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PFF 9 - Forbes vs Turkey
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1# Tessier looks to score with a jab to the body but MayGregor is just out of range. Tessier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MayGregor can pounce on him.
#CL# MayGregor clinches up with Tessier and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# MayGregor breaks the clinch.
MayGregor darts in trying to clinch and Tessier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Nice shot by Tessier.#CL# MayGregor moves into the clinch. MayGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Tessier controls the action.
Tessier lands a body punch in the clinch. MayGregor blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MayGregor tries to stall but Tessier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tessier misses with a body punch.
MayGregor misses with a body punch.
Tessier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. MayGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Tessier controls his hands.
Tessier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MayGregor avoids it.#T1# Tessier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MayGregors head. Tessier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MayGregor backwards. Tessier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tessier lands with a short head shot on the inside. MayGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Tessier controls the action.
MayGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MayGregor wants to stall.
MayGregor misses with some punches.
MayGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tessier has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. MayGregor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tessier can turn it around. Tessier misses with a body punch.
MayGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MayGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Tessier controls the action.
MayGregor scores with a shoulder strike. MayGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tessier's efforts to push away. Tessier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MayGregor throws a head punch that misses. Tessier is leaning against MayGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2##BC# MayGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MayGregor wants to clinch up but Tessier keeps it at a distance. MayGregor has a takedown stuffed. Tessier now looks to counter with a shot at the body. 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! MayGregor takes a swing at Tessier's ribcage but misses. MayGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tessier manages to avoid it. MayGregor takes one to the chin there. Tessier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Tessier throws a shot to the body.
MayGregor is looking to clinch but Tessier is avoiding it.
Tessier takes a swing at MayGregor's ribcage but misses. MayGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Tessier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. MayGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. MayGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Tessier. The fight stays on the outside here - MayGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3# MayGregor tries to clinch but Tessier moves out of range. MayGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Tessier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tessier lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Tessier catches MayGregor right on the button with a cross. MayGregor is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL# MayGregor drives through and clinches with Tessier against the cage.
MayGregor is looking to control Tessier's arms but Tessier gets an underhook and turns him. Now MayGregor has his back to the cage. Tessier misses with a hook to the ribs.
MayGregor misses with a short punch on the inside. Tessier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. MayGregor misses with some punches.
Tessier working aggressively here.
MayGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. MayGregor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Tessier. MayGregor tries to stall but Tessier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Tessier.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4# MayGregor pushes Tessier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Tessier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MayGregor's elbow. Tessier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tessier lands a shot to the body. MayGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MayGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Tessier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. MayGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tessier as MayGregor tries to tie him up. MayGregor taking a breather. #BC# MayGregor breaks the clinch.
Tessier looks for a takedown but MayGregor sprawls well. Tessier is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Tessier lands with a shot to the body. A combination from Tessier does no damage. MayGregor is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Tessier fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Tessier dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# MayGregor misses with a kick to the body and Tessier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Tessier has closed the distance and engaged MayGregor in a clinch.
#BC# MayGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tessier connects with a body shot that sends MayGregor's belly button to the back. Tessier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MayGregor manages to avoid it. Tessier throws a jab but it's blocked by MayGregor. Tessier is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. The fight stays on the outside here - MayGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tessier throws out a loose jab but MayGregor uses good head movement to avoid it. Tessier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MayGregor counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Tessier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MayGregor manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tessier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# MayGregor closes the distance and clinches. MayGregor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Nicholas Tessier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A head punch on the inside from MayGregor fails to land. #T1# MayGregor has Tessier pressed against the cage, preventing Tessier from circling away and getting back to striking at range. MayGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tessier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short left from MayGregor. MayGregor lands an uppercut. MayGregor lands a left hand.
MayGregor tries to throw a body punch but Tessier avoids it by throwing MayGregor back against the cage. MayGregor misses with a knee strike.
Tessier tries a body shot but MayGregor blocks it.
Tessier goes for a takedown attempt but MayGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tessier swats away the attempt to clinch by MayGregor. Tessier tries to counter with a clinch but MayGregor shakes him off and moves away. Tessier missing with a left hand there. MayGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tessier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tessier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tessier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. MayGregor moves out of range as Tessier throws a body kick.
Tessier misses the shot to the body. #T2# MayGregor with a jab. MayGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
MayGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! MayGregor wants to clinch up but Tessier keeps it at a distance.#CL# MayGregor instigates a clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Tessier.
Tessier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MayGregor backwards. MayGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tessier misses with a short punch on the inside. MayGregor working aggressively here.
MayGregor tries to score a body lock takedown but Tessier shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Tessier tries to throw a body punch but MayGregor avoids it by throwing Tessier back against the cage. A short right from MayGregor on the inside. MayGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. MayGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut. MayGregor is trying to stall.
#T3# MayGregor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tessier prevents it.
MayGregor misses with an elbow over the top. MayGregor wants to stall.
MayGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
MayGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. Tessier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MayGregors head. Tessier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. MayGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MayGregor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Tessier tries to work over MayGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tessier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. MayGregor working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Tessier.
MayGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Tessier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MayGregor.
MayGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. MayGregor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tessier tries a body shot but MayGregor blocks it.
Tessier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Tessier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tessier blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from MayGregor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tessier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MayGregor backwards. MayGregor is trying to maintain a safe position but Tessier gets an underhook and turns MayGregor into the cage. MayGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tessier tries a body shot but MayGregor blocks it.
Tessier lands a body punch in the clinch. Tessier misses with some punches.
MayGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tessier looks to throw an elbow but misses. Tessier lands a shot to the body. 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 Boyd MayGregor 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. This is the final round! #R3# Tessier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MayGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Tessier. MayGregor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. MayGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tessier paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tessier cracks a nice hook into MayGregor's ribs. MayGregor tries to clinch there but Tessier circles away.
Tessier misses with a right hand #CL# and MayGregor counters into the clinch. Nicely done. MayGregor blocks a body shot from Tessier. MayGregor is trying to stall.
A short left from MayGregor. MayGregor lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tessier lands a nice uppercut. Tessier throws a head punch that misses. MayGregor working aggressively here.
MayGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tessier lands with a short shot to the head. MayGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Tessier stalling.
Tessier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MayGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tessier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Tessier. Tessier lands a nice shot to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MayGregor. MayGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tessier's elbow. Tessier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tessier lands with a short head shot on the inside. Tessier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MayGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MayGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Tessier prevents a body shot from MayGregor. A quick uppercut on the inside from MayGregor. MayGregor misses with a short punch on the inside. MayGregor tries a body shot but Tessier blocks it.
#T2# MayGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tessier tries to throw a body punch but MayGregor avoids it by throwing Tessier back against the cage. MayGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Tessier controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Tessier trying to land knees to the body.
Tessier slows down the pace here.
Tessier lands a hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! MayGregor is trying to pull guard but Tessier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Tessier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD# MayGregor manages to pull guard.
#SUB# MayGregor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# MayGregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tessier. #SUB2# Tessier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Tessier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Tessier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# MayGregor working for submissions but it's allowed Tessier to get to half guard.
Tessier moves nicely into side control. #T4# Tessier happy to just control the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. MayGregor gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tessier cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
MayGregor tries to hold on but Tessier postures up. Tessier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Tessier takes MayGregor's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, MayGregor is in trouble. #SUB2# MayGregor defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Nicholas Tessier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Tessier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Tessier! Boyd MayGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'Man, fuck yo cracka ass...lemme get my nine and show y'all what it is right now, muthafucka...'.
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Event:
PFF 5 - Hunter vs Smith
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but MayGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dos Oliviera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. MayGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
MayGregor throws a shot to the body.
MayGregor cracks Dos Oliviera with an open hand slap. MayGregor throws a right and a left that both miss. MayGregor feints a jab promting Dos Oliviera to slip. MayGregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dos Oliviera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. A right-left combo lands from MayGregor. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! MayGregor throws a head kick that misses. Boyd MayGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dos Oliviera has a takedown stuffed. MayGregor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dos Oliviera defends it well. MayGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2# MayGregor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dos Oliviera quickly recovers to half guard.#ES# Dos Oliviera kicks off MayGregor and gets to his feet. Dos Oliviera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dos Oliviera throws a sloppy head kick and MayGregor moves out of range easily. Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MayGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away. MayGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dos Oliviera tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1# Dos Oliviera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MayGregor can pounce on him.
MayGregor scores with a nice body kick.
MayGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. MayGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. MayGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera. MayGregor cracks a nice hook into Dos Oliviera's ribs. MayGregor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. MayGregor cracks a nice hook into Dos Oliviera's ribs. MayGregor closes the distance and lands a one-two. MayGregor punishes Dos Oliviera's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. MayGregor scores with a body shot.
MayGregor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dos Oliviera rather than just go for the knockout. MayGregor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dos Oliviera eats them both and turns towards MayGregor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. MayGregor jabs Dos Oliviera right on the nose. Dos Oliviera blinks but takes it well. Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but MayGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. MayGregor throws a wild body kick that Dos Oliviera sees coming a mile off. MayGregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Oliviera's sensitive parts. Dos Oliviera dives in for a single leg takedown but MayGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him. MayGregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. MayGregor is working the combinations to good effect here. A decent looking body kick lands there for MayGregor.#T2# Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MayGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. MayGregor scores with a jab to the body. MayGregor blocks a head kick by Dos Oliviera.
MayGregor tries to counter by closing the distance. MayGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
MayGregor throws a series of punches but Dos Oliviera moves out of range. Dos Oliviera closes the distance and clinches up with MayGregor, looking for a takedown. Dos Oliviera pushes MayGregor against the cage but MayGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Boyd MayGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dos Oliviera is breathing heavily. MayGregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dos Oliviera is trying hard to land a takedown here. MayGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MayGregor. Dos Oliviera shoots in but MayGregor avoids the takedown attempt easily. MayGregor lands a nice hook to Dos Oliviera's body. Dos Oliviera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MayGregor. Dos Oliviera shrugs it off though. The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Oliviera looks like he's thinking about clinching though. MayGregor lands a nice looking body kick.#T3# Dos Oliviera dives in for a single leg takedown but MayGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2# MayGregor closes the distance and clinches. MayGregor gets underhooks to prevent Dos Oliviera's takedown attempt.
MayGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. MayGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dos Oliviera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MayGregor after a bit of a struggle. #BC2# MayGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A jab lands there for MayGregor. MayGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2# MayGregor has Dos Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from MayGregor.
Dos Oliviera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MayGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks. MayGregor taking a breather. MayGregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Oliviera backwards. #T4# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MayGregor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2# MayGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dos Oliviera dives in for a single leg takedown but MayGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A decent looking body kick lands there for MayGregor. MayGregor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. MayGregor lands a body shot.
MayGregor stuns Dos Oliviera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2# MayGregor moves into the clinch. Dos Oliviera takes a shot to the head. #BC2# MayGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# MayGregor moves into range and clinches up with Dos Oliviera. Dos Oliviera drops down looking for an ankle pick but MayGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. MayGregor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. MayGregor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Dos Oliviera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. MayGregor scores with a hook to the body. Dos Oliviera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd MayGregor dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# A decent looking body kick lands there for MayGregor. MayGregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Boyd MayGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. MayGregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but MayGregor shows good takedown defense. MayGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. MayGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Dos Oliviera gets tackled into the cage by MayGregor. MayGregor maintains the clinch. MayGregor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dos Oliviera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Dos Oliviera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MayGregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boyd MayGregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Dos Oliviera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him. A shot in the inside from MayGregor. Stalling in the clinch from MayGregor.
MayGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dos Oliviera takes a shot to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2# MayGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# MayGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dos Oliviera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. MayGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Boyd MayGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup. MayGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Dos Oliviera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. MayGregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Oliviera off the cage and back into range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch. MayGregor stalks Dos Oliviera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Oliviera's face. Dos Oliviera staggers backwards, shaken. MayGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera. Dos Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet. MayGregor lands a jab to Dos Oliviera's midsection.#CL2# MayGregor clinches up against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dos Oliviera fails to pull guard.
MayGregor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. MayGregor lands with a light punch inside. MayGregor lands a right hand. MayGregor lands an elbow just above Dos Oliviera 's eye. #T2# A right hook to the body lands for MayGregor.
Dos Oliviera being controlled against the cage.#BC2# MayGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# MayGregor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dos Oliviera is trying to defend but MayGregor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are battling for position here. Dos Oliviera manages to regain full guard. Nice work. MayGregor wants to get up but he can't break Dos Oliviera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Dos Oliviera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. MayGregor's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3# Dos Oliviera keeping moving, preventing MayGregor from controlling successfully. MayGregor controlling from the top position. #SUB# MayGregor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MayGregor trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom. Paulo Dos Oliviera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dos Oliviera wants to sweep but no luck. Dos Oliviera pulls MayGregor in close to prevent any damage. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Dos Oliviera is looking for a triangle but MayGregor pushes his legs off easily.
Dos Oliviera trying to keep a closed guard but MayGregor is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# MayGregor is posturing up here but Dos Oliviera has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! MayGregor tries to roll out but it's too tight and MayGregor has to tap! Slick submission there by Dos Oliviera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Dos Oliviera! An out of breath Paulo Dos Oliviera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Boyd MayGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'Man, fuck yo cracka ass...lemme get my nine and show y'all what it is right now, muthafucka...'.
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Event:
PFF4 - Steve vs Ohanian
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# MayGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses. Bailey scores with a crisp jab that stopped MayGregor in his tracks. A combination from MayGregor does no damage. Bailey misses with a body kick. MayGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bailey has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as MayGregor is landing a low percentage of strikes. MayGregor works over Bailey's head and body with a nice combination. Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey misses with a wild combination.
#CL# MayGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
MayGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bailey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MayGregor up against the cage. MayGregor is pushing Bailey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1##BC# MayGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. MayGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bailey swats him away and circles back towards the center. MayGregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bailey's head. Bailey misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailey throws a head kick but MayGregor moves out of range.
Bailey fails to land with a series of punches.
Bailey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. MayGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick. MayGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and MayGregor moves out of range easily. MayGregor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bailey sprawls and moves away.#T2# MayGregor lands with a nice body kick. MayGregor tries to clinch there but Bailey circles away.
MayGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from MayGregor.#CL# MayGregor pushes Bailey up against the cage in a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bailey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bailey blocks a body shot from MayGregor. MayGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bailey is defending well for now. Bailey is trying to break the clinch but MayGregor has him pressed against the cage. MayGregor working aggressively here.
#BC# MayGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. MayGregor moves in looking to clinch but Bailey pushes him off. Bailey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3# Bailey avoids the body shot from MayGregor.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MayGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. MayGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bailey paws at him with a jab and circles away. MayGregor tries to clinch but Bailey is having none of it. MayGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# MayGregor has managed to clinch.
MayGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MayGregor lands with a right to the head. Bailey takes an elbow to the forehead. MayGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MayGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey takes a shot to the head. #T4# MayGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bailey's efforts to push away. MayGregor slowing the pace effectively.#BC# MayGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. MayGregor lands with a straight right. Bailey didn't see that one coming.#CL# MayGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! MayGregor throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Bailey manages to break the clinch.
Bailey tries a head kick but it misses.
MayGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# MayGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# MayGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bailey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd MayGregor dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and MayGregor moves out of range easily. Boyd MayGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bailey misses with a wild combination.
Bailey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MayGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey's head. MayGregor tries to clinch up. A head kick misses from MayGregor. MayGregor wants to clinch up but Bailey keeps it at a distance. Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MayGregor defends it well. MayGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around? Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MayGregor. Bailey lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Bailey. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bailey throws a series of punches but MayGregor moves out of range. Boyd MayGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# MayGregor closes the distance and pushes Bailey back into the cage. Bailey can't break the clinch.
MayGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bailey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1# MayGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
MayGregor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MayGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bailey backwards. Bailey is looking to break free of the clinch but MayGregor has double underhooks. MayGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
MayGregor scores with a hook to the body. Bailey wants to get back to striking at distance but MayGregor won't allow it.
MayGregor tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey tries to circle away but MayGregor has him pinned against the cage. MayGregor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2# Bailey tries to break the clinch but MayGregor is controlling the position. Bailey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. MayGregor misses with a punch to the body.
Boyd MayGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bailey is looking to break free of the clinch but MayGregor has double underhooks. MayGregor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bailey or not. #BC# MayGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# MayGregor pushes Bailey up against the cage in a clinch. Bailey wants to break free but MayGregor has control.
MayGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey. MayGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailey avoids it. Bailey prevents a body shot from MayGregor. #T3# MayGregor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. MayGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MayGregor scores with a shoulder strike. MayGregor missing with knees to the body.
MayGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey avoiding damage as MayGregor throws knees to the body.
MayGregor lands with a left to the head. Bailey tries to break the clinch but MayGregor is controlling the position. MayGregor misses with a knee to the head. #BC2# Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MayGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bailey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and MayGregor moves out of range easily. MayGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey lands a nice looking kick to the body. MayGregor takes a step back to recover. #CL# MayGregor closes the distance and pushes Bailey back into the cage. MayGregor lands an elbow just above Bailey 's eye. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! MayGregor misses with a body punch.
Bailey is trying to break the clinch but MayGregor is controlling him. Bailey is trying to push MayGregor away but MayGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bailey is trying to push MayGregor away but MayGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd MayGregor dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# MayGregor looks to land a combination but Bailey avoids it well. Bailey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MayGregor. Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MayGregor circles away quickly and effectively. MayGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey connects with a right hand. MayGregor shakes it off. Bailey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MayGregor throws a shot to the body.
MayGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bailey. Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MayGregor defends it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! MayGregor lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
Bailey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MayGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. MayGregor wants to clinch. Bailey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MayGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1# MayGregor throws a nice looking combination but Bailey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bailey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MayGregor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bailey scrambles back to his feet. MayGregor is looking to clinch. MayGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bailey moves out of range and avoids them all easily. MayGregor tries to clinch there but Bailey circles away.
Bailey throws a combination. MayGregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A punch combination from Bailey misses. Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bailey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from MayGregor. Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MayGregor circles away quickly and effectively. MayGregor throws a right and a left that Bailey avoids nicely. MayGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Bailey circles away.
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bailey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MayGregor connects with a right hand. Bailey shakes it off. MayGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. MayGregor tries to clinch up but Bailey circles away and keeps his distance. Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. MayGregor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses. MayGregor lands with a nice combination. Bailey backs away looking to recover. MayGregor scores with the left hand. Bailey knows he should have avoided that one. Bailey throws a head kick but MayGregor moves out of range.
Bailey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bailey walks forward, straight into a front kick from MayGregor. MayGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and MayGregor moves out of range easily. Bailey misses with a low kick.
MayGregor fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3# The fight stays on the outside here - MayGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# MayGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bailey, pushing him back against the cage. A body shot lands from MayGregor.
A right hand to the body from MayGregor.
MayGregor tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
MayGregor stalling the fight.
MayGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bailey blocks it with crossed arms. MayGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# MayGregor breaks from the clinch.
#T4# MayGregor lands a front kick. Bailey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. MayGregor is looking to counter the offense by Bailey and move into the clinch. MayGregor tries to clinch up but Bailey circles away and keeps his distance. Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. MayGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bailey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bailey lands a slapping body shot.
MayGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Bailey. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bailey looks to land a right hand but MayGregor moved out of range. MayGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. MayGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bailey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. MayGregor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bailey's calf. MayGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Boyd MayGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bailey throws a series of punches but MayGregor avoids them all with ease. Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MayGregor throws out the jab. Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bailey misses with a few strikes there.
Ray Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bailey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MayGregor has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight! Boyd MayGregor showed his dominance in that final round. Well MayGregor 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd MayGregor! A very excited looking Boyd MayGregor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. Ray Bailey spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back bigger, better and stronger. I'll fight anybody anywhere bitches'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1# MayGregor stuns Edwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. MayGregor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Edwin tries to close the distance and clinch but MayGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. MayGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Edwin tries to clinch up but MayGregor circles away and keeps his distance. MayGregor swinging wildly here.
MayGregor avoids the body shot from Edwin.
A jab from Edwin does it's job there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MayGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwin was well out of range. Poor timing from MayGregor.#CL# Edwin forces MayGregor back against the cage and clinches. Edwin swings wildly with an uppercut but MayGregor uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# MayGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Edwin throws a shot to the body.
MayGregor misses with a hook. Edwin ducked under it nicely. Edwin tries to counter by clinching up but MayGregor breaks away and moves out of range. MayGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MayGregor walks into a straight right hand from Edwin. A swing and a miss from Edwin. Edwin is looking to clinch but MayGregor is avoiding it.
Edwin tries to clinch but MayGregor moves out of range. Edwin wants to clinch. MayGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2# MayGregor throws a right and a left that Edwin avoids nicely. Edwin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. MayGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Edwin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Nice shot by Edwin. Edwin looks to throw the jab but MayGregor is out of range. Good shot there by Edwin. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. MayGregor scores with a shot to the body.
#CL# Edwin drives through and clinches with MayGregor against the cage.
#T3# Edwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwin misses with some punches.
MayGregor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edwin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Edwin scores with a shot to the side of MayGregor's head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Edwin has a couple of punches blocked by MayGregor.
Edwin is working MayGregor over against the cage. A short left from Edwin. MayGregor gets through Edwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. MayGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwin. MayGregor misses with some punches.
Edwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
MayGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwin pushes MayGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. MayGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch. Edwin lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Edwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. MayGregor blocking some punches.
#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by MayGregor. MayGregor tries to stall but Edwin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edwin has a couple of punches blocked by MayGregor.
Edwin lands with a light punch inside. Edwin throws a punch but it's blocked by MayGregor. Edwin struggles to land a body shot inside as MayGregor controls his hands.
Edwin struggles to land a body shot inside as MayGregor controls his hands.
MayGregor is pushing Edwin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Edwin lands an uppercut. Edwin digs a right hand underneath MayGregor's ribcage. MayGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Edwin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Edwin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC# MayGregor is rocked! Edwin throws a punch but it's blocked by MayGregor. MayGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwin finish him? A right hook to the body lands for Edwin.
MayGregor looks winded! Edwin dips a shoulder and cracks MayGregor with a mighty uppercut! MayGregor falls back against the cage and Edwin unloads with a barrage of strikes! MayGregor is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Edwin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Edwin!
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