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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Parrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conor McGregor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Parrell!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parrell lands with an overhand left.
Parrell drops his hands momentarily and McGregor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Parrell dodges the punch combination from McGregor .
Parrell throws a counter combo.
McGregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parrell.
Parrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor .
Parrell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Parrell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Parrell.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Parrell misses with a combination
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor instigates a clinch.
Parrell breaks the clinch.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Parrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor lands an overhand right.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
letting Parrell counter with a right hand.
Parrell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGregor stuns Parrell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parrell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parrell wants to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch position.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
letting Parrell counter with a right hand.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Parrell wants to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parrell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parrell.
Left hook, right uppercut from Parrell.
A jab from Parrell finds it's way through McGregor 's defenses.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.
Parrell throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parrell moves away.
McGregor thuds his right hand into Parrell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor lands a right hook to the body.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Parrell throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Parrell dominated that round.
That's time! McGregor 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor lands with a shot to the body.
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGregor rushes Parrell and presses him up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregor as Parrell tries to tie him up.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parrell scores with a shot to the side of McGregor 's head.
A frustrated look appears on Parrell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor darts in trying to clinch
and Parrell counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Parrell misses.
McGregor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nathan Parrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parrell blocks a head kick by McGregor .
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor sets himself, and Parrell steps forward looking for the clinch! McGregor avoids it this time.
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Parrell back into the ropes.
McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parrells head.
A right hand to the body from McGregor .
McGregor lands an uppercut.
Parrell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parrell tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Parrell back against the ropes.
Parrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parrell on the side of the head.
McGregor feints and then cracks Parrell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parrell down.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor cracks a nice hook into Parrell's ribs.
Parrell is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor darts in trying to clinch
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor works Parrell's body with a nice hook.
Parrell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor lands a nice shot that snaps Parrell's head back.
Parrell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGregor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parrells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parrell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGregor throws out a loose jab but Parrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Parrell lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGregor doesn't seem phased though.
Parrell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGregor to score with a decent uppercut.
McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Parrell counters with a two punch combo.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor slips a straight right by Parrell.
McGregor defending well as Parrell loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
McGregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parrell at a distance.
Parrell throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
Parrell just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcGregor .
McGregor misses with a hook
and Parrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor cracks Parrell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Parrell didn't see that one coming.
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor .
McGregor lands with a left to the head.
McGregor keeps control of Parrell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Parrell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGregor .
McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor pushes Parrell back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor digs a right hand into Parrell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parrell's gas tank.
Conor McGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Parrell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
letting Parrell counter with a right hand.
Parrell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Parrell circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Parrell counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor with a jab.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Parrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
McGregor throws a hook but Parrell avoids it easily.
Parrell unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parrell.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
Parrell throws a lazy right hand but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Parrell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parrell.
Parrell can't break the clinch.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.
Parrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parrell is trying to force a seperation but McGregor has the dominant position.
McGregor lands a left hand.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGregor lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parrell working hard to break the clinch.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
Parrell can't break the clinch.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor !
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energy
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