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Event:
Skrap Fights 43
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Rhino back into the ropes.
Rhino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor can't get the takedown.
Rhino is trying to push McGregor away but McGregor has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
We've been hearing reports that Rhino has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhino tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhino.
Rhino needs to keep his hands up - McGregor had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Rhino drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGregor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rhino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGregor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGregor on the ground.
Rhino prevents McGregor from getting back to his feet.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhino is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rhino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rhino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Rhino wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
Rhino is looking to stand up but McGregor won't let him.
McGregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rhino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGregor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rhino, into his guard. #REVB#
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor won't allow Rhino to get back to his feet.
Rhino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGregor. #SUB#
Rhino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rhino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGregor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rhino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGregor trying to control but Rhino is working from the bottom.
McGregor wants to stand but Rhino is controlling his posture from full guard.
McGregor throwing strikes but missing.
Rhino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGregor.
Rhino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGregor throws a big right hand that misses. #T3##SUB#
Rhino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGregor throws a big elbow that misses.
McGregor scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Rhino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Rhino keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rhino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGregor. McGregor obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Rhino scores with a takedown into McGregor's guard.
Rhino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
McGregor wants to stand and escape but Rhino is having none of it.
McGregor wants to sweep but no luck.
McGregor is pulling down on Rhino's head to control his posture.
Rhino trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Rhino tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
Rhino stopping the sweep attempt from McGregor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Rhino drops back looking for a leg! McGregor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGregor manages to kick Rhino off! Rhino jumps back into McGregor's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Rhino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGregor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rhino, into his guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conor McGregor 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#
Rhino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Rhino.#CUT#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.#CL2#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
McGregor jumps into guard, dragging Rhino to the mat.
Rhino stops McGregor from standing up.
McGregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGregor is trying to keep Rhino in close.
#SUB#
Rhino has gone for a leg lock! McGregor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rhino's guard.#REVB##SUB#
McGregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGregor has managed to get both his arms back between Rhino's legs - danger averted.
McGregor trying to control but Rhino is working from the bottom. #T1#
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Rhino blocks nicely. #SUB#
Rhino is looking for a triangle but McGregor pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhino has wrist control.#SUB#
Rhino is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McGregor has his hands clasped together but Rhino extends and breaks McGregor's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rhino.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brutalis Rhino!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 35
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGregor.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Handicks throws out a counter right but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
Handicks staying out of range there.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handicks moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
Handicks slaps away a takedown attempt from McGregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Handicks misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
Handicks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGregor.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Handicks throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Handicks finds it's way round the side to connect with McGregor's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Handicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Handicks 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.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGregor.
Handicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Handicks.
Handicks is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Handicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Handicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Handicks.#T1#
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGregor misses with a hook.
Jab by Handicks.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
McGregor feints and then cracks Handicks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handicks down. #TD2#
McGregor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Handicks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks stops McGregor from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Handicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Handicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGregor is keeping the position for now.
McGregor trying to keep a closed guard but Handicks is proving a slippery customer.
Handicks is looking to work some ground and pound but McGregor has wrist control.
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handicks throwing strikes from guard but McGregor blocks nicely.
McGregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGregor 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Handicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Handicks throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
McGregor clinches.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Handicks to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Handicks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McGregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handicks tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
McGregor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Handicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Handicks scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGregor is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Handicks blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor throwing strikes but missing.
Handicks 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.#T4#
Handicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGregor throws a big right hand that misses.
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Handicks blocks nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Handicks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McGregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Handicks pulls McGregor in close to prevent any damage.
McGregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handicks trying to control the position here.
Handicks is trying to keep McGregor in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Handicks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGregor tries to bum rush Handicks with a series of wild strikes but Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Handicks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Handicks dips to his left and cracks McGregor with an uppercut!
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor shoots in but no luck this time.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor misses with an uppercut
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Johny Handicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGregor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Handicks is avoiding it.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Handicks keeps it at a distance.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
McGregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Handicks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt - Handicks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
McGregor slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGregor defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor staying out of range there.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Handicks circles away.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Handicks.
McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Handicks throws a jab when McGregor was well out of range.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Handicks.
A punch lands to the side of Handicks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Handicks takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
McGregor rushes Handicks and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Handicks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGregor.
Handicks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGregor up against the ropes.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handicks with a hook.#CUT2#
Conor McGregor's cut is getting worse.
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor fails to pull guard.
#T3##TD#
McGregor successfully pulls guard.
Handicks looking to sit in guard and control but McGregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Handicks pushes McGregor off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Handicks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGregor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGregor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Handicks postures up.
Handicks wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving. #T4#
McGregor wants to stand but Handicks is controlling the position.
McGregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handicks. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Handicks gets tackled into the ropes by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregor as Handicks tries to tie him up.
Handicks is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#BC2#
Handicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor goes for a double leg but Handicks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Handicks continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.
A jab from Handicks misses.
McGregor lands a nice shot that snaps Handicks's head back.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Handicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McGregor is looking to clinch but Handicks is avoiding it.
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor throws a right hand that Handicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Handicks also avoids with ease.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
Handicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
A jab from McGregor does it's job there.
Handicks throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks misses with a hook.
McGregor defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Handicks circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
McGregor forces Handicks back against the ropes and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
McGregor decides to pull guard. #T1#
Handicks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES#
McGregor pushes Handicks off and gets back to his feet.
Handicks misses the jab.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
McGregor gets a clinch.
Handicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Handicks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Handicks throws a strike but McGregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
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!
Handicks is adopting a defensive guard.
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Handicks blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Handicks can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Handicks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McGregor tries to kick Handicks off but Handicks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Handicks lands a nice short elbow.
Handicks prevents McGregor from standing back up.
Handicks controlling the action here.
Handicks is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Handicks is thwarting McGregor's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Handicks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGregor trying to control but Handicks postures up.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handicks working McGregor over with strikes.
Johny Handicks has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
McGregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Handicks lands with a punch from half guard.
Handicks 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGregor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Handicks misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
Handicks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGregor momentarily.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Handicks lands a slapping body shot.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but McGregor moved out of range nicely.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Handicks scores with a nice head shot.
Johny Handicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Handicks 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 George Francis scores the fight for Johny Handicks!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Johny Handicks!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks wins by unanimous decision!
Johny Handicks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 20
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Presley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGregor. That did some damage!
A right-left combo lands from McGregor.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Presley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Presley.
McGregor tries to clinch
and Presley counters with a leg kick.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Presley moved out of range.
McGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Presley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Presley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
We've been informed that Presley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGregor if he has to take too many more of those.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Presley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Presley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Presley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Presley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
McGregor closes the distance but Presley moves to the side
and Presley counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
McGregor misses with a right hand
and Presley counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Presley.
McGregor moves to clinch but Presley breaks away
and Presley counters with a low kick, right behind McGregor 's knee.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGregor wants to clinch.#CL2#
Presley takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Presley just stands there and leans against the ropes.
McGregor is looking for a takedown.
McGregor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Presley smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Presley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Presley tries to counter by closing the distance.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Presley counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Presley clinches with his opponent.
Presley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Presley to keep the fight standing.
Presley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGregor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Presley as the two fighters clinch.
Presley lands a knee to the body.
McGregor is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Presley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Presley.
A nice inside leg kick there by Presley. That's going to slow McGregor down.
McGregor throws a hook to the side of Presley's head but Presley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Presley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Presley lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Presley.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Presley counters with a big head kick but McGregor shrugs it off.
McGregor throws a combination that misses
and Presley counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3##CL2#
Presley drives through and clinches with McGregor against the ropes.
Presley lands with a light punch inside.
Presley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Presley.
A right handed body shot lands from Presley.
Presley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Presley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that McGregor has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Presley.
Presley crunches a lovely knee into McGregor's ribcage.#BC2#
Presley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Presley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Presley obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Presley lands a knee to the body.
Presley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Presley is trying to stall.
#T4##BC2#
Presley breaks from the clinch.
McGregor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Presley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Presley moves out of range of the strikes.
Presley lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Presley. That's going to slow McGregor down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Presley avoids it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Presley!
Presley throws a leg kick which misses McGregor's front leg but catches the back leg as McGregor tries to avoid it.
Presley scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Presley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McGregor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Presley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGregor lands the left hand.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Presley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Presley backs up against the ropes.
Presley tries a head kick but it misses.
Presley lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGregor will feel that in the morning.
McGregor has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Presley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Presley.
Presley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Presley won't allow it.
Presley controlling the action here for a moment.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Presley has him pressed against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Presley scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
Presley taking a breather. #BC2#
Presley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Presley scores with a leg kick.
Presley thumps McGregor with a low kick.
Presley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Presley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Elvis Presley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Presley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Presley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Presley feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down.
Presley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGregor tries to clinch but Presley is having none of it.
McGregor shoots and misses
and Presley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Presley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Presley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Presley is looking for the big counter here.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Presley counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of McGregor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Presley scores with a leg kick.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Presley counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGregor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Presley.
Presley takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Presley lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Presley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Presley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Presley lands with a good body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Presley.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Presley throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
McGregor misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Presley counters with a head kick that drops McGregor to the mat! McGregor scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Presley slips a jab from McGregor.
Presley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
McGregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Presley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Both fighters circling a little - Presley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McGregor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Presley closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor tries to score a body lock takedown but Presley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4##BC2#
Presley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Presley clinches. #BC2#
Presley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Presley counters with a leg kick.
Presley misses with a head kick.
Presley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Presley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGregor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Presley.
Presley connects with an inside leg kick.
Presley cracks the inside of McGregor's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor misses with a right hand
and Presley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Presley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGregor's head backwards.#CUT2#
Conor McGregor's cut is getting worse.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Presley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Presley throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Presley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Presley pinned against the ropes. Presley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Presley connects with a high kick.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Presley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elvis Presley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from McGregor misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor swings widly with a right hand
and Presley counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Presley scores with a hook to the body. McGregor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGregor's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McGregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Presley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Presley lands a nice hook to McGregor's body. McGregor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Presley can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Presley.
Presley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGregor throws a combination that misses
and Presley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGregor thinking.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Presley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGregor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Presley tries a quick counter leg kick but McGregor is wise to it.
McGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Presley counters with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Presley.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Presley. McGregor shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Presley.
Presley scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Presley lands a leg kick that knocks McGregor off balance momentarily.#CL2#
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Presley has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor trying to control the position but instead, Presley has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGregor into the ropes.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Presley.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Presley working McGregor over with knees to the body.
Presley is stalling here.
Presley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGregor jumps guard but Presley stands there with McGregor around his waist. McGregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
Presley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Presley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Presley leaning against his opponent.
Presley scores a nice knee to the body.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elvis Presley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Presley slowing the pace effectively.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Presley blocking some punches.
Presley lands a nice knee to the body.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Presley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Presley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Presley.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
McGregor wants a takedown.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Presley holds him up against the ropes and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Presley's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Presley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Presley 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Elvis Presley!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Elvis Presley!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Elvis Presley!
Elvis Presley wins by unanimous decision!
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BFF 53: Morris vs. Roy Roy
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
McGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor moves to clinch but Kostrov breaks away
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGregor on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Kostrov.
McGregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kostrov.#CUT#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostrov throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostrov. Kostrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Kostrov loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor tries to clinch there but Kostrov circles away.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Kostrov moves away and avoids it.
Kostrov is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
Kostrov defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostrov throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Kostrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kostrov as he connects with a hook.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
McGregor instigates a clinch.
McGregor has Kostrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Kostrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kostrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor tries to work over Kostrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Kostrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Kostrov.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
McGregor punishes Kostrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostrov ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Kostrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Kostrov.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
It looked like Kostrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Kostrov keeps it at a distance.
Kostrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor takes a swing at Kostrov's ribcage but misses.
Kostrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostrov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostrov slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
McGregor moves out of range as Kostrov strikes.#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McGregor can't get the takedown.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Kostrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGregor has him pressed against the ropes.
Kostrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kostrov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kostrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kostrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGregor jumps guard but Kostrov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Sergey Kostrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
Kostrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor blocking some punches.
Kostrov is trying to force a seperation but McGregor has the dominant position.#BC#
Kostrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Kostrov throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kostrov looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov is having none of it.
Kostrov throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kostrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
Kostrov thuds his right hand into McGregor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been informed that McGregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kostrov lands with a shot to the body.
Kostrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kostrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor scores with a nice head shot.
Kostrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kostrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kostrov misses with a looping left.
Kostrov swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Kostrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Kostrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostrov circles away.
Kostrov is looking to counter punch.
McGregor throws a hook but Kostrov avoids it easily.
Kostrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostrov.
Kostrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T5#
Kostrov loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
McGregor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kostrov.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostrov circles away.
Kostrov throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
Kostrov looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGregor slips a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kostrov misses its intended target.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Kostrov pushes him off.#CL2#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Kostrov.
Kostrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Kostrov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#T6##BC#
Kostrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Kostrov is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kostrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kostrov avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Kostrov throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Kostrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kostrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kostrov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGregor feints a jab promting Kostrov to slip. McGregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kostrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kostrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostrov circles away.
#T7#
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kostrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor checks the leg kick.
McGregor is looking to clinch. #CL2#
McGregor rushes Kostrov and presses him up against the ropes.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor jumps guard but Kostrov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
McGregor pulls Kostrov into guard.
Kostrov wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
McGregor wants to stand and escape but Kostrov is having none of it.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kostrov is one step ahead there.
Kostrov wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving. #T8#
Kostrov wants to pass the guard but McGregor is keeping the position.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but Kostrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
McGregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kostrov lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by Kostrov. #CL2#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
#T9#
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor slips under a jab.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor lands a body shot.
Kostrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Kostrov is out of range.
A jab from Kostrov misses.
Kostrov lands a leg kick that knocks McGregor off balance momentarily.
McGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGregor scores with a jab. Kostrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov is having none of it.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Kostrov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGregor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kostrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kostrov misses with a straight right.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Kostrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Kostrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2#
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kostrov.#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kostrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov is having none of it. #CL2#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kostrov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kostrov blocking some punches.
#BC#
Kostrov breaks from the clinch.
Kostrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Kostrov is looking for a counter combo.
Kostrov misses the shot to the body.
Kostrov looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.
McGregor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kostrov eats them both and turns towards McGregor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostrov swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.#T1#
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Kostrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kostrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kostrov misses the jab.
Kostrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kostrov backs up against the ropes.
Kostrov tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostrov scores with a sloppy right hand. McGregor should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostrov.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostrov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGregor moves out of range of the leg kick from Kostrov.
Kostrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kostrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregor.
Kostrov tries to move into range but McGregor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostrov is just out of range.
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
Kostrov connects with a jab.
Kostrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGregor's head backwards.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Kostrov throwing a counter right hand but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Kostrov.
McGregor wants to clinch.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostrov moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Kostrov's head back.
Kostrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kostrov backs up against the ropes.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Kostrov has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Kostrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kostrov.
McGregor defending well as Kostrov loads up on a big left hand.
Sergey Kostrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostrov feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down. #T3#
McGregor staying out of range there.
Kostrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostrov avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Kostrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGregor throws a combination. Kostrov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGregor slips under a jab from Kostrov.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Kostrov avoids it with no problem.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Kostrov.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor keeps Kostrov at a distance using the push kick. #T4##CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Kostrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Kostrov is trying to break free.#TD2#
McGregor jumps guard and drags Kostrov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kostrov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostrov tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGregor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kostrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGregor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kostrov postures up in McGregor's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it. #T5#
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Kostrov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kostrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kostrov tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kostrov throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body punch from McGregor.
Kostrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGregor doesn't seem bothered though.
McGregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kostrov momentarily.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Kostrov misses.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostrov throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Kostrov throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T6#
McGregor closes the distance but Kostrov moves to the side
enabling Kostrov to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor wants to clinch.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Kostrov.
Kostrov is looking to counter punch.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Kostrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kostrov throws a lazy right hand but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGregor slips under a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGregor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kostrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kostrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGregor.
Kostrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kostrov circles away quickly and effectively.#T7#
Kostrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
A big left from Kostrov misses.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Kostrov avoids it with no problem.
McGregor checks a low kick from Kostrov.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kostrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostrov throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kostrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
Kostrov misses with a looping right.
McGregor punishes Kostrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostrov avoids the body shot from McGregor.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Kostrov circles away.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Kostrov.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
McGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kostrov back to the ropes. McGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T8#
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
A big left from Kostrov misses.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kostrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut.
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice combination there by Kostrov.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGregor is looking to clinch. #T9#
McGregor moves away from the strike by Kostrov.
Kostrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov is having none of it. #CL2#
McGregor gets a clinch. #TD2#
McGregor gets control of Kostrov's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGregor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kostrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGregor trying to keep a closed guard but Kostrov is proving a slippery customer.
Kostrov looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGregor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor McGregor.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Sergey Kostrov wins by split decision!
A very excited looking Sergey Kostrov 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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Event:
BFF 51: El Toro vs. Franca II
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Mack closes the distance and clinches.
Mack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor keeps control of Mack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor blocks an elbow strike from Mack.
Mack working hard to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that McGregor has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mack is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mack lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Mack has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Mack misses with a knee strike.
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!
Mack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGregor tries a body shot but Mack blocks it.
#T1#
Mack working aggressively here.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
A short right from McGregor.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Mack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from McGregor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mack is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGregor is keeping busy.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mack pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack. #T2#
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
McGregor lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGregor.
McGregor pushes Mack back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mack blocks an uppercut.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mack misses with the head strike.
McGregor lands a right hand.
Mack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGregor has him pressed against the ropes.
McGregor digs a right hand underneath Mack's ribcage. Mack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mack pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mack clinches. #T3##BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mack. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Mack forces McGregor back against the ropes and clinches.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGregor scores with a shot to the side of Mack's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor connects with a right hand. Mack shakes it off.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Mack moves into the clinch.#BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mack controls his hands.
Mack working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Mack trying to stall but McGregor improves his position.
Mack misses with a knee strike.
Mack tries to land a knee to the head but McGregor blocks with his arms.
McGregor blocking some punches.
McGregor dodges an elbow strike from Mack.
Mack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mack - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor lands a two punch combo.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch.
#CL#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Mack against the ropes.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T5##BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Mack has McGregor up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Mack holds him up against the ropes and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
Mack prevents a body shot from McGregor.
A short left from McGregor.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch.
#CL#
McGregor instigates a clinch.
Mack looking to slow down the pace here.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mack lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
#T6#
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
McGregor working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Mack tries to land a knee to the head but McGregor blocks with his arms.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Mack controls the action.
#BC2#
Mack breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Mack forces McGregor back against the ropes and clinches.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the ropes.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Mack throws an elbow that misses.
Mack is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Mack into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T7#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Mack misses with a punch to the body.
Mack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mack effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Mack manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Mack misses. #CL2#
Mack moves into the clinch.
Mack wants to stall.
#BC2#
Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Mack. #CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Mack working aggressively here.
McGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards. #T8#
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mack.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mack walks away with a smile on his face. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
McGregor clinches up against the ropes.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
Mack stalling against the ropes.
McGregor working aggressively here.
Mack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mack is looking to control McGregor's arms but McGregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mack has his back to the ropes.
Mack looking to stall.
Mack is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T9##BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Mack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Mack misses.#CL2#
Mack closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the ropes.
Mack misses with a knee strike.
Mack wants to break free but McGregor has control.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Mack forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Mack turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R2#
McGregor lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Mack instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregor as Mack tries to tie him up.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mack smiles and moves away.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.
Mack throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Mack breaks from the clinch.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around?#CL#
McGregor clinches. #T1#
Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
Mack blocking some punches.
Mack missing with knees to the body.
McGregor blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mack blocking some punches.
Mack stops a takedown attempt from McGregor.
Conor McGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Mack is looking to control McGregor's arms but McGregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mack has his back to the ropes.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow. #BC2#
Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Mack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Mack in a clinch.
Mack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack lands with a left to the head.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Mack controls the action.
A short uppercut from Mack.
A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Mack back into the ropes.#T3#
McGregor working aggressively here.
Mack blocks an uppercut.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mack blocking some punches.
McGregor jumps guard but Mack turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mack pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mack misses with a body punch.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Mack throws an elbow that misses.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mack blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from McGregor.
#T4#
McGregor is trying to drag Mack to the mat but Mack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mack is struggling to control the position.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Mack holds him up against the ropes and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
Mack scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
Mack blocking some punches.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T5#
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mack blocks a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Mack forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Mack.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mack swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Mack has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
McGregor wants to take the fight to the mat but Mack manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mack scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.#BC2#
Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McGregor clinches. #T6#
Mack taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow.
Mack digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Mack blocking some punches.
Mack misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Mack lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
Mack takes a shot to the head. #T7#
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
A short left from McGregor.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mack to keep the fight standing.
Mack gets underhooks to prevent McGregor's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Mack is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mack trying to stall but McGregor improves his position.
McGregor presses Mack against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Mack takes a shot to the head. #T8#
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor avoiding damage as Mack throws knees to the body.
Mack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Mack manages to break the clinch.
McGregor connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Mack closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the ropes.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Mack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Mack.
Conor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
#T9##BC2#
Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mack looking to throw knees to the head but McGregor is blocking nicely.
Mack leaning his opponent against the ropes.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Mack misses with the head strike.
Mack is trying to break free.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.
Craig Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor tries to pull guard but Mack won't allow it.
Mack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGregor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor wins by unanimous decision!
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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Event:
BFF 48: Fury vs. Bartlett II
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Sitta.
McGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitta just stands there and leans against the ropes.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitta controls his hands.
Sitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitta working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitta.
McGregor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitta misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
As McGregor tries to get set, Sitta tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.
McGregor scores with a three punch combo!
McGregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sitta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sitta is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Sitta closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
Sitta working aggressively here.
#BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitta lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Sitta lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land. #T1#
Sitta misses with a punch to the body.
Sitta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor gets through Sitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
McGregor is looking for a takedown.
Aikhtibar Sitta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
Nice body punch from Sitta - that landed with a thud.
Sitta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
Sitta swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitta digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Sitta working aggressively here.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Sitta forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitta can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
Nice body punch from Sitta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitta working aggressively here.
#T2#
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Sitta on the inside.
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
Sitta tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
Sitta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
McGregor blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land.
McGregor scores with a shot to the side of Sitta's head.
Sitta tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Sitta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sitta.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McGregor.
Sitta has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Sitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Sitta.
McGregor gets through Sitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Sitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitta lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor digs a right hand underneath Sitta's ribcage. Sitta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitta misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from McGregor.
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitta backwards.
McGregor lands a shot to the body.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitta backwards.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land.
McGregor digs a right hand into Sitta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitta's gas tank.
Sitta is breathing heavily.
Sitta throws a head punch that misses.
Sitta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
McGregor jumps guard.
Sitta throws a strike but McGregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McGregor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGregor throws a big elbow that misses.
McGregor postures up in Sitta's guard and throws a big left but Sitta blocks it.
Sitta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGregor.
McGregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Sitta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGregor.
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Sitta blocks nicely.
Sitta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGregor.
McGregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sitta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
McGregor stands up and waves to Sitta to follow him. #CL2#
McGregor clinches up with Sitta and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T6##CL2#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sitta.
A short right from McGregor.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitta.
Sitta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Sitta against the ropes.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitta.
Sitta tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses. #T7#
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sitta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitta tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Sitta back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitta.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitta misses with the head strike.
McGregor blocking some punches.
McGregor pushes Sitta back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sitta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Sitta.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitta can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
Sitta tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Sitta back against the ropes.
Sitta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T8#
A short left from McGregor.
McGregor pushes Sitta back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sitta pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
Sitta tries to counter by clinching up but McGregor breaks away and moves out of range.
McGregor lands a jab.#CL2#
McGregor pushes Sitta up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sitta misses with some punches.
Sitta has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Sitta throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Sitta to keep the fight standing.
Sitta swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitta throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T9#
Sitta throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from McGregor.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
A short right from McGregor.
Sitta misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
McGregor manages to pull guard.
#ES2#
McGregor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Sitta has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGregor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Sitta scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from McGregor.
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 uppercut.
A short uppercut from McGregor.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitta.
Sitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitta working aggressively here.
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. This is the final round!
#R2#
Sitta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
Sitta tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
Sitta misses with some punches.
McGregor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sitta after a bit of a struggle.
Sitta misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land.
Sitta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGregor wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Sitta.
Sitta blocks a body shot from McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Sitta circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
McGregor connects with a body shot.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor lands a jab.
A punch combination from McGregor misses. #CL2#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Sitta against the ropes.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitta tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitta.
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land.
Sitta working aggressively here.
McGregor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aikhtibar Sitta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitta throws a head punch that misses.
Sitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitta.
Sitta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitta misses with the head strike.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitta tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Sitta back against the ropes.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Sitta.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conor McGregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Sitta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Sitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Sitta.
Sitta misses with some punches.
Sitta misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitta backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor. #T3#
McGregor blocking some punches.
Sitta swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor.
McGregor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitta.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor working aggressively here.
#TD2#
McGregor manages to pull guard.
McGregor pulls Sitta in close to his closed guard and prevents Sitta from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but Sitta is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
McGregor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sitta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGregor.
McGregor lands a couple of digs.
McGregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T5##SU2#
McGregor gets to his feet. Sitta looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
McGregor clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitta.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from McGregor.
Sitta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land. #TD2#
McGregor pulls guard successfully.
Sitta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conor McGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGregor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sitta's guard. #REVB##T6#
McGregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sitta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGregor on the ground.
McGregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor throws a big right hand that misses.
McGregor throwing strikes but missing.
Sitta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGregor connects with a couple of short punches.
Sitta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGregor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T7#
McGregor trying to control but Sitta is working from the bottom.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitta has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Conor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
McGregor gets a clinch.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
McGregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGregor lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Sitta seems unphased.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Sitta's head back.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Sitta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.
Nice jab there from McGregor. #T8#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGregor duly obliges.
Sitta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGregor.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGregor, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitta throws a head punch that misses.
Aikhtibar Sitta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
McGregor looking for a takedown.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitta.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitta.
McGregor working aggressively here.
Sitta working aggressively here.
Sitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitta is pressed up against the ropes. McGregor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitta down to the mat. Sitta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T9#
Sitta misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Sitta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGregor scores with the left hand. Sitta knows he should have avoided that one.
McGregor tries to work over Sitta's front leg with a kick but Sitta checks it.
Sitta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGregor manages to circle out of the way.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sitta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sitta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitta keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Conor McGregor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BFF 43: Kasza vs. Obermueller
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Eriksson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eriksson throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
McGregor clinches. #BC2#
Eriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eriksson has had enough of the clinch but McGregor keeps him there for the moment.
Eriksson is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Eriksson into the ropes.
Eriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eriksson blocking some punches.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eriksson backwards.
Eriksson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eriksson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eriksson throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor. #BC2#
Eriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McGregor darts in and clinches Eriksson up against the ropes.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eriksson taking a breather.
McGregor lands a body shot.
Eriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Eriksson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Eriksson can't break the clinch.
McGregor keeps control of Eriksson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Eriksson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eriksson, pushing him back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from McGregor.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Eriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eriksson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McGregor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eriksson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eriksson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eriksson circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Eriksson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
McGregor has Eriksson up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Eriksson breaks the clinch.
McGregor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
McGregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eriksson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eriksson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Eriksson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGregor.
Eriksson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eriksson.
McGregor misses with a hook. Eriksson ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Eriksson misses.#CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eriksson has McGregor pressed against the ropes.
#BC2#
Eriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a right hand that Eriksson ducks under and follows up with a left that Eriksson also avoids with ease.#T3#
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eriksson.
McGregor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
McGregor gets a clinch.
Eriksson trying to control the position but instead, McGregor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eriksson into the ropes.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Eriksson has him pressed against the ropes.
McGregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Eriksson backwards. #BC2#
Eriksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Eriksson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Eriksson keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eriksson! But no joy.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Eriksson circles away.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Eriksson.
It seemed like Eriksson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Eriksson gets tackled into the ropes by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eriksson wants to stall.
Eriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Eriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eriksson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eriksson backs up against the ropes.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
Eriksson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eriksson scores with a shoulder strike.
Eriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Eriksson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T5#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGregor is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Eriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eriksson misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Eriksson avoids nicely.
Eriksson throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eriksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eriksson throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGregor connects with a body shot.#CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eriksson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eriksson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.#BC2#
Eriksson breaks from the clinch.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Eriksson keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Eriksson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T6#
A jab lands there for McGregor.
McGregor cracks Eriksson with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eriksson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Eriksson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor misses with a body punch
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor throws a body punch but Eriksson moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
McGregor rushes Eriksson and presses him up against the ropes.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Eriksson manages to break the clinch.
Eriksson misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
Eriksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T7#
Eriksson cracks a nice hook into McGregor's ribs.
Eriksson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
Eriksson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eriksson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Eriksson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
McGregor clinches up with Eriksson and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Eriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Eriksson scores with a four punch combination!
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eriksson moves away.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Eriksson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eriksson is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by McGregor there.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Eriksson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T8#
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Eriksson misses.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor misses with a shot to the body
and Eriksson counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eriksson swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGregor takes a swing at Eriksson's ribcage but misses.
Eriksson throws out a counter right but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
McGregor tests Eriksson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T9#
Nice body punch from McGregor.
McGregor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Eriksson is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eriksson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Eriksson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2#
McGregor wants to clinch up but Eriksson keeps it at a distance.
McGregor wants to clinch.
McGregor needs to keep his hands up - Eriksson had a free shot at his head there.
McGregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eriksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Eriksson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a lazy right hand but Eriksson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eriksson lands with a shot to the body.
Eriksson throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor misses with a hook
and Eriksson counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor stalks Eriksson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Eriksson's face. Eriksson staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
McGregor tries to clinch but Eriksson moves out of range. #CL#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Eriksson.
Eriksson stalling in the clinch but McGregor improves position.
Eriksson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGregor has him pressed against the ropes.
McGregor working aggressively here.
McGregor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eriksson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Eriksson manages to break the clinch.
Eriksson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eriksson slips a jab from McGregor.
Eriksson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Eriksson. That snapped McGregor's head back.
Erik Eriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Eriksson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGregor thinking.
Eriksson loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
Eriksson loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.#T2#
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor closes the distance but Eriksson moves to the side
enabling Eriksson to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Eriksson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eriksson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eriksson throws out a counter right but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
A jab from McGregor misses.
A nice side step and Eriksson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGregor wants to clinch but Eriksson slips to the side
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Conor McGregor's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor looks to throw a body kick
and Eriksson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Eriksson.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC2#
Eriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Eriksson circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Eriksson misses.
McGregor throws a body punch but Eriksson moves out of range. #T3#
McGregor moves to clinch but Eriksson breaks away
and Eriksson counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor misses with the combination.
Eriksson missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor lands a nice hook to Eriksson's body. Eriksson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGregor wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Eriksson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Eriksson misses the target.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Eriksson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eriksson throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Eriksson.
McGregor misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Eriksson counters with a crisp right hand that drops McGregor! Eriksson lets McGregor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Conor McGregor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eriksson throws an overhand right that drops McGregor like a sack of potatoes! Eriksson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Eriksson!
Erik Eriksson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epirus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor misses with a hook
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Epirus saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Epirus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Epirus closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the ropes.
McGregor misses with some punches.
A short right from McGregor.
Epirus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Epirus.
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epirus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epirus tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
Epirus lands a right hand.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from McGregor misses.
Epirus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Epirus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
As McGregor backs off Epirus throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
McGregor throws a hook but Epirus avoids it easily.
Epirus flicks out a counter leg kick but McGregor steps away.
McGregor throws a hook to the side of Epirus's head but Epirus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGregor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epirus. Epirus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Epirus.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epirus counters with a low kick, right behind McGregor 's knee.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epirus.
McGregor misses the jab.
Epirus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGregor with a body shot.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Epirus saw that one coming.
Epirus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor looks to land a left hand but Epirus moved out of range nicely.
Epirus is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
#T2#
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
McGregor throws the left hand but Epirus avoids the punch easily.
Epirus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Epirus moves away and avoids it.
Epirus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Epirus is out of range.
McGregor looks to land a left hand but Epirus moved out of range nicely.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epirus moves away.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epirus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epirus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
Epirus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Epirus closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the ropes.#T3#
Epirus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Epirus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Epirus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epirus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Epirus's shoulder, as Epirus tries to avoid the shot.
Epirus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Epirus.
A countering left hand to the body from Epirus misses.
The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epirus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
Epirus slips under a jab.
Epirus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epirus! But no joy.
Epirus blocks a jab.
Epirus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGregor with a body shot.
Epirus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
Epirus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGregor misses with a hook.#T4#
McGregor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Epirus.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epirus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Epirus.
Epirus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epirus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Epirus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
Epirus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGregor swings widly with a right hand
and Epirus counters with a solid body kick.
Epirus slips a jab from McGregor.
McGregor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epirus.
The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Epirus is just out of range.
Epirus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epirus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGregor throws the left hand but Epirus avoids the punch easily.
As McGregor backs off Epirus throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.#T5#
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGregor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGregor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Epirus moves away and avoids it.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epirus doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by McGregor.
Epirus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGregor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Epirus slips a jab from McGregor.
As McGregor backs off Epirus throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epirus fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor throws a hook but Epirus avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epirus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T6#
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Epirus moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.
Epirus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
Epirus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Epirus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Epirus slips under a jab from McGregor.
McGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Epirus counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Donk. McGregor catches Epirus right on the button with a cross.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor throws the left hand but Epirus avoids the punch easily.
McGregor throws a jab when Epirus was well out of range.#CL2#
Epirus drives through and clinches with McGregor against the ropes.
Epirus cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.
Epirus lands a body punch.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land. #T7#
Epirus lands a left hand.
Epirus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Epirus.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Epirus is working McGregor over against the ropes.
Epirus lands a body punch.
Epirus lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Epirus.
Epirus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
Epirus lands a knee to the body.
Epirus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epirus digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Epirus lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epirus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epirus lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Epirus.
Epirus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epirus misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Epirus. #T8#
Epirus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGregor's defenses.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Epirus lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epirus.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Epirus trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
Epirus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGregor tries to break free but Epirus pushes him back against the ropes.
Epirus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not.
Epirus working aggressively here.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Epirus.
Epirus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Epirus.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Epirus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epirus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T9#
Epirus tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epirus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Epirus pushes McGregor back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Epirus scores with a hook to the body.
Epirus lands an elbow just above McGregor 's eye.
Epirus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epirus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Epirus lands with a short shot to the head.
Epirus tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Epirus back against the ropes.
Epirus trying to land knees to the body.
Epirus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Epirus lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Epirus tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
Epirus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Epirus.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Epirus.
Epirus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epirus pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epirus connects with a knee to the head.
Epirus lands a right hand.
Epirus struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyrrhus Epirus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epirus.
Despite the aggression on Epirus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Epirus ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Epirus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Epirus uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Epirus moves away and avoids it.
Epirus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Epirus moved out of range.
Epirus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Epirus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
Epirus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus slips a straight right by McGregor.
Epirus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Epirus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor throws a hook but Epirus avoids it easily.
Epirus moves out of range of the strikes.
Epirus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Epirus moves out of range of the strikes.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epirus.
Epirus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Epirus clinches.
Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor misses with an uppercut
and Epirus counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor scores with the left hand. Epirus knows he should have avoided that one.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epirus counters with a two punch combo.
Epirus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Epirus is out of range.
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!
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor misses with an uppercut
and Epirus counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#
Conor McGregor's cut is getting worse.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Epirus counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Epirus to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Pyrrhus Epirus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Epirus tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Epirus slips a straight right by McGregor.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Epirus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
Epirus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Epirus.
McGregor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Epirus tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epirus was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.#CL2#
Epirus clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the ropes.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Epirus.
Epirus misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epirus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGregor avoiding damage as Epirus throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epirus misses with a body punch.
McGregor is trying to push Epirus away but Epirus has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Epirus swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Epirus has him pressed against the ropes.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Epirus.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Epirus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from McGregor.
Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor working aggressively here.
McGregor is trying to break free.
McGregor avoiding damage as Epirus throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Epirus. #T4#
Epirus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Epirus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epirus lands an elbow just above McGregor 's eye.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Epirus.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Epirus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Epirus is controlling him.
A short right from Epirus.
Epirus lands a nice shot to the body.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor tries to circle away but Epirus has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Epirus moved out of range.
Epirus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Epirus moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
Epirus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
Epirus tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it. #T5#
Epirus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor throws a lazy right hand but Epirus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epirus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGregor if he has to take too many more of those.
Epirus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epirus slips under a jab.
McGregor swings widly with a right hand
and Epirus counters with a nice body kick.
McGregor throws the left hand but Epirus avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epirus! But no joy.
Epirus tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
Epirus ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Epirus blocks a jab.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
Epirus throws a counter combo.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Epirus slips the punch.
Epirus unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T6#
McGregor throws a hook but Epirus avoids it easily.
McGregor misses with a hook
and Epirus counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor throws a jab when Epirus was well out of range.
Epirus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As McGregor backs off Epirus throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epirus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epirus lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epirus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from McGregor misses.
A jab from McGregor misses.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epirus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Epirus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Epirus scoring well with a low kick there.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor lands a jab.
McGregor throws a hook to the side of Epirus's head but Epirus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor throws a hook but Epirus avoids it easily.
McGregor misses with an uppercut
and Epirus counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Conor McGregor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epirus.#CL2#
Epirus clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Epirus throws an elbow that misses.
#T8#
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epirus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Epirus tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Epirus struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Epirus misses with a body punch.
Epirus tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
Epirus looking to throw knees to the head but McGregor is blocking nicely.
Epirus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epirus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Epirus.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Epirus has him pressed against the ropes.
Epirus misses with the head strike.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Epirus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
Epirus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epirus counters with a straight right hand.#T9#
McGregor throws a hook but Epirus blocks it.
Epirus is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Epirus drives through and clinches with McGregor against the ropes.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epirus backwards.
Epirus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Epirus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McGregor misses with a hook.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epirus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Epirus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epirus.#CL2#
Epirus rushes McGregor and presses him up against the ropes.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pyrrhus Epirus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epirus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyrrhus Epirus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Epirus 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Pyrrhus Epirus!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Pyrrhus Epirus!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Pyrrhus Epirus!
Pyrrhus Epirus wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
KONFLIKT XV
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
McGregor clinches.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz blocking some punches.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
A shot in the inside from McGregor.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it.
#BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
McGregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruz off the cage and back into range.
Cruz's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cruz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregor defends well and Cruz ends up having to push McGregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Good exchange - McGregor coming out on top.
Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Cruz slips a jab from McGregor.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from McGregor.#CL#
McGregor pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
Cruz tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the cage.
McGregor pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from McGregor - that landed with a thud.
Cruz blocking some punches.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGregor.
McGregor prevents the takedown attempt.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGregor working aggressively here.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Cruz blocking some punches.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Cruz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor.
Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but McGregor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor pushes Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from McGregor. #T4#
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz blocking some punches.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
McGregor working aggressively here.
Cruz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
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##CL#
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruz's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
#BC2#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGregor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor scores with a shot to the side of Cruz's head.
A short left from McGregor.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
Cruz wants to break free but McGregor has control.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Conor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Cruz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.#T3#
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGregor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGregor.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Cruz clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz can't break the clinch.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
McGregor lands a body shot.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
Cruz takes one to the chin there.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz. #CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGregor tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it. #CL#
McGregor gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that second round.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from McGregor.
McGregor lands a body punch. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGregor connects with the punch.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Cruz darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but McGregor has the dominant position.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards. #BC2#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Cruz's head back.
Cruz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGregor darts in trying to clinch
and Cruz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor wants to clinch.#T2#
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by McGregor there.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.#CL#
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
Cruz jumps guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cruz trying to control the position but instead, McGregor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cruz into the cage.
Ryan Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruz working aggressively here.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Conor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL#
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it.
Conor McGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGregor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor!
A less than humble Conor McGregor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
KONFLIKT FC IX
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Epirus tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Epirus.
Epirus cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Epirus is controlling him.
McGregor working aggressively here.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Epirus connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Epirus tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
Epirus misses with a body punch.
McGregor working aggressively here.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Epirus keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epirus gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor working aggressively here.
Epirus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
Epirus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
McGregor can't break the clinch.
Epirus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epirus can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Epirus is controlling him.
Epirus tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Epirus back against the cage.
Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epirus scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Epirus prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epirus.
Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epirus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Epirus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Epirus lands a shot to the body.
Epirus's coach down at Doherty's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Epirus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A hook to the body from Epirus.
Epirus tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Epirus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGregor blocks it with crossed arms.
Epirus lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Epirus has him pressed against the cage.
Epirus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epirus lands with a right to the head.
Epirus misses with a knee to the head.
Epirus is working McGregor over against the cage.
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Epirus has him pressed against the cage.
Epirus lands a nice shot to the body.
Epirus lands a body shot.
Epirus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to McGregor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Epirus lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Epirus.
McGregor takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
Conor McGregor's cut is getting worse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epirus.
McGregor blocks an elbow strike.
McGregor working aggressively here.
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Epirus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
Epirus lands a damaging elbow.
Epirus misses with a punch to the body.
Epirus misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Epirus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epirus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor tries to break free but Epirus pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epirus scores with a shoulder strike.
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Epirus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Epirus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epirus blocking some punches.
Epirus pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Epirus.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Epirus.
Epirus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Epirus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epirus.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Epirus cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.#T4#
Epirus is working McGregor over against the cage.
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!
Epirus lands a body punch.
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epirus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
Epirus struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Epirus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Epirus on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
Epirus lands a right hand.
Epirus struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Epirus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epirus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epirus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Epirus.
Epirus digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyrrhus Epirus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Epirus has managed to clinch.
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epirus lands with a left to the head.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epirus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Epirus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
Epirus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epirus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
Epirus struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Epirus blocks an uppercut.
McGregor misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epirus struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Epirus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor blocking some punches.
Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Epirus working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Epirus lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epirus.
Epirus tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
Epirus tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Epirus back against the cage.
Epirus misses with a knee to the head.
Epirus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Epirus.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Epirus lands a left hand.
#CUT2#
Conor McGregor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Epirus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epirus misses with the head strike.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epirus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGregor blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Epirus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGregor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGregor misses with some punches.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epirus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Epirus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Epirus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor is trying to break free.
Epirus tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Epirus back against the cage.
McGregor blocks an elbow strike from Epirus.
Epirus throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Epirus is controlling the position.
Epirus lands with a left to the head.
Epirus misses with a punch to the body.
Epirus lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Epirus won't allow it.
Epirus misses with a body punch.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Epirus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Epirus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epirus can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Epirus looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Epirus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGregor blocks it with crossed arms.
Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epirus. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epirus moves away from the strike by McGregor.
Epirus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor throws a lazy right hand but Epirus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epirus unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Epirus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Epirus saw that one coming.
Epirus unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGregor throws a hook but Epirus blocks it.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Epirus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epirus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Epirus keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Epirus pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epirus backwards.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Epirus uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
McGregor darts in and clinches Epirus up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Epirus.
Epirus lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor wants to break free but Epirus has control.
A shot in the inside from Epirus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Epirus lands a right hand.
Epirus throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from McGregor.
Epirus lands with a left to the head.
Epirus tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
A short left from Epirus.
Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epirus can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyrrhus Epirus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Epirus.
McGregor misses with a hook. Epirus ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Epirus moves into range and clinches up with McGregor.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Epirus has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Epirus won't allow it.
Epirus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epirus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGregor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Epirus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epirus tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Epirus back against the cage.
Epirus lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Epirus.
Epirus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Epirus.
Good body shot from Epirus.
Epirus lands a body punch.
Epirus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Epirus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epirus lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epirus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow. #T1#
Epirus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epirus is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Epirus digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Epirus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epirus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Epirus.
Epirus scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
Epirus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epirus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epirus digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Epirus.
Epirus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not.
A short uppercut from Epirus.
Epirus lands a shot to the body.
Epirus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epirus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epirus lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Epirus lands a left hand.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epirus lands with a short shot to the head.
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Epirus.
Epirus tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
Epirus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epirus.
Epirus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, McGregor scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epirus lands with a short shot to the head.
Epirus lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Conor McGregor's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short right from Epirus on the inside.
McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epirus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Epirus lands a right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Conor McGregor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pyrrhus Epirus!
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Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Popa misses with a looping right.
Popa slips a jab from Maricone.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popa! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Maricone has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Popa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maricone.
Popa misses with a looping left.
Maricone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maricone takes a swing at Popa's ribcage but misses.
Popa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maricone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Popa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maricone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maricone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Popa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Popa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maricone.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maricone.
Popa throws out a counter right but Maricone avoids it with no problem.
Popa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maricone tries to land a body kick
and Maricone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popa defending well as Maricone loads up on a big left hand.
Popa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maricone throws a lazy head kick
and Popa counters with a right hand to the body.
Maricone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Popa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Popa. That snapped Maricone's head back.
Popa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Popa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Popa moves out of range as Maricone strikes.
Maricone throws a low kick but Popa moves out of range easily.
Popa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popa blocks a head kick by Maricone.
Maricone throws a looping overhand right but Popa ducks down to avoid it.
Popa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maricone throws a sloppy head kick and Popa moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maricone throws a right hand that Popa ducks under and follows up with a left that Popa also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Popa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maricone throws a head kick that misses.
Maricone tries a head kick but it misses.
Maricone throws a leg kick but Popa moved away.
Popa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popa avoids the head kick by Maricone.
Popa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Maricone misses with a combination
and Popa counters with a right hand to the body.
Maricone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Popa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maricone misses with an uppercut
and Popa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maricone.
Maricone moves forwards but Popa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maricone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Popa avoids the body shot from Maricone.
Maricone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Popa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Popa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Maricone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maricone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maricone misses with a lunging right hand
and Popa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popa loads up on a big right hand but Maricone slips the punch.
Maricone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popa blocks the body kick.
Popa throws out a counter right but Maricone avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Popa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maricone - the referee stops the clock and Popa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maricone. Popa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Popa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maricone throws a lazy uppercut
and Popa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maricone throws a head kick but Popa moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popa! But no joy.
Popa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santos Maricone 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#
Popa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Popa swings widly with a right hand
and Maricone counters with a stiff right hand.
Popa misses with a hook. Maricone ducked under it nicely.
Maricone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Popa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Popa moves away from the strike by Maricone.
Maricone lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Maricone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maricone tries to land a leg kick but Popa saw it coming and moves away.
Popa throws out a counter right but Maricone avoids it with no problem.
Maricone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maricone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Popa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Popa avoids the body shot from Maricone.
Maricone tries a head kick but it misses.
Maricone connects with an inside leg kick.
Santos Maricone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maricone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Popa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maricone tries to land a front kick but Popa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Popa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maricone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maricone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popa manages to avoid it.
Popa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maricone.
Popa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maricone throws a poor cross that misses
and Popa counters with a stiff right hand.
Popa loads up on a big right hand but Maricone slips the punch.#T2#
Maricone throws a body kick that misses
and Popa counters with a straight right hand.
Popa ducks under a wild hook from Maricone.
Maricone misses with a body punch
and Popa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Maricone misses
and Popa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popa moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos Maricone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maricone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Popa counters with a stiff right hand.
Maricone missing with a left hand there. Popa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maricone throws a lazy body kick
and Popa counters with a right hand to the body.
Maricone throws a head kick that half lands.
Maricone throws a right hand that misses
and Popa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Maricone throws a low kick but Popa avoids it.
Maricone swings widly with a right hand
and Popa counters with a stiff right hand.
Popa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maricone.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popa! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maricone. Popa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Popa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maricone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popa.
Maricone misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Popa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maricone looks to land a combination but Popa avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Popa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Maricone.
Popa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maricone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popa manages to avoid it.
Popa connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Maricone throws a wild body kick that Popa sees coming a mile off.
Maricone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maricone.
Maricone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maricone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Popa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Popa moves out of range of the body kick.
Popa throws out a counter right but Maricone avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maricone throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Popa to counter with a crisp jab.
Maricone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popa.
Popa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maricone misses with a right hand
and Popa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santos Maricone will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Maricone throws a right hand that misses
enabling Popa to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos Maricone is winning the standup battle so far.
Maricone throws an overhand right that lands on Popa's shoulder, as Popa tries to avoid the shot.
Maricone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popa.
Nice defenses there by Maricone.
Popa ducks under a wild hook from Maricone.
Popa moves out of range of the strikes.
Popa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maricone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popa looks to land a right hand but Maricone moved out of range.
A punch combination from Maricone misses.
Popa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Popa looks to land a left hand but Maricone moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Maricone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maricone looks to land a right hand but Popa moved out of range.
Popa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maricone cracks Popa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Popa throws a hook to the side of Maricone's head but Maricone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maricone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maricone misses the jab.
It seemed like Popa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Popa lands a nice shot that snaps Maricone's head back.
Maricone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maricone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Popa counters with a nice uppercut.
Dorian Popa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Popa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maricone.
It seemed like Popa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maricone throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Maricone does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maricone. #CUT#
It looks like Dorian Popa has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maricone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Popa misses with a looping right.
Maricone throws a head kick but Popa moves out of range.
Maricone misses with a kick to the body.
Maricone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Popa is out of range.
Popa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maricone has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maricone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popa. #T3#
Popa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Popa looks to move away, Maricone throws a big counter combo but Popa just gets out of the way.
Maricone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popa.
A little jabbing left from Popa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maricone throws the kick towards the body but Popa avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Popa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popa! But no joy.
Maricone just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Popa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maricone walks into a jab.
Maricone gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Popa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popa throws a hook to the side of Maricone's head but Maricone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Maricone tenderised Popa's leg. Popa is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Popa slips a straight right by Maricone.
Maricone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Popa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Maricone misses the target.
Maricone throws a head kick but Popa moves out of range.
Maricone misses with a hook.
Maricone throws an off balance right hand
and Popa counters with a nice uppercut.
Maricone misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Popa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maricone thows a leg kick but Popa checks it
letting Popa counter with a right hand.
Santos Maricone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Maricone looks to land a left hand but Popa moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Santos Maricone.
Well Maricone 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Santos Maricone!
A very excited looking Santos Maricone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Smashyu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Popa to score with a decent uppercut.
Smashyu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Popa scores with the left hand. Smashyu knows he should have avoided that one.
Popa lands the left hand.
Smashyu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Popa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smashyu misses with an uppercut
and Popa counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Popa blocks the leg kick.
Smashyu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smashyu tries to score with a low kick but Popa moves his leg out of the way.
Popa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Popa scores with a hook.
Smashyu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Popa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Popa.
Popa cracks Smashyu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smashyu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Popa.
Popa scores with a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smashyu fails with the takedown.
Popa throws out a counter right but Smashyu avoids it with no problem.
Popa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Popa cracks Smashyu with a good jab.
Smashyu dives in for a single leg takedown but Popa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Popa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wantoo Smashyu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popa lands a glancing blow to the side of Smashyu's head.
Smashyu throws a leg kick but Popa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Popa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Popa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smashyu. Smashyu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Popa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smashyu on the side of the head. #T3#
Nice shot by Popa.
Popa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Popa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smashyu's hands.#ROC2#
Smashyu is rocked!
Popa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wantoo Smashyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smashyu momentarily.
Oh Smashyu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popa cracks Smashyu on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Smashyu falls backwards against the cage. Popa follows up with more strikes that drop Smashyu to his knees. Popa keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Smashyu! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dorian Popa!
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