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Event:
Madness MMA 9: Vengence
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vivian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Vivian shoots in but no luck this time.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieta Vivian.
Vivian fails to land the takedown.
McGregor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vivian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vivian has his takedown stuffed
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian fails with the takedown
and Vivian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vivian is defended easily by McGregor .
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Vivian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vivian looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vivian shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregor sprawls well. He's pushed Vivian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vivian looks winded!
Vivian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor . That's going to slow Vivian down.
Vivian has his takedown stuffed
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Vivian misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and McGregor counters with a crisp one two that drops Vivian! McGregor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vivian to his feet! Vivian is in big trouble!#ROC#
Vivian is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! McGregor ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Vivian clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor McGregor !
During a confident post fight interview, Conor McGregor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hecker moves into the clinch successfully.
Hecker goes for a takedown attempt but McGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Hecker with that takedown attempt.
Hecker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hecker closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
McGregor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.#CL2#
Hecker forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
Hecker looking for a takedown.
Hecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGregor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hecker fails with the takedown
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hecker has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGregor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
McGregor working Hecker over with knees to the body.
McGregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hecker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hecker has McGregor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGregor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hecker tries to clinch #KD#
and McGregor counters with a crisp one two that drops Hecker! McGregor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hecker to his feet! Hecker is in big trouble!#CL2#
Hecker moves into the clinch.
Hecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
Hecker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGregor .#T2##TD2#
Hecker has McGregor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hecker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McGregor tumbling to the mat - Hecker dives into McGregor 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
Hecker postures up in McGregor 's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it. #T3#
Hecker trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
McGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hecker on the ground.
Hecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hecker closes the distance and clinches up with McGregor , looking for a takedown. Hecker pushes McGregor against the cage but McGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Hecker closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor stops a takedown attempt from Hecker.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Hecker avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hecker is defending well for now.
Hecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGregor prevents it.
McGregor crunches a lovely knee into Hecker's ribcage.#T4#
Hecker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Hecker off balance momentarily.
Hecker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from McGregor does it's job there.
Hecker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Hecker has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McGregor leaves Hecker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hecker. #CL2#
Hecker clinches.
Hecker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
Hecker can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker can't get the takedown.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
Hecker can't get the takedown.
McGregor lands a right hand. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGregor .
Hecker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor 's efforts to push away.
Hecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGregor prevents it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hecker can't get the takedown.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hecker can do to turn this around?
McGregor lands a good knee to the midsection. Hecker won't want to take too many of those.
McGregor scores with a shot to the side of Hecker's head. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hecker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Hecker. Hecker gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Hecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Hecker.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Hecker moves into range and clinches up with McGregor .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hecker takes a shot to the head.
Hecker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hecker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hecker is breathing heavily.#KD#
McGregor drops Hecker with a big knee straight up the middle! Hecker is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Hecker is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Hecker has been cut.#TD2#
Hecker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGregor is trying to defend but Hecker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hecker is still in real trouble! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor is looking to escape.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hecker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Hecker seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Hecker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
Hecker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGregor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hecker wants to pass to mount but McGregor is defending the position.
McGregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hecker.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hecker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGregor is not content to let Hecker control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hecker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
McGregor misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Hecker gets a double leg takedown into McGregor 's guard.
Hecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hecker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hecker throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Hecker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGregor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hecker has McGregor in his guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Hecker'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.
#R3#
Hecker moves to clinch but McGregor breaks away
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hecker.
Conor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Hecker fails with the takedown
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hecker misses with a takedown attempt - McGregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Hecker looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
Hecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hecker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hecker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
McGregor lands a left and a right that send Hecker crashing to the mat, dazed. McGregor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#TD2#
Hecker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hecker lands in his opponent's guard.
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 keeping full guard, as Hecker tries to pass.
McGregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGregor tries to get out of the position.
Hecker postures up in McGregor 's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hecker postures up in McGregor 's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it.
Hecker throws an elbow that misses. McGregor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hecker's guard. Nice move by McGregor !#REVR#
Hecker trying to control the position.
McGregor is looking to stand up but Hecker won't let him.
Hecker looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hecker working for a triangle but McGregor defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Hecker is looking for a triangle but McGregor pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
McGregor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hecker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McGregor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hecker pulls down on the head and he's put McGregor to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeff Hecker!
Jeff Hecker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'I am cocky in prediction. I am confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat, and tonight he was the better fighter. Thank You to The fans and thank you Ireland.'.
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Event:
CEC 481
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Darrow tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Darrow has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Evan Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Darrow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
Darrow takes a swing at McGregor 's ribcage but misses.
McGregor checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGregor jabs at Darrow's body.
Darrow misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from McGregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow tries to work over McGregor 's front leg with a kick but McGregor checks it.
McGregor tries a quick counter leg kick but Darrow is wise to it.
Darrow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
McGregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Darrow misses the body punch
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Darrow throws a wild body kick that McGregor sees coming a mile off.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Darrow.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
It seemed like McGregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Darrow drives through and clinches with McGregor against the cage.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor .
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
McGregor blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor .
Darrow blocking some punches.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGregor .
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darrow tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darrow throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darrow scores with a hook.
Darrow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Darrow to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
Darrow throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range. #T3#
Darrow throws a hook to the side of McGregor 's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Darrow didn't see that one coming.
Darrow is looking to wear down McGregor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick by Darrow misses
and Darrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Darrow.
It seemed like McGregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Darrow slips the punch.
A shot to the body from McGregor misses
and Darrow counters with a left to the body.
Darrow misses with a lunging right hand
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily. #T4#
Darrow misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Darrow misses.
Darrow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGregor 's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darrow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow connects with a high kick.
Darrow tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darrow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Darrow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow 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#
Darrow tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
Darrow is looking to chop away at McGregor 's legs.
McGregor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Darrow thows a leg kick but McGregor checks it
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darrow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Darrow misses with a double jab
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Darrow digs a good body shot into McGregor 's ribs.
Darrow scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Darrow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Darrow misses
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Darrow.
Darrow throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
Darrow 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.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from McGregor .
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.#T2#
Darrow lands a head shot.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Evan Darrow is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darrow misses with a lunging right hand
and McGregor counters with an outside leg kick.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow takes one on the button.
Darrow misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor tests Darrow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darrow misses with a leg kick.
Darrow is looking to chop away at McGregor 's legs.
Darrow lands with a kick to the temple. McGregor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Darrow moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Darrow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor flicks out a counter leg kick but Darrow steps away.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Darrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darrow throws a right hand that misses
and Darrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Darrow.
McGregor unleashes a big counter combination but Darrow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Darrow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A shot to the body from Darrow misses
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darrow.
A little jabbing left from McGregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darrow digs a good hook to McGregor 's body.
Darrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 cut man is working on Conor McGregor 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Darrow throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Darrow.
McGregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darrow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
Darrow scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Darrow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darrow thumps McGregor with a low kick.
McGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#
That has opened up Conor McGregor 's cut even more.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow takes a swing at McGregor 's ribcage but misses.
McGregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darrow just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Darrow has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Darrow here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Darrow.
Darrow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of McGregor 's head.
Darrow tries to work over McGregor 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Evan Darrow has been cut.
Darrow tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
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 .
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darrow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Darrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGregor blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGregor trying to stall but Darrow improves his position.
Darrow misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor .
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow working aggressively here.
McGregor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evan Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGregor blocking some punches.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregor s head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor .
Darrow 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.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darrow is defending well for now.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Darrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Darrow 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Darrow!
The defeated Conor McGregor had this to say: 'I am cocky in prediction. I am confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat, and tonight he was the better fighter. Thank You to The fans and thank you Ireland.'.
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Event:
WEC 17: Parker vs Smith 2
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Westbrook with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Westbrook misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and McGregor counters with a head kick that drops Westbrook to the mat! Westbrook scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Westbrook shoots and misses
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Westbrook.
Westbrook shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGregor counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Westbrook has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Conor McGregor !
Conor McGregor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WEC 16: Nakamura vs Tavares 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Leningrada throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGregor counters with a head kick.
Leningrada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Leningrada is rocked!
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGregor counters with a big right hand! Oh Leningrada is in trouble here! McGregor follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McGregor !
Conor McGregor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WEC 15: Darrow vs Evansen
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Reis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
Reis with the counter takedown but McGregor avoids it easily.
Reis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Reis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1##TD2#
Reis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reis passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Reis tries for a kimura but McGregor is defending well. #SUB2#
Reis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGregor , who protects the arm well.
Reis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McGregor tries to escape but Reis is in control. #T2#
McGregor parries the strikes from Reis easily there. Reis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGregor to escape.
#SUB2#
Reis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Reis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGregor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reis throws an elbow but McGregor slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Reis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Reis swings around for an armbar but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reis's guard.
McGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reis on the ground.#T3#
Reis has a closed guard, preventing McGregor from standing up. #SU#
Reis is working an open guard so McGregor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reis circles away quickly and effectively.
Reis misses with a takedown
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Julian Reis has been cut.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Reis.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGregor . Reis shrugs it off though.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor throws the left hand but Reis avoids the punch easily.
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 Julian Reis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
That kick from McGregor tenderised Reis's leg. Reis is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGregor throws a lazy right hand but Reis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reis can do to turn this around?
McGregor throws a leg kick but Reis checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a right hand that Reis ducks under and follows up with a left that Reis also avoids with ease.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
McGregor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reis tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reis somewhat.#T2#
Reis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGregor .
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reis dodges the punch combination from McGregor .
#T3#
McGregor with a nice cross.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Reis avoids nicely.
Reis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGregor throws the left hand but Reis avoids the punch easily.
Reis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.
McGregor misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Reis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGregor ! #T4##SUB2#
Reis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGregor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reis swings around for an armbar but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reis's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor wants to get up but he can't break Reis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Reis has his foot on McGregor 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGregor works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Reis working for a triangle but McGregor defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Reis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julian Reis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Reis feints the counter takedown.
McGregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reis momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Reis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
McGregor throws a leg kick that misses.
Reis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reis.
Reis shoots and misses
letting McGregor counter with a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Julian Reis's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from McGregor .#T2#
Reis blocks the body kick.
Reis feints the counter takedown.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGregor throws a hook but Reis blocks it.
Reis feints the counter takedown.
McGregor lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Reis scores with a takedown into McGregor 's guard.#T3#
Reis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reis drops back looking for a leg! McGregor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGregor manages to kick Reis off! Reis jumps back into McGregor 's guard. #SUB2#
Reis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Reis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Reis 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. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Conor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGregor 's guard. #SUB2#
McGregor is defending against the submission attempts here by Reis.
Julian Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reis works his way into full mount!
McGregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGregor tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reis won't let McGregor get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregor , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor !
An out of breath Conor McGregor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
WEC 12: McGregor vs Centura
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
McGregor slips under a jab.
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Centura.
Centura throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
Centura misses with a right hand
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Centura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
Centura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Centura throws out a leg kick but McGregor moves out of range and Centura only half commits.
Centura misses with a hook.
Centura throws a leg kick
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Centura wants to slow McGregor down by chopping away at his legs.
McGregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Centura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Centura catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Centura thumps McGregor with a low kick.
Centura throws an off balance right hand
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Centura motions for McGregor to come forward. Centura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Centura.
Centura throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor lands a head kick. Centura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Centura misses with an uppercut
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor .#T2#
A cross from Centura lands.
McGregor slips under a jab from Centura.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Centura avoids it with no problem.
Centura misses the jab.
McGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Centura throws out the jab.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Centura throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Centura wants to slow McGregor down by chopping away at his legs.
Centura throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor .
Centura throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Centura.
Centura throws a lazy uppercut
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Centura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Centura thinking.
A left lands for Centura.
Centura misses with a left hand
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Centura.
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Centura.
McGregor unleashes a big counter combination but Centura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Centura.#T4#
McGregor scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Centura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor slips under a jab from Centura.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Centura avoids it with no problem.
Centura throws a leg kick
and Centura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Centura misses with a looping right.
Centura throws a right hand that misses
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Centura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Centura misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
Centura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Centura throws a lazy uppercut
and McGregor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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 cut man is working on Conor McGregor 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Centura lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming.
Centura throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Centura throws a hook to the side of McGregor 's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Centura throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor .
Centura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Centura misses with a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGregor .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like McGregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGregor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Distor Centura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centura throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Centura swings widly with a right hand
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor lands with an overhand left.
McGregor 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.
Centura misses with a series of wild punches.
Centura misses with a left hand
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Centura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor thumps Centura with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Centura misses the target.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Centura.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Centura.#T2#
Centura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Centura thows a leg kick but McGregor checks it
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Centura throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor 's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGregor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Centura with a body shot.
McGregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Centura should have avoided that one.
Centura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGregor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Centura jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Centura.
McGregor shapes to counter with a head kick.
Centura misses the jab.
Centura throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
Centura misses with a hook.
Centura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by McGregor there.
Centura throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor .
McGregor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Centura with a body shot.
McGregor moves out of range as Centura strikes.
McGregor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Centura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor blocks a jab.
As Centura backs off McGregor throws a huge counter combo but Centura manages to avoid it all.
Centura throws a right hand that misses
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Centura misses with a straight left.
Centura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like McGregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
McGregor lands a big head kick that sends Centura tumbling to the mat! McGregor takes a step backwards and waves Centura back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Centura is rocked!
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!
Centura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGregor scores with a counter punch that sends Centura to the canvas! McGregor smells blood - he's punishing Centura with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Centura has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McGregor !
An out of breath Conor McGregor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
WEC 10: Darrow vs Monet 2
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice takedown defense from McGregor . No joy for Khali on that attempt.
Khali closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
Khali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGregor is fending him off so far but Khali persists. Nope, McGregor circles away and we're back to standing.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brij Khali.
McGregor lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Khali changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGregor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Khali decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McGregor scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
Khali is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Khali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khali shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target.
Khali misses with a takedown
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Khali fails with the takedown
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khali shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Khali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGregor avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Khali moved out of range.
Khali with the counter takedown but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
McGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Khali, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target.#T4#
Khali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khali throws a counter combo.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Khali changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khali shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Khali with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Khali shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khali.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brij Khali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Khali fails with the takedown.
McGregor scores with a jab. Khali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khali fails with the takedown
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Khali backing up. Khali nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from McGregor . No joy for Khali on that attempt.
McGregor throws a hook but Khali blocks it.
Khali changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khali with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khali shoots and misses
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3##TD2#
Khali drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McGregor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Khali wants to control but McGregor is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Khali decides to stand back up. #T4#
McGregor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khali wants to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch position.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khali fails to land the takedown.
McGregor catches Khali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Khali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregor throws a hook but Khali blocks it.
Khali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Khali manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali moves away from the strike by McGregor .
Khali with the counter takedown but McGregor avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from McGregor . #T1#
Khali misses with a takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
Brij Khali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Khali is rocked!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McGregor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McGregor cracks Khali on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Khali falls backwards against the cage. McGregor follows up with more strikes that drop Khali to his knees. McGregor keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Khali! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McGregor !
Our winner, Conor McGregor , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Brij Khali spoke after the fight, saying 'Dissapointed to Lose'.
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Event:
WEC 8: Monet vs McGregor 2
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Monet misses with a wild body shot.
Monet throws a leg kick but McGregor moved away.
Monet throws a head kick that misses.
Monet misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Monet misses with an uppercut
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor slips under a jab.
Monet misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
McGregor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Monet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Monet.
A combination from Monet does no damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monet 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.
Nice defenses there by Monet.
Monet misses with a body shot
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monet's knee momentarily.
Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Monet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boros Monet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monet throws an off balance right hand
and McGregor counters with a nice kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Monet.
Monet throws a body kick that misses.
Monet throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Monet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monet digs a good body shot into McGregor 's ribs.
A head kick misses from Monet.
Monet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monet scores with a body shot.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Monet.
Monet just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcGregor .
Monet throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monet swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Monet. #T3#
Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
Monet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monet misses with a wild body shot.
Monet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
Monet moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Monet.
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monet.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Monet.
Monet cracks McGregor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Monet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Monet backing up. Monet nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Monet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Monet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monet misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Monet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monet.
Monet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregor .
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monet misses with a body shot.
McGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Monet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Monet misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Monet misses with a double jab
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Monet throws a leg kick which misses McGregor 's front leg but catches the back leg as McGregor tries to avoid it.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target.
Monet connects with a looping right hand.
Monet digs a good body shot into McGregor 's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Monet manages to avoid it.
Monet swings widly with a right hand
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Monet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.#T1#
Monet throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Monet.
Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Boros Monet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monet throws a leg kick but McGregor moved away.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McGregor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monet jabs McGregor right on the nose. McGregor blinks but takes it well.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monet.#T2#
Monet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monet throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Monet takes a swing at McGregor 's ribcage but misses.
McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Monet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Monet misses with a double jab
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Monet will be more careful next time no doubt.
Monet misses with a body punch
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
McGregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monet to score with a decent uppercut.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Monet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Monet takes a swing at McGregor 's ribcage but misses.
Monet swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monet.
McGregor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Monet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monet misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Monet throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Monet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monet swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monet.
Monet misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Monet.
Monet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monet throws a right hand that misses
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Monet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monet.
Monet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Monet.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor .
Monet avoids the body shot from McGregor .
Monet swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monet's knee momentarily.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Monet saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGregor in his tracks.
Monet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.#T1#
Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monet misses with a head kick.
Monet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monet.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Monet.
McGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monet throws out the jab.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Monet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
Monet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor .
#T2#
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monet misses with a double jab
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monet misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Monet backing up. Monet nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Monet lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monet catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Monet.
McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Monet throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
McGregor defending well as Monet loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Monet misses.
Monet misses with an uppercut
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Monet.
Monet misses with a body punch
and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. McGregor catches Monet right on the button with a cross.
Monet throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target.
Monet throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor .
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Monet connects with a leg kick. McGregor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Monet.
Monet misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
Monet throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Monet manages to avoid it.
Monet scores with a jab. McGregor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monet misses with a wild body shot.
Monet throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Boros Monet just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
McGregor avoids the body shot from Monet.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Monet cracks McGregor with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor .
Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for McGregor .
McGregor blocks a head kick by Monet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet misses with a body shot.
Monet misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monet misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Monet.
Monet stalks McGregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregor 's face. McGregor staggers backwards, shaken.
McGregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monet's head backwards.
Monet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Monet does no damage.
Monet throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monet misses the body punch
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Monet is rocked!
Monet throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monet is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
Monet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Monet punishes McGregor 's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monet throws a head kick that misses.
Monet loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Monet misses with a two punch combination.
Monet seems to have recovered his senses.
Monet swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monet throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily.
As Monet looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Monet just gets out of the way.
Monet throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily.
Monet connects with a jab.
Monet throws a head kick that misses
and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monet throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and McGregor counters with a crisp one two that drops Monet! McGregor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Monet to his feet! Monet is in big trouble!
Monet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Monet.
McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
McGregor blocks a head kick by Monet.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monet avoids a kick to the body.
Monet misses the body punch
and McGregor counters with a left to the body.
Monet scores with a shot to the body.
Monet misses with a right hand
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Monet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor .
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Monet throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor 's cut.
That's time! McGregor 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Monet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monet throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor .
Monet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
Monet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Monet.
Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Monet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGregor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Monet throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor 's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
Monet tries a head kick but it misses.
Boros Monet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Monet throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monet throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Monet manages to avoid it.
Monet misses with a combination
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monet misses with a lunging right hand
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monet.
Monet works McGregor 's body with a nice hook.
Monet throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
Monet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monet throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range. #T3#
Monet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor .
McGregor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Monet throws a lazy uppercut
and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monet looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
Monet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
Monet misses with a head kick.
Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Monet throws a shot to the body.
Monet lands a body shot.
Monet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregor .
As Monet looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Monet just gets out of the way.
Monet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monet throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
Monet throws an off balance right hand
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monet walks into a jab.
Monet takes a swing at McGregor 's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boros Monet.
Well Monet 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:49
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boros Monet!
After the fight, Boros Monet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Conor McGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'I am cocky in prediction. I am confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat, and tonight he was the better fighter. Thank You to The fans and thank you Ireland.'.
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WEC 6: Darrow vs Khali
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor throws a wild body kick that Monet sees coming a mile off.
Monet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monet throws a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
Monet scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGregor in his tracks.
Monet misses the shot to the body.
Monet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Monet looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Monet just gets out of the way.
Monet misses with a left hand
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Monet lands.#T1#
Monet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monet dips to his left and cracks McGregor with an uppercut!
Monet misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
Monet lands with a good body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monet 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.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monet.
Monet connects with a looping right hand.
Monet throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
Monet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Monet throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A jab from McGregor misses.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
McGregor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMonet.
Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
Monet throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor throws a quick counter head kick but Monet was just out of range.
Nice shot lands for McGregor .
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGregor .
Monet throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely. #T3#
Monet swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Monet just manages to avoid it.
Monet throws a head kick that misses
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monet jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor counters with a two punch combo.
Monet throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Monet throws a jab when McGregor was well out of range.
As Monet looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Monet just gets out of the way.
Monet misses with a body shot.
Monet lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
Monet throws a head kick that misses
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor drops his hands momentarily and Monet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monet misses the body punch
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monet lands a nice hook to McGregor 's body. McGregor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monet tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor thinks about countering with a head kick.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Monet.
Monet with a hook.
Donk. McGregor catches Monet right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Monet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor tried to counter with a leg kick but Monet avoided it.
Monet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Monet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monet throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boros Monet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Monet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danga de danga de dang - McGregor scores with a four punch combination!
Monet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Monet backs away, McGregor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGregor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boros Monet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by McGregor .
McGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monet throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Monet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Monet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monet misses with a body punch
letting McGregor counter with a right hand. #T2#
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Monet.
Monet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monet.
Nice cross by McGregor .
Monet connects with a nice looking jab.
McGregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monet lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Monet.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Monet seems unphased.
#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Monet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monet swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Monet misses with a few strikes there.
Monet swings widly with a right hand
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Monet.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monet manages to avoid it.#T4#
Monet misses the body punch
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Monet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Monet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Monet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGregor .
Monet misses with a few strikes there.
Monet swinging wildly here.
Monet looks to land a left hand but McGregor moved out of range nicely.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monet misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monet misses the body punch
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Monet misses the target.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monet.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Monet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monet fails to land with a series of punches.
Monet throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGregor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Monet really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet lands with a nice combination. McGregor backs away looking to recover.
Monet misses with a straight right.
McGregor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Monet misses with a double jab
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monet connects with a nice looking jab.
Monet throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor defending well as Monet loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Monet.
A big left from McGregor misses.
Monet misses with a head kick.
McGregor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGregor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice side step and Monet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boros Monet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Monet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Monet.
McGregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGregor digs a good body shot into Monet's ribs.
Monet misses with a combination
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monet.
Monet with a hook.
Monet misses with a body shot
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monet missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monet staying out of range there.
McGregor walks into a left hand.
Monet throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGregor counters with a head kick.
Monet lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming.
Monet throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor 's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGregor misses with a combination
letting Monet counter with a right hand. #T4#
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monet.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGregor doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
Monet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Monet looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boros Monet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monet 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boros Monet!
In his post fight interview, Boros Monet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Conor McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am cocky in prediction. I am confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat, and tonight he was the better fighter. Thank You to The fans and thank you Ireland.'.
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Event:
WEC 4: Sagat vs Vurny
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Khali. Khali gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khali has time to react.
Khali misses with a takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brij Khali.#T1#
McGregor throws a hook to the side of Khali's head but Khali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khali steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Khali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khali tries for a takedown but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor .#T3#
McGregor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGregor scores with a one two! Khali had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from McGregor .
Khali shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
Khali is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
McGregor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGregor works the jab nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Khali shoots in and gets a takedown into McGregor 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Khali feints the counter takedown.
Khali changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Khali manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khali has his takedown stuffed
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGregor 's waist but McGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khali off to one side.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brij Khali.#T1#
A head kick misses from McGregor .
Khali is looking for the big counter here.
Khali shoots in but no luck this time.
Khali shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Khali. Khali gets slowly back to his feet.
Khali with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McGregor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Khali avoids it well.
Khali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGregor with a nice cross.
McGregor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGregor tests Khali's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Khali is rocked!#T3#
McGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khali can do to turn this around?
McGregor connects with a nice looking jab.
Khali is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Khali's defenses. It connects perfectly with Khali's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor McGregor !
Conor McGregor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Brij Khali had this to say: 'Dissapointed to Lose'.
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Event:
SVR 6
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Monni misses with a double jab
#KD#
and McGregor counters with a crisp one two that drops Monni! McGregor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Monni to his feet! Monni is in big trouble!#ROC#
Monni is rocked!
McGregor lands a jab to Monni's midsection.
Monni is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor lands a big right hook! Monni looks hurt but is still standing! McGregor lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Monni falls down and McGregor dives in with a huge hammer fist! Monni's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and McGregor runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Conor McGregor !
Conor McGregor looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Jameson Connermara i want your head in my trophy case stop running and face your fears, i will knock your head clean off.Im the best fighter from Ireland.'.
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Event:
Prestige FC 61: 2nd Carnival
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Molito cracks Darrow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Darrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Molito steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Darrow. That one must have hurt.
Evan Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Molito as he checks the leg kick.
Molito tries to bum rush Darrow with a series of wild strikes but Darrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick by Darrow misses
enabling Molito to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Darrow misses
and Molito counters with a one-two to the body.
Darrow misses with a takedown attempt
and Molito counters with a body kick.
Darrow swings for the body but Molito moves out of range.
Molito is looking for the big counter here.
Darrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darrow wants to land a leg kick but Molito is out of range. #T1#
Darrow tries to clinch but Molito is having none of it.
Darrow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Molito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Molito throws out a counter right but Darrow avoids it with no problem.
Molito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darrow is looking to score with low kicks.
Darrow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Darrow misses with a lunging right hand
and Molito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darrow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Darrow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Molito counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Darrow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Molito on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darrow. Molito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molito shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Darrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darrow tried to counter with a leg kick but Molito avoided it.
Molito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Darrow tenderised Molito's leg. Molito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darrow scores with a leg kick.
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darrow misses with a hook.
Darrow throws a leg kick but Molito sees it coming and moves out of range.
Molito follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Molito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darrow tries to land a leg kick but Molito saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Molito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darrow throws a sloppy body shot
and Molito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Molito throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Molito just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDarrow.
Darrow throws a low kick but Molito moves out of range easily.
Molito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Molito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Molito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darrow shoots in and drives through. Molito sprawls well.
Molito checks the leg kick.
Darrow throws a leg kick
enabling Molito to counter with a crisp jab.
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick
and Molito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Darrow misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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 shot to the liver by Molito. Beautiful body shot.
Darrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Molito! But no joy.#CL#
Darrow rushes Molito and presses him up against the ropes.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Molito controls his hands.
Molito lands a left hand.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Molito avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the ropes.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Molito.
Molito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Molito.
Molito lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Molito dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Darrow throws a sloppy body shot
and Molito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darrow throws a leg kick
and Molito counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darrow throws out a leg kick but Molito moves out of range and Darrow only half commits.
Molito swats away the attempt to clinch by Darrow.
Darrow tries for a takedown but Molito circles away easily
and Molito counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Darrow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Molito to the ground. Darrow is now in Molito's guard.
Darrow wants to control from the top but Molito keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Molito can do anything to dispel that myth.
Darrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Molito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow is really struggling to control Molito but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Darrow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Molito swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Molito being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darrow tried to score with a low kick but Molito checks it.#CL#
Darrow closes the distance and pushes Molito back into the ropes.
Molito prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Molito.
Darrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molito.
Molito blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Molito.
Darrow gets through Molito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Darrow works on Molito's body with a couple of short punches.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molito blocking some punches.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Molito blocking some punches.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Molito. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molito.
Molito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Molito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molito lands a right hand.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Molito.
Darrow missing with knees to the body.
Darrow tries a body shot but Molito blocks it.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Molito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Molito missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Darrow cracks the inside of Molito's front leg.
Darrow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Molito's calf.
Darrow throws a leg kick
and Molito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darrow wants to land a leg kick but Molito is out of range.
Molito throws a counter combo.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. Molito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Darrow is predictable there
and Molito counters with a leg kick.
Darrow takes a swing at Molito's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darrow. Molito does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Darrow drives through with a takedown into Molito's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Darrow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Darrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Darrow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Molito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molito has momentary wrist control but Darrow slips an elbow through the middle.
Darrow stands and throws Molito's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Darrow content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Darrow trying to control the position but Molito is working away.
A lull in the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Molito sprawls well. Molito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Darrow gets slowly back to his feet.
Molito throws a counter combo.
Molito throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A low kick from Darrow misses
and Molito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Molito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Molito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Darrow.
Molito unleashes a big counter combination but Darrow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Darrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molito throws a fast counter high kick but Darrow manages to duck under it in time.
Darrow lands a leg kick that knocks Molito off balance momentarily.
Darrow shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Molito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darrow misses with a combination
and Molito counters with a nice uppercut.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Molito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow clearly takes that round.
That's time! Darrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Darrow throws a chopping leg kick but Molito manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Darrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darrow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Molito is out of range and Darrow settles back down.
Darrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molito manages to avoid it.
Molito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darrow. Darrow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Darrow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Darrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow scoring well with a low kick there.
Molito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Darrow checks it well. #T1#
Darrow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Molito counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darrow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Molito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Molito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Darrow thows a leg kick but Molito checks it
and Molito counters with a straight right hand.
Darrow motions for Molito to come forward. Darrow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Molito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Enrique Molito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darrow. That's going to slow Molito down.
Darrow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!
Darrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Molito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Darrow misses
and Molito counters with a straight right hand.
Darrow misses with a right hand
and Molito counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Darrow misses with a kick to the body
and Molito scores with a counter punch that sends Darrow to the canvas! Molito smells blood - he's punishing Darrow with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Darrow has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Molito! Enrique Molito retains his featherweight title!
Enrique Molito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Prestige FC 57: Duff vs Molito
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Molito slips under a jab.
Duff throws a series of punches but Molito moves out of range.
Duff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Molito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duff.
Duff moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMolito.
Duff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Molito doesn't seem bothered though.
Molito looks to throw a body kick
and Duff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff tries a head kick but it misses.
Duff blocks a head kick by Molito.
Duff fakes the leg kick and cracks Molito in the body. #T1#
Molito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Molito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duff has a takedown stuffed.
Duff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duff swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Molito to counter with a crisp jab.
Molito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duff lands with a straight right. Molito didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Duff throws an off balance right hand
and Molito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duff has his takedown stuffed
enabling Molito to counter with a crisp jab.
Molito moves out of range as Duff strikes.
Enrique Molito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff throws the left hand but Molito avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Molito! But no joy.
Molito moves away from the strike by Duff.
Molito steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Duff swings for the body but Molito moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Molito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Molito drops his hands momentarily and Duff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
No joy there for Duff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Molito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Molito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Molito slips a jab from Duff.
Molito looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Molito gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duff misses with a left hand
and Molito counters with a left and a right that stings Duff.
Good standup being displayed there by Duff as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Molito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duff misses with a body punch
and Molito counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Molito looks at the referee who does nothing so Molito lands a crushing right that sends Duff to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Molito! Enrique Molito retains his lightweight title!
Enrique Molito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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