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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Gonon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGregor looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gonon forces his way into half guard.
Gonon controlling the action here. #SUB#
Gonon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGregor sees it coming and defends easily.
Gonon stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonon is pressing down on McGregor's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGregor is holding on for now.
Gonon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1##SUB#
Gonon is trying for a kimura here. McGregor looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gonon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terry Gonon!
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Event:
CFN 2
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toole I V defends it nicely.
McGregor looks for a takedown but Toole I V sprawls well.
Toole I V definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toole I V leaves McGregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ottis Toole I V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McGregor.
The fighters circling - Toole I V throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toole I V.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt
and Toole I V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor has a takedown stuffed.
Toole I V throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Toole I V just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Toole I V.
McGregor takes one on the button.
McGregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toole I V looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
Jab by Toole I V.
McGregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGregor with the counter takedown but Toole I V avoids it easily.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.
As McGregor tries to get set, Toole I V tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.
Toole I V lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
McGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toole I V throws out the jab.
McGregor with a poor takedown
enabling Toole I V to counter with a crisp jab.
Toole I V feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending McGregor crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ottis Toole I V!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez is looking for a counter combo.
Gonzalez fails to land the takedown.
McGregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGregor somewhat.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Santiago Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGregor somewhat.#T1##CL#
Gonzalez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez wants to clinch#TD2#
and McGregor counters with a single leg into guard. Gonzalez didn't expect that. #SUB#
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGregor lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Gonzalez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Gonzalez has an active guard here but McGregor has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzalez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gonzalez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gonzalez wants to stand up but McGregor is controlling him. #SUB#
Gonzalez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGregor defends well.#T3#
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
McGregor is in close to Gonzalez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
McGregor is posturing up here but Gonzalez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McGregor tries to roll out but it's too tight and McGregor has to tap! Slick submission there by Gonzalez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Gonzalez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
McGregor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGregor's best efforts.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Diaz 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. Oh but Diaz is tightening it up a little... McGregor has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McGregor reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McGregor taps out! Nice BJJ there by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alberto Diaz!
After the fight, Alberto Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregor defends well and Kuznetsov ends up having to push McGregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGregor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuznetsov as he avoids it easily.
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.
McGregor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuznetsov's waist but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGregor off to one side. #TD2#
McGregor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Kuznetsov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McGregor keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Kuznetsov swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yuri Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McGregor.#CL#
Kuznetsov pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Kuznetsov jumps guard.
Kuznetsov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kuznetsov pulls McGregor in close to prevent any damage.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGregor is controlling him. #T2#
Kuznetsov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kuznetsov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGregor defends well.
Kuznetsov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Kuznetsov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kuznetsov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
McGregor gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Kuznetsov sneaks out the side door and pushes McGregor away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
McGregor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
McGregor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Kuznetsov pushes McGregor off and gets back to his feet.
McGregor looks winded!
Kuznetsov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Kuznetsov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4##TD2#
Kuznetsov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGregor to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Kuznetsov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McGregor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Kuznetsov jumps guard.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGregor is one step ahead there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGregor.
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuznetsov wants it to stay on the feet.
Yuri Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side. #T1#
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with McGregor against the cage.
#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGregor somewhat.
McGregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Kuznetsov stuffs the takedown.
McGregor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuznetsov tries for a takedown but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuznetsov pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuznetsov pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl out of it but Kuznetsov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGregor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuznetsov throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuznetsov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGregor as he jumps to the side.
Yuri Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kuznetsov clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Kuznetsov jumps guard but McGregor stands there with Kuznetsov around his waist. Kuznetsov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuznetsov goes for a takedown attempt but McGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yuri Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor shoots in but Kuznetsov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
And McGregor tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to score a body lock takedown but McGregor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Kuznetsov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGregor tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but McGregor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov wants to control but McGregor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGregor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain the position but McGregor is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain the position but McGregor is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuznetsov moves into full guard.
Kuznetsov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuznetsov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with McGregor.
Kuznetsov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuznetsov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kuznetsov takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
McGregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov tries to avoid it but McGregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuznetsov to the ground. Kuznetsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there #TD2#
and McGregor counters with a single leg into guard. Kuznetsov didn't expect that.
Kuznetsov is wriggling around but McGregor manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Kuznetsov gets full guard.
McGregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4##SUB#
Kuznetsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGregor is aware though and is defending well.
Kuznetsov is looking to sweep but instead, McGregor has passed into half guard.
Kuznetsov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kuznetsov has hold of McGregor's hands but McGregor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McGregor seems to be working for a kimura but Kuznetsov defends the submission attempt.
Connor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuri Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand back up but McGregor is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuznetsov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Kuznetsov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
McGregor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diaz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
McGregor 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.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGregor scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGregor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
McGregor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGregor lands strikes from half guard.
McGregor drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
McGregor drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Nice strikes from McGregor there.
McGregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz's coaches at 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.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGregor on the ground.#SUB2#
McGregor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
McGregor is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
McGregor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGregor working Diaz over with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
McGregor is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Diaz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor McGregor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with McGregor's head.
McGregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on McGregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGregor throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones clobbers McGregor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGregor drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGregor looks up at the clock. Bad move! Jones lands a right hand from hell, dropping McGregor. Jones pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Jones!
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