Francis in a clinch.
Francis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maeweather to keep the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Francis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maeweather blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Francis landing knees to the body.
Maeweather missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Francis.
Stalling in the clinch from Francis.
Francis tries to pull guard but Maeweather holds him up against the cage and eventually Francis drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Maeweather - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Francis drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Maeweather controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maeweather trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Maeweather throws a big elbow that misses.
Francis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maeweather keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Francis's head.
Francis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Francis wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Francis wants to stand and escape but Maeweather is having none of it.
Maeweather throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Francis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeweather's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Maeweather rushes Francis and presses him up against the cage.
Maeweather is trying to push Francis away but Francis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Francis drags the fight down to the ground.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Maeweather from controlling successfully.
Francis is looking to stand up but Maeweather isn't so interested in that idea.
Maeweather controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Francis keeping moving, preventing Maeweather from controlling successfully.
Maeweather is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maeweather has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Francis is looking to stand up but Maeweather isn't so interested in that idea.
Maeweather's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maeweather in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Francis tries to keep at a distance but Maeweather has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC2#
Maeweather's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Maeweather manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Francis on his heels. He'll look to pass Francis's guard now, I'm sure.
Maeweather trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Maeweather looks winded!
Francis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maeweather is controlling him.
Maeweather controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Floyd Maeweather will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Maeweather gets a clinch.
Maeweather has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Francis wants a takedown.
Maeweather is trying to push Francis away but Francis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Maeweather's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Maeweather closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maeweather lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Francis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Maeweather is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Francis decides to pull guard.
Francis is trying to control the position but Maeweather postures up.
Maeweather slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Francis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maeweather manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Maeweather is breathing heavily.
Maeweather is trying to keep Francis in close.
#SU#
Francis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maeweather dodges the punch combination from Francis.
Maeweather on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maeweather circles away.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Maeweather drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maeweather in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Francis is trying to escape the position but Maeweather is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Maeweather thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Francis is not content to let Maeweather control the position. #T3#
Francis is looking to regain half guard here but Maeweather keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Francis is not content to let Maeweather control the position.
Francis has his hands clasped together around Maeweather's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maeweather trying to control the action but Francis is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Francis pushes Maeweather off looking to stand but Maeweather dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Francis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maeweather.
Francis scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Maeweather shoots in and bounces Francis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ramiro Francis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis striking off his back but it's not causing Maeweather any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramiro Francis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Maeweather blocks a head kick by Francis.
Maeweather feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Maeweather darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maeweather prevents Francis from standing back up.
Maeweather sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maeweather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maeweather throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Francis is trying to stand up here but Maeweather is controlling him well.
Maeweather trying to control from half guard but Francis is working away.
Francis is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Francis tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Francis has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Francis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Francis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Maeweather trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Francis trying to keep a closed guard but Maeweather is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Maeweather controls from within his opponent's guard.
Francis looking for a sweep. Not yet Francis, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Francis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Francis holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maeweather controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Maeweather drives through and clinches with Francis against the cage.
Francis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maeweather misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francis landing knees to the body.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Maeweather. #TD2#
Maeweather has picked Francis up - he's going for a ride! Maeweather dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Maeweather wants to lay and pray for a moment but Francis keeps working.
Francis is looking for a sweep. Maeweather is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maeweather thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Francis's head. #T4#
Francis trying to control from the bottom.
Maeweather is looking to take a break and control but Francis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Francis is trying to stand.
Maeweather slips a nice elbow through Francis's hands, connecting with Francis's forehead.
Francis is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maeweather content to control rather than advance.
Maeweather is looking to take a break and control but Francis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Floyd Maeweather.
I think Maeweather has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Maeweather!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Francis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Francis has his feet on McGuiggin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
McGuiggin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Francis was covering up waiting for the punch and McGuiggin finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Francis pushes McGuiggin off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Francis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGuiggin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGuiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
McGuiggin is stalling in the full guard.
Francis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGuiggin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGuiggin won't allow Francis to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Francis moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McGuiggin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuiggin misses with a wild body shot.
McGuiggin misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
McGuiggin forces Francis back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
McGuiggin jumps guard.
#T3#
Francis wants to control from the top but McGuiggin keeps moving.
McGuiggin wants to sweep here but Francis controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Francis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
McGuiggin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Francis's guard.#ROC2#
Francis is rocked!
McGuiggin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuiggin passes Francis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oh Francis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuiggin working Francis over with strikes.
Francis wants to improve his position but McGuiggin is controlling well.
McGuiggin scores with a big shot! Francis's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Francis! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McGuiggin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Francis lands with a slapping head kick.
Longstreet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longstreet steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Francis. That one must have hurt.
Francis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Longstreet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Francis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Longstreet takes a step back to recover.
Longstreet takes a kick to the side of the head.
Francis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That kick from Francis tenderised Longstreet's leg. Longstreet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Francis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Longstreet.
Francis slips a jab from Longstreet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Longstreet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Francis looks to land a combination. Longstreet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A right-left combo lands from Francis.
Francis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Francis tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Longstreet counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Francis!
Francis taking a bit of punishment here - Longstreet scoring with strikes. #ROC2#
Francis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longstreet cracks Francis with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Longstreet immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Francis is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Longstreet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Longstreet!
Eric Longstreet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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