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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Mayweather scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayweather works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mayweather connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Mayweather misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mayweather checks a leg kick.
It looked like Mayweather was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather is looking to counter with a body kick.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayweather throws a shot to the body.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Mayweather moves out of range easily.
Mayweather appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor lands a head kick. Mayweather smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Mayweather tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayweather takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Mayweather bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGregor's head.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Mayweather misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McGregor throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
McGregor throws a right hand that Mayweather ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayweather also avoids with ease.
Mayweather throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mayweather misses with a head kick.
#T3#
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Mayweather was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mayweather counters with a two punch combo.
McGregor throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it.
McGregor tries a quick counter leg kick but Mayweather is wise to it.
McGregor thows a leg kick but Mayweather checks it #TD#
and Mayweather counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGregor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mayweather manages to move to mount!
#SUB#
Mayweather working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Mayweather is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McGregor to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McGregor shrugs it off. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayweather looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mayweather has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Floyd Mayweather will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mayweather uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGregor has time to react.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Mayweather throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Mayweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
Mayweather misses with a takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Mayweather counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Mayweather lands a jab to the head.
Mayweather avoids the body shot from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor misses with a body punch
and Mayweather counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Mayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGregor throws the left hand but Mayweather avoids the punch easily.
Mayweather throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor misses with a combination
#CL#
and Mayweather counters by clinching up.
McGregor is trying to push Mayweather away but Mayweather has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Mayweather escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor connects with an inside leg kick.#T3##TD#
Mayweather closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mayweather lands in his opponent's guard.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mayweather manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Mayweather is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mayweather is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGregor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Floyd Mayweather overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Mayweather there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayweather controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Mayweather there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mayweather tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Mayweather working for a guillotine from mount but McGregor is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Mayweather has hold of McGregor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGregor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mayweather throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McGregor because Mayweather loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mayweather lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGregor backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Mayweather moves into the clinch successfully.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Mayweather drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayweather is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Mayweather gets to his feet - McGregor follows without any prompting.
Mayweather thows a leg kick but McGregor checks it
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
McGregor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mayweather connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGregor scrambles back to his feet.
Mayweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mayweather tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregor throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
#CL#
Mayweather closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mayweather wants a takedown.
#BC#
Mayweather breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Mayweather looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayweather goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Mayweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor throws a push kick but Mayweather slaps the foot to one side.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather feinted with a counter takedown.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mayweather counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mayweather goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mayweather throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Floyd Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mayweather lunges at McGregor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGregor's hand.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Mayweather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Mayweather clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the cage.
Mayweather tries to pull guard but McGregor won't allow it.
Mayweather jumps guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Mayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mayweather wants to take the fight to the mat but McGregor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mayweather can't get the takedown.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Mayweather keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Mayweather showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayweather 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Mayweather!
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes you lose sometimes you win. I am sorry the Irish but I will comeback and prove why I am the p4p number one.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Avery darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Avery into the cage.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters circling a little - McGregor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Avery forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Avery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avery looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice shot lands for McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor takes a swing at Avery's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Avery on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from McGregor as Avery shoots in.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Avery.
Avery shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Avery shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Avery closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Avery takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Avery drags the fight down to the ground.
McGregor wants to stand but Avery is controlling his posture from full guard.
Avery pulls McGregor in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Avery looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGregor is one step ahead there.
McGregor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avery controlling the position.
Avery wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Avery keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Avery pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Avery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. #TD2#
Avery pulls guard.
Avery 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#
Avery controlling the action here.#SU2#
Avery stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4#
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Avery.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Avery is out of range.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Avery shoots in looking for a takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl out of it but Avery 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 throws a counter high kick but Avery was just alert enough to avoid it.
McGregor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Conor McGregor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McGregor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Avery.
Nice body kick there by McGregor.
McGregor gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Avery counters by moving into the clinch.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Avery has the dominant position.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGregor tries to circle away but Avery has him pinned against the cage.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Avery keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Avery.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Avery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Avery shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Avery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGregor counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
McGregor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGregor scores with a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that Avery semi-blocks.
#ROC#
Avery is rocked!
Avery lands a jab-cross combination.
Avery is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avery with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Avery.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McGregor! Avery is out on his feet! McGregor rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Avery is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Avery is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Ruthless has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Ruthless escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Ruthless breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruthless avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Ruthless throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Ruthless clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Ruthless keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Ruthless's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruthless throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Ruthless backing up. Ruthless nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
A head kick misses from McGregor. #CL2#
Ruthless takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Ruthless manages to break the clinch.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. Ruthless looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Ruthless has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Ruthless pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Ruthless.
#CL2#
Ruthless darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.#T2#
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Ruthless is controlling the position. #BC2#
Ruthless escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ruthless has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor is trying to break free.#BC2#
Ruthless escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Ruthless moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Ruthless moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Ruthless breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Ruthless feints the counter takedown.#T3##CL2#
Ruthless closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Ruthless breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruthless lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Ruthless fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ruthless breaks from the clinch.
Ruthless misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Ruthless scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor looks for the body kick but Ruthless saw that one coming.
Ruthless pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Ruthless looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Ruthless just gets out of the way.#T4#
Ruthless misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that Ruthless semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Ruthless clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruthless has double underhooks. #BC2#
Ruthless pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Ruthless fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rondo Ruthless dominated that round.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ruthless lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGregor backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Ruthless closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Ruthless breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruthless misses with a wild combination.
Ruthless looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruthless.
Rondo Ruthless seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Ruthless moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Ruthless.
Ruthless avoids the head kick by McGregor.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ruthless in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL2#
McGregor gets tackled into the cage by Ruthless. Ruthless maintains the clinch. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Ruthless manages to break the clinch.
Ruthless misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruthless attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor is looking to counter with head kicks.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruthless.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Ruthless off balance momentarily.
McGregor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2##CL2#
Ruthless moves into the clinch.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rondo Ruthless seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Ruthless breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ruthless instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ruthless escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Ruthless bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Ruthless forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Ruthless breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Ruthless has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor blocks a head kick by Ruthless.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Ruthless lands a jab-cross combination.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Ruthless.
#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Ruthless sends McGregor down but not out. Ruthless dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
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!#SU2#
Ruthless decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGregor misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Ruthless closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor tries to break free but Ruthless pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ruthless escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ruthless clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Ruthless manages to break the clinch.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruthless feints the counter takedown.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Ruthless moved away.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruthless misses with a body shot.
Ruthless is breathing heavily.
McGregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4##CL2#
Ruthless clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Ruthless breaks the clinch.
Ruthless works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Ruthless moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ruthless's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor tries a low kick but Ruthless avoids it.
McGregor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruthless checks it well.
Ruthless throws a counter combo.
McGregor looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ruthless lands a right hand from hell, dropping McGregor. Ruthless pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rondo Ruthless!
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes you lose sometimes you win. I am sorry the Irish but I will comeback and prove why I am the p4p number one.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Biens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor lands a jab.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Biens misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Biens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
Biens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGregor has hold of Biens's hands but Biens slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Biens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biens working over McGregor with some ground and pound. McGregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Biens thows a huge punch but McGregor dodges it nicely.
Biens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Biens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biens.
Biens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Biens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biens 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.
Biens stops McGregor from getting back to his feet.
Biens wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
Biens lands with a punch from half guard.
Biens working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McGregor taking some punishment here, with Biens in his half guard.
Biens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Biens is nestled in close to McGregor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Biens working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
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!
Biens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGregor is still in real trouble! Can Biens finish him?
Biens working the head and body with strikes.
McGregor is not content to let Biens control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biens working McGregor over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biens lands a big elbow - McGregor is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Biens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cule Biens!
During a confident post fight interview, Cule Biens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Conor McGregor had this to say: 'Sometimes you lose sometimes you win. I am sorry the Irish but I will comeback and prove why I am the p4p number one.'.
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Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ohsow Uh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ohsow Uh connects with a jab.
Ohsow Uh cracks McGregor with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Ohsow Uh drives through and clinches with McGregor against the cage.
Good body shot from Ohsow Uh.
Ohsow Uh misses with a knee strike.
Ohsow Uh gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Ohsow Uh.
Ohsow Uh lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ohsow Uh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGregor avoiding damage as Ohsow Uh throws knees to the body.
Ohsow Uh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohsow Uh is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Ohsow Uh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ohsow Uh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGregor.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohsow Uh has double underhooks.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ohsow Uh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor avoiding damage as Ohsow Uh throws knees to the body.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor tries to break free but Ohsow Uh pushes him back against the cage.
Ohsow Uh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ohsow Uh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
Ohsow Uh just leaning against McGregor, taking a breather. #T2#
Ohsow Uh scores with a knee to the head.
Ohsow Uh prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
Ohsow Uh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGregor letting Ohsow Uh take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ohsow Uh missing with knees to the body.
Ohsow Uh lands with a light punch inside.
Ohsow Uh has McGregor pressed against the cage.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Ohsow Uh has the dominant position.#T3#
Ohsow Uh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Ohsow Uh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Ohsow Uh has him pressed against the cage.
Ohsow Uh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Ohsow Uh.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Ohsow Uh is controlling him.
Ohsow Uh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
The referee calls for Ohsow Uh to work.
Ohsow Uh keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ohsow Uh effectively controlling the action here.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Ohsow Uh has the dominant position.#T4#
Ohsow Uh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGregor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ohsow Uh digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ohsow Uh has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ohsow Uh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
Ohsow Uh is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ohsow Uh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ohsow Uh leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Jee Ohsow Uh dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohsow Uh was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from McGregor finds it's target.#CL2#
Ohsow Uh closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohsow Uh has double underhooks.
Ohsow Uh slowing the pace effectively.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Ohsow Uh has the dominant position.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohsow Uh missing with knees to the body.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohsow Uh has double underhooks.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor is trying to break free.#T1#
Ohsow Uh lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Ohsow Uh.
Ohsow Uh keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ohsow Uh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor wants to break free but Ohsow Uh has control.
Ken Jee Ohsow Uh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGregor avoiding damage as Ohsow Uh throws knees to the body.
Ohsow Uh tries a knee to the head but McGregor blocks it.
Ohsow Uh keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ohsow Uh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ohsow Uh missing with knees to the body.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Ohsow Uh won't allow it.
#T2#
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Ohsow Uh is controlling him.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
Ohsow Uh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ohsow Uh digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Ohsow Uh is controlling the position.
A short right from Ohsow Uh on the inside.
McGregor is trying to push Ohsow Uh away but Ohsow Uh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ohsow Uh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ohsow Uh has him pressed against the cage.
Ohsow Uh tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
Ohsow Uh avoiding damage.
Ohsow Uh lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ohsow Uh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ohsow Uh prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
Ohsow Uh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
Ohsow Uh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ohsow Uh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor avoiding damage as Ohsow Uh throws knees to the body.
Ohsow Uh lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Ohsow Uh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
Ohsow Uh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ohsow Uh just leaning against McGregor, taking a breather.
McGregor avoiding damage as Ohsow Uh throws knees to the body.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ohsow Uh controlling the action here for a moment.
Ohsow Uh is working McGregor over against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ohsow Uh slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Jee Ohsow Uh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
McGregor gets tackled into the cage by Ohsow Uh. Ohsow Uh maintains the clinch.
Ohsow Uh unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGregor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ohsow Uh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohsow Uh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ohsow Uh scores with a hook to the body.
McGregor wants to break free but Ohsow Uh has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohsow Uh has McGregor pushed against the cage.
McGregor tries to break free but Ohsow Uh pushes him back against the cage.
Ohsow Uh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ohsow Uh slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Ohsow Uh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ohsow Uh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ohsow Uh.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ohsow Uh has him pressed against the cage.
Ohsow Uh lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGregor tries to break free but Ohsow Uh pushes him back against the cage.
Ohsow Uh is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ohsow Uh lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ohsow Uh.
Ohsow Uh is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Ohsow Uh tries a knee to the head but McGregor blocks it.
Ohsow Uh prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
McGregor letting Ohsow Uh take a breather here.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Ohsow Uh.
Ohsow Uh lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Ohsow Uh.
Stalling in the clinch from Ohsow Uh.
Ohsow Uh lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Ohsow Uh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ohsow Uh connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGregor's face.
#T3#
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ohsow Uh has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ohsow Uh.
Ohsow Uh missing with knees to the body.
Ohsow Uh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ohsow Uh is stalling here.
Ohsow Uh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGregor up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Ohsow Uh's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ken Jee Ohsow Uh.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohsow Uh was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
Jab by Ohsow Uh.
A right-left combo lands from Ohsow Uh. #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohsow Uh lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Ohsow Uh throws a front kick aimed at McGregor's knee but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Ohsow Uh counters with a right hand to the body.
Ohsow Uh dips to his left and cracks McGregor with an uppercut!
A lazy left from Ohsow Uh finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohsow Uh circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McGregor to the canvas! McGregor doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ohsow Uh keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Jee Ohsow Uh!
Conor McGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you lose sometimes you win. I am sorry the Irish but I will comeback and prove why I am the p4p number one.'.
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Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Rex avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Rex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Rex gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rex fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Rex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rex has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Rex looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rex has McGregor pulled in close to control his posture. #T1##SUB#
Rex has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McGregor should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rex has tightened it up now! McGregor should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Saol Rex!
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes you lose sometimes you win. I am sorry the Irish but I will comeback and prove why I am the p4p number one.'.
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Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Sterling pushes McGregor away with a front kick.
Sterling throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGregor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sterling connects with an inside leg kick.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Sterling moves away and avoids it.
Sterling throws a wild body kick that McGregor sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Sterling is predictable there
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sterling.
Sterling avoids a kick to the body.
Sterling misses with a body kick.
McGregor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sterlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sterling throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sterling throws a body kick that misses
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
Sterling throws a wild body kick that McGregor sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Sterling misses
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Sterling tries to land a leg kick but McGregor saw it coming and moves away.
Sterling throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Sterling is looking to land body kicks.
Sterling throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sterling looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sterling throws a wild body kick that McGregor sees coming a mile off.
Sterling throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a body kick.
Sterling bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sterling slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Sterling pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Sterling manages to avoid it.
McGregor digs a good body shot into Sterling's ribs.
Sterling throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
Sterling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kier Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sterling looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sterling looks winded!
Sterling avoids the head kick by McGregor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sterling. #T2#
Sterling looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Sterling is predictable there
and McGregor counters with a good low kick that Sterling was not able to check.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sterling.
McGregor lands a head kick. Sterling smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sterling throws a wild body kick that McGregor sees coming a mile off.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
Sterling throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sterling looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Sterling looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Sterling just gets out of the way.
Sterling tries to work over McGregor's front leg with a kick but McGregor checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sterling.
McGregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sterling's head.
Sterling looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away.#T3#
Sterling tries a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor delivers a nice body kick.
Sterling throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
Sterling throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sterling throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sterling thows a body kick. McGregor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Sterling throws a counter combo.
Sterling misses with a kick to the body.
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sterling throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sterling misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Sterling scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
McGregor lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sterling tries a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
Sterling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sterling blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Sterling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Sterling.
Sterling thumps McGregor with a low kick.
Sterling thumps McGregor with a low kick.
McGregor lands a head kick. Sterling smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sterling takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sterling pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sterling looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
Sterling cracks the inside of McGregor's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kier Sterling will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sterling throws a push kick but McGregor slaps the foot to one side.
McGregor misses with a hook. Sterling ducked under it nicely.
Sterling misses with a kick to the body
and Sterling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sterling throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Sterling will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor scores with a nice body kick.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sterling thows a body kick. McGregor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGregor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sterling's calf.
Sterling throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sterling lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGregor takes a step back to recover.
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!
Sterling misses with a body kick.
McGregor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sterling gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Sterling lands a leg kick that knocks McGregor off balance momentarily.
Sterling lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sterling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sterling connects with a leg kick. McGregor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sterling avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Sterling avoids them all with ease.
Sterling lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sterling throws a front kick that sends McGregor stumbling back into the cage.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sterling cracks the inside of McGregor's front leg.
Sterling lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Sterling scores with a push kick.
Sterling connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sterling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
McGregor lands with a nice body kick.
Sterling throws a front kick that sends McGregor stumbling back into the cage.
Sterling throws a push kick but McGregor slaps the foot to one side.
Sterling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sterling thumps McGregor with a low kick.
Sterling thows a body kick. McGregor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Sterling is looking to slow McGregor down with leg kicks.
Sterling attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sterling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Sterling finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Sterling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sterling throws a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
Sterling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
Sterling misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor.
Sterling lands a nice looking body kick.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sterling connects with a solid leg kick.
McGregor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sterling throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGregor counters with a body kick that stops Sterling in his tracks momentarily.
McGregor scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick from Sterling.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sterling fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sterling fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sterling looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregor scores with a head kick.
McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kier Sterling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sterling misses with a kick to the body.
Sterling wants to slow McGregor down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Sterling takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sterling throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGregor throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kier Sterling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McGregor moves out of range as Sterling throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sterling.
Sterling misses with a low kick.
McGregor blocks a leg kick.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Sterling.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.
McGregor half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGregor checks the leg kick.
Sterling moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sterling walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sterling.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sterling slips a straight right by McGregor.
Sterling turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McGregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sterling throws a push kick but McGregor slaps the foot to one side.
McGregor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sterling. That one must have hurt.
Sterling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sterling will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor throws a head kick that Sterling semi-blocks.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Sterling's front leg but catches the back leg as Sterling tries to avoid it.
Sterling pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGregor is out of range and Sterling settles back down.
Sterling takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sterling misses with a body kick.
Sterling turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sterling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGregor. That did some damage!
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor wants to slow Sterling down by chopping away at his legs.
McGregor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sterling lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGregor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGregor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Sterling is predictable there
and McGregor counters with a good low kick that Sterling was not able to check.
A low kick from Sterling misses
and McGregor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sterling connects with a solid leg kick.
Sterling scores with a push kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sterling connects with a solid leg kick.
Sterling thows a leg kick but McGregor checks it
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Sterling lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sterling avoids the body shot from McGregor.
#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sterling - that will leave a mark!
Sterling throws the kick towards the body but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor scores with a head kick. Sterling tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sterling throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sterling misses with a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Sterling will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor throws a head kick but Sterling moves out of range.
McGregor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sterling.
A low kick from Sterling is predictable there
and McGregor counters with a body kick that stops Sterling in his tracks momentarily.
Sterling throws a push kick but McGregor slaps the foot to one side.
Sterling scores with a push kick.
Sterling thows a leg kick but McGregor checks it
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
Sterling throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterling throws a front kick that sends McGregor stumbling back into the cage.
Sterling tries to land a body kick
and McGregor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sterling thinking.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
As McGregor backs off Sterling throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
Sterling gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGregor counters with a good, hard body kick but Sterling shrugs it off.
Sterling throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it.
McGregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGregor moves out of range as Sterling throws a body kick.
Sterling throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sterling lands a nice looking body kick.
McGregor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kier Sterling is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And McGregor counters with a quick kick to the body but Sterling blocks it.
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 Conor McGregor.
Well Sterling 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Conor McGregor!
In his post fight interview, Conor McGregor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
Whitney throws a quick counter head kick but McGregor was just out of range.
Whitney throws out a leg kick but McGregor moves out of range and Whitney only half commits.
Whitney throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Whitney throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Whitney tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Whitney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whitney. That's going to slow McGregor down.
McGregor throws a combination that misses
and Whitney counters with a nice body kick.
Whitney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whitney fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGregor.
Whitney throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitney throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Whitney.#T1#
Whitney throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Whitney throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Whitney misses with a body kick.
Whitney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whitney lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGregor takes a step back to recover.
Whitney feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down.
Whitney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whitney throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Whitney moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Whitney is predictable there
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Whitney backing up. Whitney nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Whitney tries a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Whitney.
Whitney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Whitney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitney is breathing heavily.
Whitney throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitney throws a counter high kick but McGregor was just alert enough to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Whitney misses.
Whitney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGregor misses with a hook.
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whitney looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whitney tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor lands a nice looking body kick.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whitney throws a quick counter head kick but McGregor was just out of range.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Whitney moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Whitney.
Whitney tries to land a leg kick but McGregor saw it coming and moves away.
Whitney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whitney throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Whitney's front leg but catches the back leg as Whitney tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
McGregor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGregor catches Whitney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whitney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robby Whitney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whitney's sensitive parts.
McGregor tests Whitney's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor blocks a head kick by Whitney.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Whitney throws out a leg kick but McGregor moves out of range and Whitney only half commits.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitney throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a good cross that connects.
McGregor stalks Whitney and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Whitney's face. Whitney staggers backwards, shaken.
Whitney throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whitney's knee momentarily.
McGregor sizes up Whitney with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Whitney throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGregor's head.
A lazy left from McGregor finds it's target.
Whitney takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor tries to bum rush Whitney with a series of wild strikes but Whitney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Whitney. Whitney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Whitney misses with a head kick.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitney connects with a high kick.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick from Whitney.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Whitney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitney connects with a high kick.
McGregor lands with a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Whitney might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Whitney throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitney tries to score with a low kick but McGregor moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
McGregor scores with a head kick. Whitney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Whitney throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Whitney with a body shot.
Whitney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGregor! But no joy.
Whitney shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Whitney blocks a jab.
Whitney thinks about countering with a head kick.
McGregor lands a high kick!
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Whitney is out of range.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Whitney lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor throws a wild body kick that Whitney sees coming a mile off.
Whitney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like McGregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Whitney throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Whitney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitney tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor unleashes a big counter combination but Whitney bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick by Whitney misses
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitney throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it.
As Whitney backs off McGregor throws a huge counter combo but Whitney manages to avoid it all.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Whitney moves out of range.
Whitney looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGregor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Whitney walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Whitney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor scores with a head kick. Whitney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Whitney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Whitney takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
Whitney throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by McGregor as he checks the leg kick.
Whitney avoids the head kick by McGregor.
A head kick from Whitney lands but McGregor takes it in his stride.
A good leg kick by McGregor.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor throws a head kick but Whitney moves out of range.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Whitney.
Whitney tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on McGregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Whitney throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Whitney backing up. Whitney nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whitney. Whitney obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitney lands with a slapping head kick.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Whitney lands a head kick!
McGregor moves out of range of the leg kick from Whitney.
McGregor looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Whitney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGregor throws a head kick but Whitney moves out of range.
Whitney cracks the inside of McGregor's front leg.
Whitney connects with a high kick.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Whitney lands with a kick to the temple. McGregor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGregor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whitney.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Whitney blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whitney misses with a head kick.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitney avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Whitney lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whitney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Whitney has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Whitney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Whitney throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Whitney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Whitney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWhitney.
Whitney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor thuds his right hand into Whitney's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crunch! Whitney slams his shin into McGregor's torso.
Whitney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitney blocks a head kick by McGregor.
#T2#
Whitney lands a leg kick that knocks McGregor off balance momentarily.
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Whitney.
Whitney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Whitney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whitney throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Whitney throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Whitney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Whitney.
Whitney throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
McGregor throws a head kick that Whitney semi-blocks.
Whitney throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
Whitney throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Whitney throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from McGregor misses.
McGregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Whitney on the side of the head.
Whitney throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a good low kick that Whitney was not able to check.
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whitney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Whitney throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like McGregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGregor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGregor checks the leg kick.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Whitney lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGregor's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGregor.
Whitney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whitney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitney throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGregor raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Whitney blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Whitney thows a body kick. McGregor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitney throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Robby Whitney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Whitney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor McGregor.
Well McGregor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
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Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Brandon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGregor.
Brandon misses with a double jab.
McGregor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nick Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brandon clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGregor is trying to break free.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Brandon has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon fails to pull guard.
Brandon is trying to pull guard but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Brandon.#BC2#
Brandon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
McGregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
McGregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brandon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brandon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brandon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGregor is pushing Brandon's head away, looking to escape. Brandon manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGregor tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Brandon raining down shots from the mount!
Brandon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGregor tries to buck Brandon off but he can't manage it.
Brandon controlling from mount. #T3#
Brandon trying to control but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Brandon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brandon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brandon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brandon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brandon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGregor is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Brandon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Brandon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGregor manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brandon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
McGregor explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Brandon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor looks to land a combination. Brandon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Brandon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brandon.
Brandon is standing up over McGregor. McGregor looks to escape but Brandon dives into side control.
Brandon trying to control the position but McGregor is working away.
McGregor bucks up and tries to throw Brandon off but instead Brandon has got his back!
The referee is taking a good look at McGregor as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Brandon!
#T1#
Brandon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Brandon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Brandon working for the choke.
Brandon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McGregor is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES#
McGregor is trying to shake Brandon off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Brandon won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Brandon scores with a head kick.
#T2#
A left lands for McGregor.
McGregor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandon.
McGregor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Brandon fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandon is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGregor avoids it really well and circles away.
Brandon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3##TD2#
Brandon drives through with a takedown into McGregor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGregor is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brandon dives into side control.
#REVR#
McGregor is pushing Brandon's head away, looking to escape. Brandon manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Brandon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brandon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGregor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4##ES#
McGregor sneaks out the side door and pushes Brandon away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandon closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Conor McGregor will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Brandon blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Brandon tries to counter with a clinch but McGregor shakes him off and moves away.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Brandon moves out of range easily.
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregor sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGregor.
McGregor feints and then cracks Brandon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandon down.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Brandon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Brandon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Brandon.
Brandon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brandon misses with a double jab
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Brandon rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Brandon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Brandon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGregor is trying to defend but Brandon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2##ES#
McGregor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Brandon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Brandon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGregor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by McGregor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandon wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
Brandon fails to land the takedown.#T3#
McGregor throws a combination. Brandon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there.
McGregor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brandon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
#ROC#
Brandon is rocked!#T4#
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McGregor! Brandon is out on his feet! McGregor rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Brandon is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Brandon is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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