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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 87
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Cooper throws a right hand that Lovejoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Lovejoy also avoids with ease.
Cooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lovejoy.
Cooper works Lovejoy's body with a nice hook.
Cooper takes a swing at Lovejoy's ribcage but misses.
Cooper moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLovejoy.
Lovejoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Lovejoy avoids them all with ease.
Lovejoy walks into a jab.
Lovejoy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Jake Lovejoy has been cut.
No joy there for Cooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Lovejoy walks into a stiff left hand from Cooper.
We've been told by Cooper's head coaches at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lovejoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lovejoy looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper scores with a body shot.
Cooper is looking to wear down Lovejoy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cooper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lovejoy at a distance.
#T1#
Lovejoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cooper connects with the punch.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Cooper knocks Lovejoy out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Cooper!
After the big win, John Cooper made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bushido Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 83
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Bak avoids the head kick by Lovejoy.
Bak scores with a leg kick.
Lovejoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bak misses with the combination.
Lovejoy blocks a leg kick.
Bak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lovejoy checks it well.
A lazy left from Bak finds it's target.
Lovejoy is looking to chop away at Bak's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovejoy swings for the body but Bak moves out of range.
Lovejoy throws a nice head kick!
Lovejoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovejoy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A cross from Bak lands.
Lovejoy throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Lovejoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Lovejoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lovejoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Lovejoy is looking to land body kicks.
Bak cracks Lovejoy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bak avoids the head kick by Lovejoy.
Lovejoy tried to score with a low kick but Bak checks it.
Tien Bak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bak lands with a right hand.
Lovejoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lovejoy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lovejoy circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Bak blocks a head kick by Lovejoy.
Lovejoy avoids the head kick by Bak.
Lovejoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bak.
We've been told by Bak's head coaches at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lovejoy motions for Bak to come forward. Lovejoy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Bak was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lovejoy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovejoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lovejoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lovejoy tries a head kick but it misses.
Lovejoy misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Lovejoy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bak. Lovejoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bak moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLovejoy.#T3##CL2#
Lovejoy moves into the clinch.
Lovejoy scores with a shot to the side of Bak's head.
A frustrated look appears on Bak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lovejoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lovejoy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bak.
#BC#
Bak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lovejoy at a distance.
A head kick misses from Lovejoy.
A head kick misses from Lovejoy.
Bak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bak lands with a slapping head kick.
Lovejoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Lovejoy throws a head kick that misses.
Lovejoy avoids the body shot from Bak.
Bak throws a head kick but Lovejoy moves out of range.
Bak throws a body shot but no joy.
Bak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bak throws a sloppy head kick and Lovejoy moves out of range easily.
Lovejoy throws a head kick that misses
and Bak counters with a straight right hand.
Lovejoy misses with a body kick.
Lovejoy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bak scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Jake Lovejoy has been cut.
Bak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lovejoy is out of range and Bak settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tien Bak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Lovejoy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lovejoy throws a head kick that misses
and Bak counters with a leg kick.
Lovejoy throws a leg kick but Bak checks it.
Bak throwing a counter right hand but Lovejoy manages to avoid it.
Bak scores with a head kick. Lovejoy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A cross from Bak lands.
A head kick from Bak lands but Lovejoy takes it in his stride. #ROC#
Lovejoy is rocked!
Bak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tien Bak is winning the standup battle so far.
Lovejoy throws a lazy head kick
and Bak counters with a one-two to the body.
Lovejoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Bak finish him?
Look low, kick high! Bak uses the oldest trick in the book to send Lovejoy tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Bak is absolutely delighted - when Lovejoy wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tien Bak!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 80
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Lovejoy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meese takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Meese, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lovejoy slips a jab from Meese.
Lovejoy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Meese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meese throws the left hand but Lovejoy avoids the punch easily.
Meese backing away here, and Lovejoy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Meese throws a combination that misses
and Lovejoy counters with a nice leg kick.
Lovejoy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lovejoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Lovejoy throws a sloppy head kick and Meese moves out of range easily.
Meese misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Meese misses its intended target.
Lovejoy lands with a kick to the temple. Meese shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Meese scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Lovejoy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meese misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lovejoy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch combination from Meese misses.
Meese lands a nice looking body shot.
Meese fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Meese is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meese throws an overhand right that lands on Lovejoy's shoulder, as Lovejoy tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Meese misses its intended target.
Meese tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lovejoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meese.
Lovejoy blocks a jab.
Meese loads up on a big right hand but Lovejoy slips the punch.
Meese on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Meese misses with a double jab
and Lovejoy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Meese takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lovejoy lands with a nice body kick.
Lovejoy tries a head kick but it misses.
Lovejoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Meese is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Meese. That snapped Lovejoy's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovejoy throws a sloppy head kick and Meese moves out of range easily. #T2#
Meese misses the jab.
Meese throws a shot to the body.
Meese uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lovejoy has time to react.
Meese connects with a right hand. Lovejoy shakes it off.
Lovejoy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meese's sensitive parts.
Meese throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lovejoy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meese throws a right and a left that Lovejoy avoids nicely.
Meese misses with a shot to the body
and Lovejoy counters with a big head kick but Meese shrugs it off.
Meese takes a swing at Lovejoy's ribcage but misses.
Meese connects with a nice looking jab.
Lovejoy slips a jab and a cross from Meese.
A slow jab from Meese misses its intended target.
Lovejoy walks into a stiff left hand from Meese.
Meese throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lovejoy.
Lovejoy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Lovejoy as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Lovejoy takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Lovejoy is rocked!
Meese misses with a two punch combination.
Lovejoy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Meese throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Lovejoy crashing down! Lovejoy tries to stagger back to his feet but Meese just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Lovejoy asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges Meese!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Georges Meese waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 74
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by I Can - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Lovejoy has been cut.
Lovejoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from I Can.
I Can blocks a head kick by Lovejoy.
I Can shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lovejoy sprawls well. Lovejoy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. I Can gets slowly back to his feet.
Lovejoy lands a head kick!
I Can avoids the head kick by Lovejoy.
I Can lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovejoy misses with an attempted mid kick.
I Can uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lovejoy has time to react.
I Can lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lovejoy throws a poor cross that misses
letting I Can counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Lovejoy is rocked!#T1#
I Can finds Lovejoy's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lovejoy flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. I Can lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lovejoy will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Because I Can!
Because I Can very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) 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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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 66
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Lovejoy connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Roldo Hayes has been cut.
Lovejoy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Hayes is rocked!
Lovejoy lands a big head kick that sends Hayes to the canvas! Lovejoy follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Lovejoy!
A victorious Jake Lovejoy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 56
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Meese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovejoy.
Jab from Lovejoy.
Lovejoy scores with a head kick.
Meese throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Lovejoy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lovejoy won't allow Meese to get back to his feet.
Lovejoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Meese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lovejoy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lovejoy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lovejoy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lovejoy stops Meese from standing up. #ES#
Meese pushes Lovejoy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Meese gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lovejoy.
Meese 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meese throws a lazy right hand but Lovejoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Lovejoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Meese pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Meese misses with a wild body shot.
Meese jabs at Lovejoy's body.
A swing and a miss from Meese.
Lovejoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Lovejoy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Lovejoy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meese is trying to defend but Lovejoy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lovejoy stops Meese from getting back to his feet.
Lovejoy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Meese pushes Lovejoy off looking to stand but Lovejoy dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Lovejoy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Meese is not content to let Lovejoy control the position.
Lovejoy is controlling the pace.
Lovejoy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Meese tries to kick Lovejoy off but Lovejoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lovejoy trying to mount his opponent but Meese defends it.
Lovejoy stops Meese from getting back to his feet.
Lovejoy is trying to control. Meese wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Meese wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lovejoy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Meese wants to get back to his feet.
Meese trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lovejoy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Meese hang on?#T3#
Lovejoy tries to control but Meese wriggling away. #ES#
Meese somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Lovejoy throws a lazy right hand but Meese sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meese throws a body punch but Lovejoy moves out of range. #TD2#
Lovejoy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Meese manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Meese knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lovejoy on the ground.
Meese wants to stand up but Lovejoy is controlling him.
Meese can't keep his opponent in guard - Lovejoy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Meese looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lovejoy wants to control but Meese is keeping him busy.
Lovejoy content to control rather than advance.
Meese pushes Lovejoy off looking to stand but Lovejoy dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Lovejoy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meese has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Lovejoy trying to pass the guard but Meese defending well.
Meese is trying to stand back up but Lovejoy is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Meese manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovejoy throws a nice head kick!
Meese misses with a looping left.
Lovejoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lovejoy slips a straight right by Meese.
Meese throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lovejoy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meese throws a hook to the side of Lovejoy's head but Lovejoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Meese does no damage. #TD2#
Lovejoy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Meese wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Lovejoy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Meese lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lovejoy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Jake Lovejoy has been cut.
Meese throws a series of punches but Lovejoy moves out of range.
Meese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lovejoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meese.
Meese looks to land a right hand but Lovejoy moved out of range.
Lovejoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lovejoy scores with the left hand. Meese knows he should have avoided that one.
Georges Meese is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meese keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meese gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Georges Meese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meese will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lovejoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovejoy throws a head kick that Meese semi-blocks.
Lovejoy misses with a head kick.
Meese uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lovejoy.
Lovejoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meese rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lovejoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Lovejoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lovejoy lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Meese. Those never looked like landing.
Lovejoy takes a swing at Meese's ribcage but misses.
Lovejoy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lovejoy throws a head kick that Meese semi-blocks.
Lovejoy slips a jab and a cross from Meese.
Meese will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lovejoy scores with a head kick.
Meese throws a right hand that Lovejoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Lovejoy also avoids with ease.
Lovejoy defending well as Meese loads up on a big left hand.
Lovejoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Lovejoy misses the target.
Meese went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lovejoy tries a head kick but it misses.
Meese misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lovejoy with the counter takedown but Meese avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Meese misses its intended target. #T2#
Meese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Georges Meese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meese stalks Lovejoy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lovejoy's face. Lovejoy staggers backwards, shaken.
Meese throws a body shot but no joy.
Lovejoy shoots in for a takedown but Meese shows good takedown defense.
Meese throws a hook but Lovejoy blocks it.
Meese looks to score with a jab to the body but Lovejoy is just out of range.
Lovejoy 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.
Lovejoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lovejoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Lovejoy misses with an uppercut. Meese saw that one coming.
Meese throws a body shot but no joy.
Meese misses the shot to the body.
Meese fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donk. Lovejoy catches Meese right on the button with a cross.
Lovejoy shoots in for a takedown but Meese shows good takedown defense.
Georges Meese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Lovejoy.
Meese connects with a body shot.
Meese avoids the head kick by Lovejoy.
Meese misses the shot to the body.
And Lovejoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Meese pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Meese ducks under a wild hook from Lovejoy.
Meese went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Meese throws a series of punches but Lovejoy moves out of range.
Meese misses with the combination.
Meese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meese takes a swing at Lovejoy's ribcage but misses.
Meese throws a hook but Lovejoy blocks it.
Meese throws an overhand right that lands on Lovejoy's shoulder, as Lovejoy tries to avoid the shot.
Meese throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lovejoy.
Nice uppercut lands for Lovejoy. That snapped Meese's head back.
Lovejoy dodges the punch combination from Meese.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lovejoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meese scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lovejoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Meese misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Lovejoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Meese.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meese swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lovejoy counters with a low kick, right behind Meese 's knee.
Meese misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Lovejoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Meese pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Meese scores with a sloppy right hand. Lovejoy should have avoided that one.
Meese throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lovejoy.
Lovejoy tries to bum rush Meese with a series of wild strikes but Meese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Lovejoy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meese to the mat! Meese manages to get full guard.
Meese keeping moving, preventing Lovejoy from controlling successfully. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Meese manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lovejoy just leaning against Meese, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovejoy working Meese over with knees to the body.
Lovejoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Lovejoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Meese dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Lovejoy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Meese throws a right hand that Lovejoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Lovejoy also avoids with ease.
Lovejoy misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Lovejoy.
Lovejoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meese misses with a double jab
letting Lovejoy counter with a right hand.
Lovejoy lands a really nice looking cross but Meese seems unphased.
Meese looks to score with a jab to the body but Lovejoy is just out of range.
Meese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meese tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Meese takes a kick to the side of the head.
Meese on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meese slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lovejoy scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovejoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovejoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meese scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meese throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Meese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Lovejoy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meese misses with a double jab.
Meese throws a nice looking combination but Lovejoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meese throws an overhand right that lands on Lovejoy's shoulder, as Lovejoy tries to avoid the shot.
Meese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovejoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Meese.
Lovejoy connects with a body shot.
Lovejoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meese scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Meese, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lovejoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lovejoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lovejoy lands a jab.
Meese tries to bum rush Lovejoy with a series of wild strikes but Lovejoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovejoy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lovejoy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lovejoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lovejoy walks into a stiff left hand from Meese.
Meese fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Meese loads up on a big right hand but Lovejoy slips the punch.
Meese misses with a left hand
and Lovejoy counters with a low kick, right behind Meese 's knee.
A punch lands to the side of Meese 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Meese throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Lovejoy misses.
Meese swinging wildly here.
Meese throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Meese misses with a two punch combination.
Lovejoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lovejoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lovejoy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Meese's head.
Lovejoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Meese.
Meese misses the shot to the body.
Lovejoy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Danga de danga de dang - Meese scores with a four punch combination!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lovejoy.#T3#
Lovejoy misses with a head kick.
Meese misses with a combination
enabling Lovejoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Lovejoy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lovejoy throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Lovejoy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lovejoy stops Meese from standing up.
Lovejoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Meese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lovejoy pushing down on Meese's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Meese is trying to stand back up but Lovejoy is controlling him
#ES#
Meese kicks off Lovejoy and gets to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Meese there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meese sizes up Lovejoy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lovejoy throws a head kick but Meese moves out of range.
Meese slips under a jab.#T4#
Meese dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovejoy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meese connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lovejoy scrambles back to his feet.
Meese defending well as Lovejoy loads up on a big left hand.
Lovejoy lands a nice looking body kick.
Meese avoids a kick to the body.
Lovejoy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Meese throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Lovejoy.
Meese with a jab.
Meese looks to land a left hand but Lovejoy moved out of range nicely.
Georges Meese is winning the standup battle so far.
Lovejoy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Meese misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovejoy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meese on the side of the head.
Meese comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Meese. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meese.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Georges Meese.
I think Meese has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Meese!
Georges Meese managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 49
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Lovejoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puma tries to clinch but Lovejoy is having none of it.
Puma just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLovejoy.
Puma tries to clinch there but Lovejoy circles away.
Puma looks to land a combination but Lovejoy avoids it well.
Lovejoy lands with a slapping head kick.
Puma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lovejoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Puma somewhat.
Puma fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Puma forces Lovejoy back against the cage and clinches.
Lovejoy looking to throw knees to the head but Puma is blocking nicely.
Puma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puma misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Puma scores with a shot to the side of Lovejoy's head.
Puma tries to throw a body punch but Lovejoy avoids it by throwing Puma back against the cage. #T1#
Puma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puma managing to block the knees to the body from Lovejoy.
Lovejoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puma's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puma.
Lovejoy prevents a body shot from Puma.
Puma misses with a body punch.
Puma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lovejoy backwards.
I was talking to Lovejoy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lovejoy trying to land knees to the body.
Lovejoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Puma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lovejoy backwards.
Lovejoy trying to land knees to the body.
Lovejoy blocking some punches.
Puma scores with a shot to the side of Lovejoy's head.
Lovejoy misses with a knee strike.
Puma works on Lovejoy's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Lovejoy misses with some punches.
Lovejoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puma can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Puma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lovejoy misses with a head kick.
Puma missing with a left hand there. Lovejoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puma throws a hook to the side of Lovejoy's head but Lovejoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovejoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Puma.
Puma moves in looking to clinch but Lovejoy pushes him off.
Puma looks to score with a jab to the body but Lovejoy is just out of range.#TD#
Lovejoy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Puma scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lovejoy manages to mount him!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Lovejoy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Lovejoy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puma stops Lovejoy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Puma is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Lovejoy locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Puma is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Lovejoy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boyka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lovejoy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lovejoy lands a head kick. Boyka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lovejoy avoids the body shot from Boyka.
Lovejoy throws a sloppy head kick and Boyka moves out of range easily.
Lovejoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovejoy tries a head kick but it misses.
Lovejoy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boyka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lovejoy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Boyka.
Lovejoy checks a low kick from Boyka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boyka.
Lovejoy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boyka lands a head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boyka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lovejoy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Lovejoy throws a sloppy head kick and Boyka moves out of range easily.
Boyka blocks a head kick by Lovejoy.
A left lands for Boyka.
The fighters circling - Boyka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovejoy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boyka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovejoy manages to avoid it.
Lovejoy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boyka.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.
Lovejoy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lovejoy needs to keep his hands up - Boyka had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for Boyka.
Boyka connects with a crisp jab.
Lovejoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka avoids the head kick by Lovejoy.
Boyka blocks a head kick by Lovejoy.
Lovejoy throws a head kick that misses.
Boyka misses with the combination.
Lovejoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovejoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Lovejoy tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lovejoy misses with a low kick as Boyka jumps back.
Lovejoy throws a head kick but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka avoids the head kick by Lovejoy.
Lovejoy throws a head kick but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lovejoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Lovejoy is predictable there
and Lovejoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lovejoy's calf.
Boyka scores with a jab.
Lovejoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyka scores with a nice right hand.
Boyka throws a hook to the side of Lovejoy's head but Lovejoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Lovejoy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Lovejoy.
Nice jab there from Boyka. #ROC2#
Lovejoy is rocked!
Lovejoy tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Boyka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Lovejoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyka throws a monster overhand right that drops Lovejoy! Boyka follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Boyka!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yuri Boyka made sure he mentioned GREEN!160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Lovejoy lands a head kick. McGregor smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
Lovejoy misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Lovejoy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGregor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
McGregor throws Lovejoy to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Lovejoy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGregor's half guard.
McGregor is trying to stand.
McGregor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lovejoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGregor's head.
Lovejoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGregor defending well though. #T1##SUB2#
Lovejoy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lovejoy is controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lovejoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#
It looks like Jake Lovejoy has been cut.
McGregor wants to clinch.
McGregor moves to clinch but Lovejoy breaks away #TD2#
and Lovejoy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Lovejoy from controlling successfully.
Lovejoy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Lovejoy wanted to stand there but McGregor had control of the position.
Lovejoy wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving. #SU2#
Lovejoy stands up from McGregor's guard - Lovejoy perhaps looking for a knockout.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Lovejoy drives through with a takedown into McGregor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
McGregor kicks Lovejoy off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Lovejoy slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
#TD2#
Lovejoy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovejoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGregor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lovejoy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lovejoy wants to stand but his hand is trapped. McGregor uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Lovejoy closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor is trying to push Lovejoy away but Lovejoy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lovejoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Lovejoy won't allow it.
Lovejoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Lovejoy manages to break the clinch.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lovejoy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGregor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
McGregor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lovejoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick from Lovejoy.#TD2#
Lovejoy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGregor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lovejoy throws an elbow but McGregor slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1##SU2#
Lovejoy stands up and beckons McGregor to his feet.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Lovejoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lovejoy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lovejoy slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Lovejoy pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Lovejoy breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Lovejoy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Lovejoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovejoy wants to control but McGregor is keeping him busy. #T2##SU2#
Lovejoy stands up and beckons McGregor to his feet. #CL2#
McGregor gets tackled into the cage by Lovejoy. Lovejoy maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Lovejoy jumps guard and drags McGregor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lovejoy trying to control the position.
Lovejoy is adopting a defensive guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lovejoy trying to keep a closed guard but McGregor is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
McGregor passes Lovejoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lovejoy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGregor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGregor's back!#SUB2#
Lovejoy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lovejoy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McGregor.#T4#
Lovejoy wants to control but McGregor manages to buck him off and is now in Lovejoy's guard! Nice work there by McGregor! #SUB2#
Lovejoy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGregor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGregor cracks Lovejoy with a solid left hand.
Lovejoy trying to control the position.
Lovejoy wants to stand but McGregor is controlling the position.
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Lovejoy blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Lovejoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by McGregor misses #CL2#
and Lovejoy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lovejoy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGregor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lovejoy's brow. #TD2#
Lovejoy pulls guard successfully.
McGregor connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Lovejoy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGregor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lovejoy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor cracks Lovejoy with a solid left hand.
McGregor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lovejoy is trying to keep McGregor in close.
McGregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
McGregor with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Lovejoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lovejoy has control of McGregor's left arm, preventing McGregor from doing any damage.
McGregor scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Lovejoy has an active guard here but McGregor has managed to pass into half guard.
Lovejoy is trying to stand up here but McGregor is controlling him well. #SUB#
McGregor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lovejoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGregor.
McGregor is looking to take a break and control but Lovejoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
McGregor is nestled in close to Lovejoy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGregor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lovejoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGregor throwing shots but Lovejoy is blocking nicely.
Lovejoy tries to kick McGregor off but McGregor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
McGregor is looking for a kimura here.
Lovejoy has hold of McGregor's hands but McGregor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3##SUB2#
Lovejoy actively working from the bottom here.
McGregor looks to land a strike but Lovejoy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lovejoy trying to keep a closed guard but McGregor is proving a slippery customer.
McGregor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Lovejoy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGregor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lovejoy 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. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
McGregor drops back looking for a leg! Lovejoy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lovejoy manages to kick McGregor off! McGregor jumps back into Lovejoy's guard.
Lovejoy is adopting a defensive guard.
Conor McGregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lovejoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGregor is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lovejoy wants to get back to his feet but McGregor is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGregor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor!
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