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Event:
Impact
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# Parrell lands with an overhand left. Parrell drops his hands momentarily and McGregor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. McGregor misses with a head kick.
Parrell dodges the punch combination from McGregor .
Parrell throws a counter combo. McGregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parrell. Parrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor . Parrell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Some wild striking there from Parrell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice combination there by Parrell.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Parrell misses with a combination
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##CL# McGregor instigates a clinch. #BC2# Parrell breaks the clinch.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Parrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McGregor lands an overhand right. McGregor throws a head kick that misses letting Parrell counter with a right hand. Parrell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGregor stuns Parrell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. McGregor tries to clinch but fails miserably and Parrell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Parrell wants to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch position. McGregor throws a lazy head kick letting Parrell counter with a right hand. McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Parrell wants to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Parrell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2# McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parrell.
Left hook, right uppercut from Parrell. A jab from Parrell finds it's way through McGregor 's defenses. Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGregor scores with a punch to the head. Parrell throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely. McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parrell moves away. McGregor thuds his right hand into Parrell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McGregor lands a right hook to the body.
McGregor misses with a looping right. Parrell throws a right and a left that both miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Parrell dominated that round. That's time! McGregor 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing. McGregor lands with a shot to the body. McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL# McGregor rushes Parrell and presses him up against the ropes. Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregor as Parrell tries to tie him up. McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head. Parrell scores with a shot to the side of McGregor 's head. A frustrated look appears on Parrell's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Parrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab. McGregor connects with a single shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGregor darts in trying to clinch and Parrell counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor . This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big left from Parrell misses. McGregor is looking to counter with head kicks. Nathan Parrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# McGregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parrell blocks a head kick by McGregor .
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McGregor sets himself, and Parrell steps forward looking for the clinch! McGregor avoids it this time.#CL# McGregor closes the distance and pushes Parrell back into the ropes. McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parrells head. A right hand to the body from McGregor .
McGregor lands an uppercut. Parrell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Parrell tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Parrell back against the ropes. #BC2# Parrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McGregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parrell on the side of the head. McGregor feints and then cracks Parrell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parrell down. McGregor throws a body shot but no joy. McGregor cracks a nice hook into Parrell's ribs. Parrell is breathing heavily.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McGregor darts in trying to clinch and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McGregor works Parrell's body with a nice hook. Parrell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor lands a nice shot that snaps Parrell's head back.
Parrell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. McGregor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parrells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Parrell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. McGregor throws out a loose jab but Parrell uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd cheers as Parrell lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGregor doesn't seem phased though. Parrell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGregor to score with a decent uppercut. McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Parrell counters with a two punch combo. McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McGregor slips a straight right by Parrell. McGregor defending well as Parrell loads up on a big left hand. McGregor is looking to counter punch. McGregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parrell at a distance.
Parrell throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely. Parrell just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcGregor . McGregor misses with a hook
and Parrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McGregor cracks Parrell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. McGregor lands with a straight right. Parrell didn't see that one coming.#CL# McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. 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! A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor . McGregor lands with a left to the head. McGregor keeps control of Parrell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. McGregor blocks a body shot from Parrell. #T1# A quick uppercut on the inside from McGregor . McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor pushes Parrell back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. McGregor digs a right hand into Parrell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parrell's gas tank. Conor McGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far. Parrell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2# Parrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McGregor throws a sloppy head kick letting Parrell counter with a right hand. Parrell on the wrong end of a nice jab. McGregor tries to clinch up but Parrell circles away and keeps his distance. McGregor throws a lazy head kick and Parrell counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt. McGregor with a jab. McGregor is looking to clinch. McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Parrell paws at him with a jab and circles away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McGregor 's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2# McGregor tries to clinch up. McGregor throws a hook but Parrell avoids it easily. Parrell unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parrell. McGregor is looking to counter punch. Parrell throws a lazy right hand but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. McGregor throws a sloppy head kick #CL2# and Parrell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parrell. Parrell can't break the clinch.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut. Parrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parrell is trying to force a seperation but McGregor has the dominant position. McGregor lands a left hand.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. McGregor lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Parrell working hard to break the clinch. McGregor lands with a right to the head. Parrell can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Conor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round. I think McGregor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor !
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Event:
Contest
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1# McGregor misses with a head kick.
Czereczenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Czereczenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Czereczenko tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've been told by Czereczenko's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Czereczenko circles away.
Czereczenko tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Czereczenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Czereczenko throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McGregor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Czereczenko counters with a two punch combo. Donk. McGregor catches Czereczenko right on the button with a cross. 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 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. McGregor throws a head kick but Czereczenko moves out of range.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Czereczenko counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Czereczenko to acknowledge the strikes. McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Czereczenko misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1# Czereczenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Czereczenko misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Czereczenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# McGregor drives through and clinches with Czereczenko against the ropes.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Czereczenko breaks from the clinch.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Czereczenko's shoulder, as Czereczenko tries to avoid the shot. Czereczenko throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Czereczenko lands a right hook to the body.
Czereczenko throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Czereczenko moves out of range of the body kick from McGregor .
Czereczenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Czereczenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Czereczenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregor .#T2# Czereczenko throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease. Czereczenko is breathing heavily. McGregor tries to bum rush Czereczenko with a series of wild strikes but Czereczenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McGregor tries to clinch but Czereczenko is having none of it. Czereczenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Czereczenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. McGregor misses with a straight right. McGregor looks to throw the jab but Czereczenko is out of range. #CL2# McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Czereczenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGregor . The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# Czereczenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Czereczenko's belly button to the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blazko Czereczenko dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# A combination from Czereczenko does no damage. Czereczenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2# McGregor clinches. Czereczenko is trying to force a seperation but McGregor has the dominant position. McGregor has Czereczenko pressed against the ropes, preventing Czereczenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range. McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. McGregor scores with a shoulder strike. McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Czereczenko uses good head movement to avoid it. McGregor lands with a left to the head. McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside. Czereczenko is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGregor lands with a right to the head. McGregor lands a right hand. McGregor lands a nice uppercut. McGregor lands a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McGregor lands with a light punch inside. McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor . #T1# Nice body punch from McGregor - that landed with a thud.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head. McGregor lands a shoulder strike. Czereczenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor . Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Czereczenko can't break the clinch.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2# Czereczenko is rocked! McGregor presses Czereczenko against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Oh Czereczenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Czereczenko backwards. McGregor lands a shoulder strike. McGregor cracks Czereczenko with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Czereczenko goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Czereczenko wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Conor McGregor !
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Event:
QFC Tournament 731 Round 1
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1# McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss! Polik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Polik gets tackled into the cage by McGregor . McGregor maintains the clinch. McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside. A short uppercut from Polik. Polik working some nice short punches in the clinch. Polik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polik is working McGregor over against the cage. McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Polik uses good head movement to avoid it. McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Polik scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short left from Polik. McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. Polik lands a body punch. Polik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Polik lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land. Polik presses McGregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Polik. Polik lands with a light punch inside. Polik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Polik controls the action.
Polik pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside. McGregor misses with a body punch.
Polik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polik blocking some punches.
Polik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Polik lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. Polik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor . Polik lands with a light punch inside. Polik presses McGregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. McGregor looks winded! McGregor throws a head punch that misses. A right handed body shot lands from Polik.
Polik lands with a short head shot on the inside. McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Polik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polik lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Polik blocking some punches.
Polik is working McGregor over against the cage. A shot in the inside from Polik. Polik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2# A right handed body shot lands from Polik.
Polik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Polik gets through McGregor 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Polik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor . Polik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. Polik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A right handed body shot lands from Polik.
Polik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice body punch from Polik - that landed with a thud.
Polik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Polik.
Polik blocks a body shot from McGregor . Good body shot from Polik.
Polik scores with an uppercut up the middle. Polik lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. Polik scores with a nice hook to the head. McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Polik.
Polik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. #T3# Polik lands with a right to the head. Polik lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polik lands a left hand.
McGregor misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Polik. Polik lands a body punch in the clinch. Polik works on McGregor 's body with a couple of short punches. Polik scores with a hook to the body. Polik lands an uppercut. Polik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. A short right from Polik on the inside. Polik scores with a shot to the side of McGregor 's head. A short body shot lands from Polik as the two fighters clinch.
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! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Polik. Polik scores with a shoulder strike. Polik works on McGregor 's body with a couple of short punches. Polik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polik. Polik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Polik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Nice body punch from Polik - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Polik.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Polik scores with a shot to the side of McGregor 's head. Polik lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. Polik lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. Polik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Polik pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Polik lands a body punch. Polik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Polik lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. A shot in the inside from Polik. Polik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Polik digs a right hand underneath McGregor 's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected. Polik lands an uppercut. McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Polik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Polik is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Polik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. Polik lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolip Polik dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Polik lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming. McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Polik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Polik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Polik closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the cage. Polik lands on the inside with an uppercut. McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Polik. Polik lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Polik lands with a right to the head. McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Polik.
Polik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGregor is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Polik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Polik. A short uppercut from Polik. #T1# Polik digs a right hand into McGregor 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor 's gas tank. A nice right hand lands inside from Polik. Polik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Polik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Polik lands with a short shot to the head. Polik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Polik lands an uppercut. Polik gets through McGregor 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Polik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around? A right handed body shot lands from Polik.
Polik lands an uppercut. Polik scores with a nice hook to the head. Polik working some nice short punches in the clinch. 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! Polik lands a nice uppercut. Polik lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. Polik lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. Polik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Polik. Polik blocking some punches.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Polik.
Kolip Polik has scored more points in the clinch so far. Polik scores with a hook to the body.#T2# Polik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Polik.
A short right from Polik. A short right from Polik on the inside. McGregor working aggressively here.
Polik cracks McGregor with a nice body shot. Polik lands a hook to the side of the head. Polik lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. Polik lands on the inside with an uppercut. Polik lands a nice uppercut. Polik gets through McGregor 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Polik. Polik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGregor . McGregor misses with the head strike.
Polik scores with an uppercut up the middle. Polik gets through McGregor 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Polik lands with a left to the head. Polik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Polik scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3# Good body shot from Polik.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Polik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. McGregor takes a shot to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Polik. A nice left hand lands by Polik.
Polik lands a hook to the side of the head. Polik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Polik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Polik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not. A nice right hand lands inside from Polik. Polik lands a nice shot to the body. Polik is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Polik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Polik. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Polik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Polik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Polik lands with a short shot to the head. Polik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. #T4# A short left from Polik. Polik lands a body punch in the clinch. Polik lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Polik.
Polik digs a right hand into McGregor 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor 's gas tank. A quick uppercut on the inside from Polik. Polik scores with a shoulder strike. Polik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. Polik scores with an uppercut up the middle. McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Polik lands with a short shot to the head. Polik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Polik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Polik lands a nice shot to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A shot in the inside from Polik. Polik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Polik lands a shot to the body. A body shot lands from Polik.
A short right from Polik on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolip Polik dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Polik clobbers McGregor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Polik cracks a nice hook into McGregor 's ribs. McGregor misses with a hook. Polik ducked under it nicely. McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Polik moves out of range easily. McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Polik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2# McGregor moves into the clinch. Polik lands a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Polik - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor . Polik lands a left hand.
Polik lands a shoulder strike. McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Polik scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Polik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Polik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Polik scores with a shot to the side of McGregor 's head. Polik lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Polik. Polik digs a right hand underneath McGregor 's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected. Polik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Polik. Polik cracks McGregor with a nice body shot. Good body shot from Polik.
Polik lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Polik. Polik is working McGregor over against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Polik. A short right from Polik on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Polik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Polik lands with a right to the head. Polik lands a left hand.
A short left from Polik. #T2# Polik lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. A short body shot lands from Polik as the two fighters clinch.
Polik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Polik lands a nice uppercut. McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
Polik lands a body punch. Polik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Polik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Polik pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. McGregor 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Polik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregor s head. Polik scores with a shot to the side of McGregor 's head. Polik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polik lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. Polik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polik scores with a hook to the body. Polik lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Polik. Polik lands an uppercut.#T3# Polik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Polik. Polik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Polik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Polik lands with a short shot to the head. Polik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Polik working some nice short punches in the clinch. Polik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregor s head. Polik lands a left hand.
Kolip Polik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Polik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. McGregor throws a head punch that misses. McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Polik uses good head movement to avoid it. McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polik's elbow. McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Polik. Polik scores with a shoulder strike. A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor . McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Polik uses good head movement to avoid it. Polik scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land. Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor .
And that's the end of the fight! Kolip Polik showed his dominance in that final round. Well Polik 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Kolip Polik! Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Kolip Polik! Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Kolip Polik!
Kolip Polik wins by unanimous decision! After winning the bout, Kolip Polik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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