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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Madden darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Madden into the cage.
McGregor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Madden gets caught flat footed, as McGregor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Madden is trying to keep McGregor in close.
Madden controlling the position.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madden is keeping the position for now.
Madden trying to keep a closed guard but McGregor is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden controlling the position.
McGregor stopping the sweep attempt from Madden.
McGregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
McGregor preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
McGregor dives in and scores a takedown into Madden's guard.
McGregor sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGregor tries to stand but Madden is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor stands and throws Madden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McGregor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Madden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Madden is trying to maintain the position but McGregor is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
McGregor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McGregor controlling the pace.
Madden is staying active underneath McGregor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Madden is concentrating on defense, preventing McGregor from advancing position.
McGregor trying to control the action but Madden is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Madden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGregor pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Madden is trying to maintain the position but McGregor is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
McGregor scores with a takedown into Madden's guard.
Madden trying to keep a closed guard but McGregor is proving a slippery customer.
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madden is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGregor wants to stand but Madden has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Madden is retaining full guard.
Madden keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Madden wants to sweep but no luck.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
McGregor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Madden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGregor is in Madden's guard.
McGregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGregor works over Madden with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Madden gets caught flat footed, as McGregor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Madden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Madden looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGregor is one step ahead there.
Madden keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Madden is trying to control the position but McGregor postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor trying to control but Madden is working from the bottom.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madden has control of McGregor's left arm, preventing McGregor from doing any damage. #SU2#
McGregor stands up from Madden's guard - McGregor perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Madden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Madden closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
McGregor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - McGregor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Madden circles away.
#TD2#
McGregor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor wants to control but Madden is keeping him busy.
Madden is looking to regain half guard here but McGregor keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
McGregor is looking to take a break and control but Madden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madden tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
McGregor looking to finish Madden with some ground and pound. This is bad for Madden!
Madden tries to reverse the position but McGregor maintains control.
McGregor landing strikes from the mount.
McGregor avoids the attempt from Madden to control.
McGregor controlling the pace for now. #T3#
McGregor lands a big shot there that rocks Madden but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Madden has given up his back. Will we see McGregor going for some submissions?
McGregor thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Madden looking very determined here, making life difficult for McGregor.
Madden tries to roll but McGregor sticks to his back.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGregor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T4#
Madden manages to reverse the position and now he's in McGregor's guard. Nice work there by Madden.
Madden throwing strikes from guard but McGregor blocks nicely.
McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGregor is pulling down on Madden's head. It's preventing any offense from Madden, at least for the moment.
McGregor is trying to keep Madden in close.
#SUB#
Madden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Madden has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from McGregor. No joy for Madden on that attempt.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Madden keeps it at a distance.
McGregor connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from McGregor. No joy for Madden on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madden.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McGregor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
McGregor stands up and beckons Madden to his feet. #T1#
McGregor misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
McGregor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Madden manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Madden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Madden keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass.
Madden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Madden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conor McGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Madden pulls McGregor in close to his closed guard and prevents McGregor from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Madden has wrist control.
Madden 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.
McGregor tries to stand but Madden is controlling from the bottom.
McGregor controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
McGregor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Madden is retaining full guard.
Madden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
McGregor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Madden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGregor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Madden is concentrating on defense, preventing McGregor from advancing position. #T4#
Madden wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
McGregor escapes and gets back to his feet.
Madden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
As Madden backs off McGregor throws a huge counter combo but Madden manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
McGregor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGregor lands a nice short elbow.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor!
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