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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor lands a two punch combo.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Bailey gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch. #BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bailey counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Bailey gets a clinch.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bailey pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Bailey wants the takedown. McGregor is fighting it off but Bailey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McGregor's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor trying to control the position.
Bailey distracts McGregor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bailey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bailey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bailey stopping the sweep attempt from McGregor.
Bailey lands a couple of elbows.
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##SUB#
Bailey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bailey manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Bailey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McGregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bailey controlling the position.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
McGregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bailey pulls McGregor in to control the position. #T3#
Bailey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bailey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bailey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey controlling the position.
McGregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Bailey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGregor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGregor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bailey working away.
McGregor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on McGregor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGregor tries to buck Bailey off but Bailey is having none of it.
Bailey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McGregor looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A control attempt from McGregor but he's now mounted!#SUB#
Bailey looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonia Bailey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McGregor shoots in and drives through. Bailey sprawls well.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
McGregor is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bailey is looking to counter punch.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Bailey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bailey avoids it really well and circles away.
Antonia Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
McGregor is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Bailey has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Bailey manages to pull guard.
Bailey is pulling down on McGregor's head to control his posture.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
McGregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bailey controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McGregor preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bailey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Bailey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bailey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
McGregor dives in and grabs Bailey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes down on McGregor's head and hops out.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Bailey.
An attempted straight right counter from Bailey misses the target.
McGregor fails with the takedown#TD#
and Bailey counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
McGregor explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Bailey rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.
Bailey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Bailey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Bailey forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
Bailey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bailey prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Bailey has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McGregor is trying to keep an underhook but Bailey manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonia Bailey dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Bailey.
McGregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bailey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGregor somewhat.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGregor, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bailey is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Bailey circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey is looking to counter punch.
McGregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bailey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Bailey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
Antonia Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bailey.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bailey moves into the clinch.#TD#
Bailey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bailey grinds an elbow into McGregor's temple.
McGregor is looking to regain half guard here but Bailey keeps moving and retains side control.
Bailey lands a nice forearm strike.
Bailey working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Bailey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGregor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
McGregor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey cracks McGregor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McGregor tries to buck Bailey off but Bailey is having none of it.#SUB#
Bailey in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McGregor is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonia Bailey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor lands with a nice body kick.
McGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bowman counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bowman defends well and McGregor ends up having to push Bowman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor darts in looking for a takedown but Bowman gets double underhooks and turns McGregor into the cage.
Kelley Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bowman eats them both and turns towards McGregor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bowman slaps away a takedown attempt from McGregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman leaves McGregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bowman stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Bowman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGregor's half guard.#ES2#
McGregor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bowman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
McGregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bowman working hard to break the clinch.
Bowman can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bowman backs up against the cage.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowman misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Bowman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGregor looks winded!
McGregor is looking for a sweep. Bowman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGregor trying to control from the bottom.
McGregor has hold of Bowman's hands but Bowman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bowman lands with a punch from half guard.
Bowman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bowman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bowman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bowman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bowman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGregor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard.
McGregor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bowman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bowman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Bowman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman working over McGregor with some ground and pound. McGregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bowman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McGregor.
Bowman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bowman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGregor is trying to maintain the position but Bowman is very close to passing his half guard.
Bowman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowman lands with a punch from half guard.
McGregor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bowman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bowman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGregor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Bowman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bowman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGregor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bowman.
Bowman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bowman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
McGregor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bowman stacks McGregor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bowman!
Bowman landing strikes.
McGregor is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelley Bowman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bowman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bowman keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Bowman.
Bowman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from McGregor as Bowman shoots in.
Bowman has his takedown stuffed
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well. #CL#
Bowman clinches.
McGregor is trying to maintain a safe position but Bowman gets an underhook and turns McGregor into the cage.
McGregor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bowman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGregor lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Bowman is pushing McGregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bowman is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelley Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor is looking for a takedown.
McGregor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bowman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGregor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bowman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor jumps guard but Bowman stands there with McGregor around his waist. McGregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor looking to stall.
McGregor has Bowman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bowman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGregor keeps control of Bowman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor prevents Bowman from breaking the clinch.#T2#
McGregor jumps guard but Bowman stands there with McGregor around his waist. McGregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bowman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bowman just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGregor fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Bowman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bowman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
McGregor is posturing up here but Bowman 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 Bowman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelley Bowman!
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