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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Mcregor circles away.
Mcregor is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from Mcregor does no damage.
Mcregor scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Mcregor counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Mcregor tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Mcregor won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Johnson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Mcregor pushes Johnson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Mcregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.#T1#
Johnson blocks a head kick by Mcregor.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Mcregor moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson is working for takedown but Mcregor is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Mcregor decides to pull guard.
Johnson is fighting to break Mcregor's control of his arms but Mcregor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Mcregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Mcregor blocks nicely. #T2#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Mcregor keeps moving.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Mcregor had control of the position.
Mcregor tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mcregor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Mcregor wants to get back to his feet.
Mcregor manages to get to full guard.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson stalling away here and it's allowed Mcregor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mcregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcregor has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up. #SUB2#
Mcregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Mcregor looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Mcregor drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson pulls Mcregor in close to prevent any damage.
Mcregor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcregor is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mcregor dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Mcregor has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Mcregor successfully pulls guard.
Mcregor pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Connor Mcregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Mcregor is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mcregor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mcregor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcregor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Mcregor in his guard.#REVB#
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcregor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Mcregor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcregor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mcregor has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Mcregor manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU2#
Mcregor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mcregor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcregor counters with a nice body shot.
Mcregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcregor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Mcregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mcregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcregor's waist but Mcregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carson Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Mcregor.#CL2#
Mcregor clinches. #T4#
Johnson is looking to control Mcregor's arms but Mcregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Mcregor jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Mcregor.
Mcregor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mcregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mcregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mcregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Mcregor shoots in.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Mcregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Mcregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcregor lands a lovely overhand right.
Mcregor shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson closes the distance but Mcregor moves to the side
and Mcregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mcregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carson Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Mcregor.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor Mcregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Mcregor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Mcregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcregor shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson is trying to control. Mcregor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Mcregor is defending the position.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Mcregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcregor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Johnson is looking to pass Mcregor's guard but actually Mcregor recovers to full guard.
Mcregor keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson prevents Mcregor from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Mcregor counters with a stiff right hand. #T3##CL2#
Mcregor drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Mcregor stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Mcregor pulls guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Mcregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Mcregor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mcregor dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Mcregor's head and hops out.
Johnson leaves Mcregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4##CL2#
Mcregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mcregor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Mcregor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Mcregor has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up. #SUB2#
Mcregor has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Mcregor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Carson Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor Mcregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Mcregor closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Mcregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcregor 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Mcregor!
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