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Event:
OFC 243: Black Christmas V
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Badger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Badger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGregor counters with a head kick.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Badger.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGregor!
Badger dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
Badger misses with a double jab.
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
Badger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cono McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Badger.
Badger closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Badger off balance momentarily.
McGregor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badger is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Badger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Badger looks winded!#CL2#
Badger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badger circles away quickly and effectively.
Badger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Badger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Badger dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Badger back to the cage. McGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Badger avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
McGregor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McGregor working away.
Badger is letting McGregor control him for a moment. #T2#
Badger managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGregor.
#SU#
McGregor decides to stand back up. McGregor steps back and let's Badger get back to his feet.
Badger is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Badger back to the cage. McGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from McGregor misses. #CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Badger throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Badger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD#
Badger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGregor won't allow Badger to sweep him here.
McGregor controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Badger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGregor advances to half guard. #SUB#
McGregor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Badger sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Badger wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McGregor is trying for a kimura here. Badger looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McGregor wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cono McGregor!
Cono McGregor gave a mention to Machiavelli Boutique in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Flaherty avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Flaherty is breathing heavily.
McGregor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Flaherty moves out of range of the body kick from McGregor.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Flaherty is looking to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Flaherty has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flaherty as he avoids it easily.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor cracks the inside of Flaherty's front leg.
McGregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flaherty has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Flaherty.
McGregor jumps guard but Flaherty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGregor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flaherty.
#T1##BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flaherty.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Flaherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
McGregor feints and then cracks Flaherty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flaherty down.
McGregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Flaherty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor goes for a double leg but Flaherty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flaherty continues to drive forward.
Flaherty appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
No luck for McGregor with that takedown attempt.
McGregor works over Flaherty's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flaherty as he avoids it easily.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
McGregor cracks the inside of Flaherty's front leg.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor shoots for a takedown but Flaherty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As McGregor tries to get set, Flaherty tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Flaherty in a clinch.
Flaherty is trying to pull guard but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGregor has Flaherty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flaherty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Flaherty tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
McGregor drags the fight down to the ground.
McGregor is pulling down on Flaherty's head to control his posture.
McGregor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4##SUB2#
Flaherty is defending against the submission attempts here by McGregor.
#SUB2#
McGregor wants to work for an arm triangle but Flaherty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
McGregor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flaherty has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGregor is thwarting Flaherty's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cono McGregor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flaherty circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flaherty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flaherty blocks a head kick by McGregor.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Flaherty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alex Flaherty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Flaherty misses the target.
McGregor shoots in but Flaherty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cono McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Flaherty misses its target.
Flaherty takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flaherty fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor shoots in for a double leg but Flaherty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alex Flaherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cono McGregor.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
#T1#
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - McGregor scores with a four punch combination!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGregor.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Flaherty avoids them all with ease.
Cono McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Flaherty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGregor throws a one two combo.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches up with Flaherty, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes Flaherty against the cage but Flaherty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGregor thows a leg kick but Flaherty checks it
and Flaherty counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Flaherty to acknowledge the strikes.
Flaherty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Flaherty shows good takedown defense.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flaherty counters with a stiff right hand.
Flaherty fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGregor.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches up with Flaherty, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes Flaherty against the cage but Flaherty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGregor throws a front kick that sends Flaherty stumbling back into the cage.
McGregor scores with a decent looking hook.
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flaherty pinned against the cage. Flaherty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
McGregor misses with a combination
and Flaherty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - McGregor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Flaherty steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGregor. That one must have hurt.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Flaherty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Flaherty avoids nicely.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T4#
McGregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flaherty tries to avoid it but McGregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flaherty to the ground. Flaherty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Flaherty drives through with a takedown into McGregor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flaherty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Flaherty gets to his feet - McGregor follows without any prompting.
Flaherty tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flaherty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
McGregor rushes Flaherty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cono McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGregor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGregor duly obliges.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flaherty slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Flaherty avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Flaherty blocks the body kick.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flaherty backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from McGregor. #CL#
Flaherty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Flaherty counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Flaherty avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor. #T1#
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
Flaherty lands a body shot.
Flaherty takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGregor throws a head kick that Flaherty semi-blocks.
Flaherty fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor tries to score a body lock takedown but Flaherty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Flaherty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flaherty is looking to take this one to the mat.
McGregor controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Flaherty is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Flaherty is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flaherty or perhaps it was just good defense by McGregor, which made it look bad.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Flaherty takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flaherty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGregor somewhat.
Cono McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alex Flaherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cono McGregor.
Flaherty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
McGregor 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.
McGregor wanted to stand there but Flaherty had control of the position.
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Flaherty is trying to control the position but McGregor postures up.
McGregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flaherty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGregor is stalling in the full guard.
McGregor preventing the sweep. #SU2#
McGregor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Flaherty, up you get!
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alex Flaherty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flaherty takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cono McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cono McGregor!
Cono McGregor gave a mention to Machiavelli Boutique in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopatin. Lopatin obviously looking to wear him down.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Lopatin is avoiding it.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopatin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Lopatin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor lands a jab-cross combination.
Lopatin misses with a wild combination.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Lopatin.
McGregor connects with a high kick.
We've been told by Lopatin's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Lopatin moves out of range.
No joy there for Lopatin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopatin walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGregor.
McGregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Lopatin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
McGregor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Lopatin.
#CL2#
McGregor rushes Lopatin and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Lopatin stalling against the cage.
Lopatin prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Lopatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopatin misses with a wild combination.
Lopatin throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily. #T2#
Lopatin misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Alexei Lopatin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Lopatin as McGregor shoots in.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
Lopatin throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
Lopatin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopatin misses with a wild combination.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregor scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexei Lopatin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cono McGregor.
McGregor tries to bum rush Lopatin with a series of wild strikes but Lopatin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopatin misses with a few strikes there.
Lopatin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cono McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A combination from Lopatin does no damage. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGregor has Lopatin pressed against the cage, preventing Lopatin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopatin has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Lopatin won't allow it.
Lopatin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
Lopatin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Lopatin misses. #T4#
Lopatin tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
McGregor has Lopatin up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopatin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch.
Lopatin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopatin throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
Lopatin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by McGregor.
Lopatin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopatin is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by McGregor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopatin avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Lopatin.
McGregor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopatin's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cono McGregor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McGregor fakes the leg kick and cracks Lopatin in the body.
McGregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lopatin misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopatin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopatin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopatin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
McGregor tries to bum rush Lopatin with a series of wild strikes but Lopatin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopatin cracks McGregor with an open hand slap.
Lopatin misses the body punch
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lopatin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopatin throws out a powerful jab.
Lopatin looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
Lopatin tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexei Lopatin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGregor!
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McGregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Lopatin is rocked!
McGregor connects with a combination that backs up Lopatin into the cage. McGregor lands a flurry of punches that gets past Lopatin's guard. Lopatin is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! McGregor bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cono McGregor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cono McGregor made sure he mentioned Machiavelli Boutique, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Pouko. Those never looked like landing.
Pouko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pouko lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Pouko lands.
Pouko throws a combination. McGregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Pouko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pouko.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pouko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick by McGregor misses #TD#
and Pouko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pouko pushing down on McGregor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouko controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Pouko has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McGregor defend it? Pouko steps over the head and cranks it - McGregor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pouko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Touko Pouko!
Cono McGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'i will be back'.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Collins and Cono McGregor. Collins comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys. McGregor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: foggy dew. Cono McGregor told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Collins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cono McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Collins is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Collins circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregor looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor darts in and clinches Collins up against the cage.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Collins holds him up against the cage and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Collins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cono McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor fails to pull guard.
Collins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGregor is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGregor uses from the top position.
Collins is trying to control the position but McGregor postures up.
McGregor passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Collins (0) vs (3) McGregor
McGregor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Collins, who protects the arm well.
Collins's coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McGregor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGregor taking a break here but Collins is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McGregor is thwarting Collins's attempts to control the position.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.
McGregor is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to maintain the position but McGregor is very close to passing his half guard.
McGregor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins trying to hold on to McGregor's head to control him but McGregor postures up.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
McGregor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Collins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Collins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Collins! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Collins (4) vs (3) McGregor
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Collins (6) vs (3) McGregor
Collins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Collins moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Collins (9) vs (3) McGregor
Collins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McGregor trying to control the hands but Collins breaks the grip.
Collins has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McGregor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy McGregor right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Collins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McGregor defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McGregor trying to control the hands but Collins breaks the grip.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGregor defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Collins's arms.
Collins working for the choke.
Collins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McGregor is defending well though. Collins let's go of the attempt for now.
Collins tightening his grip on McGregor, looking for the choke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGregor defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGregor wants to control his opponent's hands but Collins gets his hands free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Collins looking to break McGregor's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McGregor remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Collins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McGregor is having to fend off submission attempts from Collins, who is looking to sink in the choke. Collins doesn't have the hooks in though and McGregor manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Collins (9) vs (5) McGregor
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Collins keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass.
Collins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGregor defends well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Collins is looking for a triangle but McGregor pushes his legs off easily.
McGregor is looking to advance position but Collins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Collins (13) vs (5) McGregor
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to take McGregor's back but he can't do it this time.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGregor is looking to escape.
Collins fails to advance to McGregor's back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGregor on the ground.
McGregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Collins working for a submission but McGregor is keeping him at bay.
McGregor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Collins wants to take his opponent's back but McGregor doesn't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor is trying to escape the mount.
Collins trying to control but McGregor is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Collins takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
After the big win, Michael Collins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
G #27 STOLT vs ALLEN
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Bastien dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Bastien counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bastien effectively controlling the action here.
Bastien tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
Bastien misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Bastien manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Bastien tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Bastien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bastien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Bastien won't allow it.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastien. #BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McGregor 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 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bastien tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bastien tries to clinch up.
Bastien looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bastien throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Bastien wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
McGregor lands a jab-cross combination.
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 will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bastien feinted with a counter takedown.
Bastien looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Bastien changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bastien takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3##CL#
Bastien forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
Bastien misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastien is looking to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch.
McGregor misses with a takedown
letting Bastien counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Bastien throws a head kick that misses.
Bastien wants to clinch.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
McGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bastien counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adam Bastien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cono McGregor.
McGregor looks winded!
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Bastien.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bastien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor takes one on the button.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Bastien drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGregor sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastien tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bastien is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Bastien circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cono McGregor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bastien tries to clinch up.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Bastien counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Bastien.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Bastien counters with a left to the body.
McGregor tries to bum rush Bastien with a series of wild strikes but Bastien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cono McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastien.
Bastien keeps the fight on the outside.
Adam Bastien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Bastien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Bastien counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Bastien to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bastien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adam Bastien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Bastien moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastien.
Bastien throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Bastien moves into range and clinches up with McGregor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Bastien has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGregor tries to break free but Bastien pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bastien.
Bastien misses with the head strike.
Bastien lands a right hand.
Bastien stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Bastien fails to land.
Bastien lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Bastien pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bastien showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Bastien blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a one two combo.
McGregor misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Bastien.
McGregor shoots in and drives through. Bastien sprawls well.
Bastien tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
McGregor throws a right and a left that Bastien avoids nicely.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Bastien tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bastien tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bastien wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bastien lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bastien tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Bastien moves into the clinch.
Bastien has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Bastien will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bastien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastien drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGregor sprawls and moves away.
McGregor scores with a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick but Bastien moves out of range.
Bastien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Bastien holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bastien is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregor as Bastien tries to tie him up. #BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor throws a push kick but Bastien slaps the foot to one side.
Bastien tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Bastien sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bastien feinted with a counter takedown.
Bastien connects with a high kick.
McGregor shoots and misses
and Bastien counters with a huge head kick that drops McGregor! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Bastien!
A relieved looking Adam Bastien thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Cono McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'i will be back'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Baxster works McGregor's body with a nice hook.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Baxster throws a wild body kick that McGregor sees coming a mile off.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Baxster looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away.
McGregor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baxster pushes McGregor away with a front kick.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Baxster scores with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from McGregor
and Baxster counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
McGregor scores with a takedown into Baxster's guard.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Baxster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor throws a big right hand that misses.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Baxster keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor won't allow Baxster to get back to his feet. #T1##ES2#
Baxster uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McGregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baxster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baxster.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baxster is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Baxster clinches up against the cage.
Baxster lands with a left to the head.
Baxster lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Baxster scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baxster lands an elbow just above McGregor 's eye.
McGregor dodges an elbow strike from Baxster.
Baxster misses with a knee strike.
Baxster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baxster tries to land a knee to the head but McGregor blocks with his arms.
Baxster blocks an uppercut.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baxster presses McGregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Baxster.
Baxster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Baxster.
Baxster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Baxster struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Baxster connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGregor's face.
Baxster scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
Baxster with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baxster lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Baxster.
A hook to the body from Baxster.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Baxster scores with a knee to the head.
Baxster lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Baxster working McGregor over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxster landing knees to the head.
#T4#
Baxster landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Baxster lands a big knee! That's hurt McGregor! Oh, he's all over the place! Baxster lands another knee that sends McGregor to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Baxster!
A relieved looking Buzz Baxster thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Cono McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'i will be back'.
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Event:
GENERATION #19 BLACK vs STEIN
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGregor scrambles back to his feet.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
#TD2#
McGregor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miller regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor is taking a breather. Miller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGregor is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller is pressing down on McGregor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Miller looking for a guillotine here but McGregor defends easily.
Miller trying to control the position.
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregor postures up.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Miller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Miller wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from McGregor.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
McGregor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGregor has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position.
Miller passes McGregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miller wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
Miller passes to full mount! #SUB#
Miller working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McGregor turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Miller off and cradles McGregor's limp body as Miller celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ralph Miller!
The defeated Cono McGregor had this to say: 'i will be back'.
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Event:
GENERATION #16
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bastien misses with a looping right.
Bastien throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bastien is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Bastien scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bastien throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
Bastien throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bastien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bastien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor lands a head kick!
Bastien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
McGregor throws a series of punches but Bastien avoids them all with ease.
McGregor works over Bastien's head and body with a nice combination.
McGregor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bastien's calf.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from McGregor both land. Nice combination.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGregor stalks Bastien and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bastien's face. Bastien staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cono McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor shoots in but no luck this time.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bastien tries to counter with a clinch but McGregor shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor lands a nice looking body kick.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Bastien avoids them all with ease.
Bastien dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
McGregor sets himself, and Bastien steps forward looking for the clinch! McGregor avoids it this time.
Bastien connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGregor. McGregor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Bastien keeps it at a distance.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Bastien.#CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bastien.
#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Bastien closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Bastien is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Bastien walks into a left hand.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Bastien against the cage.
Bastien is looking to control McGregor's arms but McGregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bastien has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Bastien tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
McGregor thows a body kick. Bastien tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
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!#BC2#
Bastien breaks from the clinch.
Bastien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cono McGregor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastien. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastien tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor scores with a one two! Bastien had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bastien walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor delivers a nice body kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cono McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bastien doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bastien misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor blocks a head kick by Bastien.
Bastien moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.#T1#
Bastien slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Bastien counters with a body kick.
McGregor lands a jab-cross combination.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bastien counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cono McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastien tries to clinch but McGregor moves away
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Bastien.
Bastien throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGregor lands a nice looking body kick.
McGregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bastien's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Bastien to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A combination from McGregor does no damage. #CL2#
Bastien gets a clinch. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Bastien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastien has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGregor.
McGregor tries to bum rush Bastien with a series of wild strikes but Bastien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by McGregor.
Bastien tries a head kick but it misses.
Bastien throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Bastien's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bastien is breathing heavily.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bastien throws a counter combo.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bastien tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bastien tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
McGregor scores with a one two! Bastien had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bastien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Bastien.
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bastien.
Bastien has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bastien there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Bastien takes it in his stride.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bastien crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGregor - the referee stops the clock and Bastien gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGregor. Bastien manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice straight punches there by Bastien. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bastien.#T4#
Bastien swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Bastien throws a big counter head kick but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
Adam Bastien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor backing away here, and Bastien unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
#CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
Bastien tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
Bastien is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastien just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGregor's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cono McGregor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bastien has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastien circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Bastien was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bastien moves out of range of the body kick.
Bastien tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bastien on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGregor. McGregor obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
McGregor instigates a clinch.
Bastien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bastien gets underhooks to prevent McGregor's takedown attempt.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bastien just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bastien is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Bastien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by McGregor.
McGregor lands with a nice body kick.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Bastien tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Bastien avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cono McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor throws a head kick but Bastien moves out of range.
#T2#
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Bastien blocks a jab.
McGregor fails with the takedown.
Bastien tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Bastien lands but McGregor takes it in his stride.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastien can do to turn this around?
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bastien tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range. #T3#
Bastien lands with a shot to the body.
McGregor tries to bum rush Bastien with a series of wild strikes but Bastien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bastien replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGregor blocks it well.
Bastien misses with a few strikes there.
Bastien is looking to clinch.
Bastien throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
Cono McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Bastien moves out of range.
McGregor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bastien eats them both and turns towards McGregor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Bastien.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastien circles away quickly and effectively.
Bastien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Bastien throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor tries to bum rush Bastien with a series of wild strikes but Bastien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
Bastien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cono 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cono McGregor!
Cono McGregor very nearly forgot to thank Machiavelli Boutique amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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