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Event:
DSOF 12
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Bolt slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
#CL#
Bolt clinches.
Bolt lands an elbow just above McGregor 's eye.
I was talking to Bolt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bolt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Bolt manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
McGregor has Bolt up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor has Bolt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Bolt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bolt drives through and clinches with McGregor against the cage.
#BC#
Bolt manages to break the clinch.
Bolt throws a jab when McGregor was well out of range.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
As McGregor tries to get set, Bolt tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Bolt stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
McGregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolt effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Bolt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
McGregor clinches.
Bolt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
McGregor wants the takedown. Bolt is fighting it off but McGregor persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bolt's guard against the cage.#ES#
Bolt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt slows down the pace here.
Bolt can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
#T2#
Bolt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bolt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bolt seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Bolt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Bolt as McGregor shoots in.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Bolt closes the distance and clinches.
Bolt stalling in the clinch.
Bolt landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bolt working McGregor over with knees to the body.#T3#
Bolt lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Bolt breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Bolt moves into the clinch.
Bolt tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Bolt keeps him there for the moment.
Bolt misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Bolt breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Bolt pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bolt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolt.
#T4#
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor avoiding damage as Bolt throws knees to the body.
Bolt lands an uppercut.
Bolt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Bolt breaks from the clinch.
McGregor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bolt is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bolt moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
#CL#
Bolt clinches up against the cage.
Bolt scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolt misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from McGregor misses. #CL#
Bolt has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Bolt dominated that round.
That's time! Bolt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from McGregor. #CL2#
McGregor darts in and clinches Bolt up against the cage.
Bolt misses with an elbow strike.
Bolt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bolt has McGregor pushed against the cage.
Bolt gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Bolt breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Rex Bolt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Bolt.
Bolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
Bolt lands with a right to the head.
Bolt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1##BC#
Bolt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Con McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolt pinned against the cage. Bolt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolt. #CL#
Bolt darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolt.
Bolt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. #BC#
Bolt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Bolt moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bolt blocks a head kick by McGregor.
#CL#
Bolt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bolt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bolt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Bolt connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGregor's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Bolt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Bolt has managed to clinch.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Bolt is blocking nicely.
Bolt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGregor is looking to control Bolt's arms but Bolt gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGregor has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bolt just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGregor's brow. #BC#
Bolt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor connects with a jab.
McGregor throws a head kick but Bolt moves out of range.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolt circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Bolt scoring well with a low kick there.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Bolt moves into the clinch.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bolt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Bolt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bolt gets a clinch. #BC#
Bolt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bolt clinches with his opponent.
Bolt connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGregor's face.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bolt slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Bolt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Bolt clinches.
A short right from Bolt.
Bolt lands a body punch.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Bolt has him pressed against the cage.
Bolt stalling in the clinch.
Bolt scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Bolt breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Bolt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Bolt has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
Rex Bolt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bolt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Bolt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Con McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Bolt clinches up against the cage.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Bolt. #BC#
Bolt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolt blocks a head kick by McGregor.
#CL#
Bolt forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Bolt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bolt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bolt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bolt wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.#T1##CL#
Bolt moves into the clinch successfully.
Bolt tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Bolt.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Bolt is controlling him.#BC#
Bolt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rex Bolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bolt has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGregor avoids the elbow strike from Bolt, against the cage.
Bolt stalls.
Bolt digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank. #BC#
Bolt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bolt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bolt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Good body shot from Bolt.
McGregor blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Bolt breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Bolt clinches with his opponent.
Bolt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
A right handed body shot lands from Bolt.
Bolt misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Bolt has him pressed against the cage.
Bolt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bolt obliges.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bolt.
Knees to the body from Bolt.
Bolt slowing the pace effectively.
Bolt landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bolt just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGregor's brow.
Bolt leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGregor blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Bolt just leaning against McGregor, taking a breather.
Bolt lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bolt.
Bolt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bolt 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.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
Bolt lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Con McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rex Bolt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Bolt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bolt, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Bolt!
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Event:
DSOF 10
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Good standup being displayed there by Alvarez as he connects with a hook.
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGregor doesn't seem phased though.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
McGregor feints the counter takedown.
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Alvarez.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez lands a two punch combo.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body. #T1#
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGregor feints a jab promting Alvarez to slip. McGregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alvarez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
#CL#
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGregor tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGregor just manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by McGregor.
McGregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the body.
McGregor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGregor blocks a leg kick.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
McGregor swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Justin Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con McGregor.
McGregor looks winded!#T3#
McGregor takes one to the chin there.
Alvarez sizes up McGregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alvarez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alvarez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
McGregor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
McGregor with a hook.
McGregor throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
McGregor scores with a decent looking hook.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGregor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez scores with the left hand. McGregor knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvarez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez misses with a low kick. #T4#
Alvarez scores with a jab. McGregor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
Alvarez scores with a jab. McGregor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alvarez scores with a jab. McGregor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGregor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Alvarez - just one landing.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGregor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez lands a lovely overhand right.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Alvarez clobbers McGregor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez lands with a hook. McGregor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped McGregor's head back.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor darts in trying to clinch
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that McGregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Justin Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
McGregor feints the counter takedown.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvarez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGregor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarez.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Con McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from McGregor misses.
Alvarez throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alvarez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGregor!
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Alvarez cracks McGregor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez works the jab nicely.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the head.
McGregor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justin Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con McGregor.
McGregor checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
Alvarez lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming.
Alvarez digs a good body shot into McGregor's ribs.
Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
McGregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
As McGregor looks to move away, Alvarez throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
McGregor is trying desperately to land a takedown but Alvarez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McGregor.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvarez with a jab.
Alvarez jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Nice cross by Alvarez.
Alvarez pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGregor is out of range and Alvarez settles back down.
McGregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
McGregor tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from McGregor. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor checks a low kick from Alvarez.
It seemed like McGregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
McGregor takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Alvarez.
Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGregor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends McGregor's belly button to the back.
McGregor checks a low kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarez defends well and McGregor ends up having to push Alvarez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Alvarez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Justin Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez tried to score with a low kick but McGregor checks it.
McGregor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Alvarez.
Alvarez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alvarez throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Alvarez.
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!
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
Alvarez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvarez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGregor.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGregor's head backwards.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGregor has time to react.
McGregor throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGregor to score with a decent uppercut.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Alvarez finds it's target.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor sizes up Alvarez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alvarez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGregor eats them both and turns towards Alvarez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
McGregor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alvarez lands with a nice body punch.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez thuds a left hand into McGregor's body.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
Alvarez dives in and grabs McGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.#T3#
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGregor momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from McGregor.
Alvarez slips a jab from McGregor.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Justin Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con McGregor.#CL#
Alvarez clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
#T4#
McGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGregor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Justin Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Good shot there by Alvarez.
Decent striking displayed by Alvarez there.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGregor in his tracks.
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGregor on the side of the head.
Con McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Alvarez fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGregor just manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Alvarez!
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Event:
Vereeuwigd 5
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Con McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor moves out of range as Grater throws a body kick.
Grater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
McGregor tries to bum rush Grater with a series of wild strikes but Grater uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Grater counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grater.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grater.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Grater.
Grater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grater pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGregor has Grater pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grater manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grater lands a nice shot to the body.
Grater cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.#T1#
Grater lands with a left to the head.
Grater lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Grater lands a shoulder strike.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Grater.
Grater lands with a short shot to the head.
Grater tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Grater back against the cage.
Grater lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGregor tries to circle away but Grater has him pinned against the cage.
Grater tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
Grater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGregor.
Grater lands with a left to the head.
Grater lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grater lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Grater lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grater lands a left hand.
Grater stalling the fight.
Grater stalling.
A right hand to the body from Grater.
McGregor looks winded!
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
Grater lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor fails to pull guard.
Harg Grater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con McGregor.
A right handed body shot lands from Grater.
Grater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grater lands a shoulder strike.
Grater effectively controlling the action here.
McGregor wants to stall.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Grater.
Still in the clinch, Grater scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGregor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grater fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grater looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grater throws a wild body kick that McGregor sees coming a mile off.
Grater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grater!
Grater misses with a body kick.
Grater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
McGregor clinches.
Grater lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Grater scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Grater.
Grater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grater lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Grater works on McGregor's body with a couple of short punches.
Grater lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grater scores with a shoulder strike.
Grater lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grater has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grater lands a body shot.
Grater lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Grater.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harg Grater dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grater throws a body kick that misses.
McGregor throws a one two combo.
McGregor darts in looking for a takedown but Grater gets double underhooks and turns McGregor into the cage.
Grater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor tries to counter with a clinch but Grater shakes him off and moves away.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grater backs up against the cage.
Grater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
Grater throws a body kick that misses.
McGregor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grater looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Grater instigates a clinch.
Grater misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grater misses with a punch to the body.
Grater scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grater lands a body punch.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grater.
Harg Grater has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
Grater lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grater stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grater cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Grater.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grater.
Grater lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Grater.
Grater lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Grater is working McGregor over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Grater.
Grater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grater softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grater pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grater dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grater works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grater lands a nice uppercut.
Grater digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grater lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Grater.
Grater lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Grater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Grater.
A short right from Grater on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grater.
Grater working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grater.
Grater lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. #ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
Grater slowing the pace effectively.
McGregor is trying to push Grater away but Grater has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grater lands a shoulder strike.
Grater lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Grater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGregor.#T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Grater - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Grater.
A right handed body shot lands from Grater.
Grater lands an uppercut.
Grater lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grater scores with a shoulder strike.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Grater finish him?
Grater lands a left hand.
Grater scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Grater.
McGregor letting Grater take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harg Grater 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##CL#
Grater moves into the clinch.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
A body shot lands from Grater.
McGregor is trying to stall.
Grater works on McGregor's body with a couple of short punches.
Grater stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Grater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grater lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grater lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grater pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Grater.
#T1#
A body shot lands from Grater.
Grater scores with a hook to the body.
McGregor being controlled against the cage.
Grater lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Grater lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Grater lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not.
Nice body punch from Grater.
Grater lands a nice shot to the body.
Grater lands with a left to the head.
Grater lands a right hand. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Grater.
Grater lands with a left to the head.
Grater lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grater.
Grater digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Grater.
Grater works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Grater - that landed with a thud.
Grater lands a shot to the body.
Grater effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Grater.
Grater lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Grater - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Grater.
Grater lands a nice uppercut.
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Grater.
Grater lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grater works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grater lands a body shot. #T4#
A short uppercut from Grater.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Grater scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grater lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Grater.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grater.
Grater digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Grater lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Grater on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grater.
Grater creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McGregor's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McGregor drops to his knees and Grater pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harg Grater!
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