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Event:
AnC 9
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
McGregaw lands a two punch combo.
Quinn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Connaw McGregaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregaw lands with a hook. Quinn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGregaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quinn throws a sloppy head kick and McGregaw moves out of range easily.
Quinn shoots for a takedown but McGregaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGregaw seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGregaw's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGregaw duly obliges.
Quinn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGregaw scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by McGregaw.
McGregaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGregaw connects with an inside leg kick.
McGregaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGregaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregaw, right into the meat.
McGregaw lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Quinn backs up against the cage.
Quinn closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregaw circles away.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from McGregaw.
McGregaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregaw works the jab nicely.
McGregaw looks to land a combination but Quinn avoids it well.
Quinn tries to counter with a clinch but McGregaw shakes him off and moves away.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregaw as he avoids it easily.
Connaw McGregaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niall Quinn.
Quinn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGregaw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregaw as he avoids it easily.
It looked like McGregaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Quinn clinches up with McGregaw and pushes him back against the cage.
McGregaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quinn tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
McGregaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregaw throws a leg kick which misses Quinn's front leg but catches the back leg as Quinn tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGregaw but McGregaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quinn looks winded!
Quinn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Quinn goes for a double leg but McGregaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGregaw continues to drive forward.
A combination from McGregaw does no damage.
A nice combination there by McGregaw.
McGregaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregaw.
McGregaw is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregaw, right into the meat.
McGregaw lands a slapping body shot.
McGregaw connects with a right hand. Quinn shakes it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Quinn or perhaps it was just good defense by McGregaw, which made it look bad.
McGregaw connects with a single shot there.
McGregaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quinn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregaw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGregaw throws a nice looking combination but Quinn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGregaw!
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregaw. That's going to slow Quinn down.
McGregaw feints a jab promting Quinn to slip. McGregaw then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Quinn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Quinn is rocked!#T3#
McGregaw lands a leg kick that knocks Quinn off balance momentarily.
McGregaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connaw McGregaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregaw, right into the meat.
McGregaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from McGregaw. Those never looked like landing.
McGregaw stalks Quinn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Quinn's face. Quinn staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Quinn does no damage.
McGregaw lands a jab to Quinn's midsection.
Quinn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGregaw.
McGregaw stalks Quinn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Quinn's face. Quinn staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
McGregaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGregaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGregaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Quinn is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregaw finish him?
McGregaw throws a shot to the body.
Quinn seems to have recovered his senses.
Quinn throws a body punch but McGregaw moves out of range. #T4#
McGregaw pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Quinn back to the cage. McGregaw follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Quinn avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGregaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregaw displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McGregaw misses with a double jab.
McGregaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGregaw scoring well with a low kick there.
McGregaw moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quinn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGregaw scores with a jab.
McGregaw misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connaw McGregaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McGregaw stalks Quinn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Quinn's face. Quinn staggers backwards, shaken.
Connaw McGregaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from McGregaw tenderised Quinn's leg. Quinn is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGregaw lands a jab to the nose.
McGregaw connects with a leg kick. Quinn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGregaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quinn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quinn is trying desperately to land a takedown but McGregaw is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Quinn.
Nice uppercut there from McGregaw.
Quinn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGregaw leaves Quinn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGregaw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for McGregaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quinn.
McGregaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGregaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quinn can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Quinn drives through and clinches with McGregaw against the cage.
#T1##TD2#
Quinn successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn 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#
Quinn is trying to control. McGregaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGregaw is trying to stand up here but Quinn is controlling him well.
McGregaw trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McGregaw tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Quinn manages to move to mount!
McGregaw is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T2#
Quinn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGregaw is looking to escape.
McGregaw trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T3##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poor strikes thrown by Quinn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
You get the feeling that McGregaw really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Quinn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McGregaw is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinn content just to control the position here.
Quinn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 Connaw McGregaw 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McGregaw looks to land a combination but Quinn avoids it well.
McGregaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quinn throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from McGregaw.
Quinn missing with a left hand there. McGregaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from McGregaw.
Quinn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregaw pinned against the cage. McGregaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGregaw digs a good hook to Quinn's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from McGregaw.
McGregaw swinging wildly here.
Quinn closes the distance and clinches up with McGregaw, looking for a takedown. Quinn pushes McGregaw against the cage but McGregaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
McGregaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGregaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quinn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregaw pinned against the cage. McGregaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Connaw McGregaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niall Quinn.
McGregaw looks to land a combination but Quinn avoids it well.
Quinn looks for a takedown but McGregaw sprawls well.
Quinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregaw connects with a leg kick. Quinn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGregaw looks to land a combination. Quinn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Danga de danga de dang - McGregaw scores with a four punch combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for McGregaw.
McGregaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Quinn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGregaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Quinn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregaw can pounce on him.
McGregaw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGregaw.
Quinn shoots in but no luck this time.
Quinn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGregaw shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Quinn eats them both and turns towards McGregaw to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Quinn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGregaw shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Quinn eats them both and turns towards McGregaw to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGregaw throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGregaw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quinn on the side of the head.
McGregaw lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from McGregaw misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGregaw.
Quinn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGregaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quinn scrambles back to his feet.
Quinn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGregaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quinn. That did some damage!
McGregaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quinn circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
McGregaw misses with the combination.
McGregaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Quinn goes for a double leg but McGregaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGregaw continues to drive forward.
Donk. McGregaw catches Quinn right on the button with a cross.
McGregaw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGregaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Quinn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Quinn fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGregaw scores with a hook.
McGregaw looks to land a combination but Quinn avoids it well.
McGregaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregaw stalks Quinn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Quinn's face. Quinn staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
McGregaw misses with a wild combination.
McGregaw connects with a nice looking jab.
McGregaw misses with the combination.
Quinn misses with a head kick.
McGregaw lands a lovely overhand right.
McGregaw throws a one two combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregaw, right into the meat.
McGregaw connects with a right hand. Quinn shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by McGregaw there.
No joy there for McGregaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quinn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGregaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Niall Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quinn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connaw McGregaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connaw McGregaw!
An out of breath Connaw McGregaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
AnC 8: Gashi vs. Tophat
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
McGregaw lands a jab-cross combination.
Starr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregaw connects with a solid leg kick.
McGregaw misses with a wild combination.
McGregaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Starr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Starr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregaw sprawls well. McGregaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starr gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Starr shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Starr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Starr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Starr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregaw lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
McGregaw gets tackled into the cage by Starr. Starr maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGregaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Connaw McGregaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ringo Starr.#BC#
McGregaw breaks from the clinch.
Starr fails with a takedown attempt.
Starr takes one on the button.
McGregaw seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
McGregaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGregaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGregaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Starr. Starr gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregaw scores with a one two! Starr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Ringo Starr has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGregaw.#ROC#
Starr is rocked!
Starr glances at the clock... BAM! McGregaw nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Starr crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Starr is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connaw McGregaw!
Connaw McGregaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AnC 5: McGregaw vs. Jaryoki
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
McGregaw swinging wildly here.
Jaryoki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Smoshi Jaryoki has been cut.#TD2#
Jaryoki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGregaw tries to kick Jaryoki off in order to stand up. Jaryoki Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
McGregaw is trying to get back to his feet.
Jaryoki advances to mount.
McGregaw is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Jaryoki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jaryoki controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Jaryoki with the ground and pound from mount.
You get the feeling that McGregaw really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregaw is squirming around, avoiding Jaryoki's attempts to control the action.
Jaryoki looking to finish McGregaw with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGregaw!
Jaryoki controlling his opponent.
Jaryoki wants to control the pace but McGregaw is squirming around nicely. #T2#
McGregaw really wants to buck Jaryoki off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Jaryoki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Jaryoki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jaryoki raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregaw is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McGregaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
McGregaw is squirming around, avoiding Jaryoki's attempts to control the action.
McGregaw looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jaryoki controlling from the full mount.
Jaryoki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jaryoki won't let McGregaw get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jaryoki controlling the pace for now.
McGregaw is trying to stand but he's just given Jaryoki his back.
Jaryoki lands strikes to the head. #T4#
Good control from Jaryoki.
McGregaw is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jaryoki biding his time, looking for the opening.
McGregaw trying to get back to his feet but Jaryoki is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smoshi Jaryoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smoshi Jaryoki's cut.
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#
Jaryoki ducks right into an uppercut from McGregaw.
McGregaw lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Jaryoki is rocked!
Jaryoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaryoki is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregaw finish him?
McGregaw is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Jaryoki hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Connaw McGregaw!
During a confident post fight interview, Connaw McGregaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AnC: Russian Nights 1
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1#
McGregaw leaves Luvic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGregaw connects with a high kick.
McGregaw connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Luvic tumbling to the canvas! McGregaw pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Luvic was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Connaw McGregaw!
Connaw McGregaw gave a mention to Annihilation Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
AnC 2: Bones vs. Moss
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
McGregaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Qary momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Qary manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGregaw on his heels. He'll look to pass McGregaw's guard now, I'm sure.
Qary passes into half guard. #SUB#
McGregaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGregaw manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qary passes McGregaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McGregaw has a hand on Qary's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Qary takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McGregaw wants to hold on but Qary pushes him away.
McGregaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGregaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Qary can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGregaw is looking to escape. #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.
McGregaw is trying desperately to improve position.
McGregaw wants to control but Qary is having none of it.
McGregaw is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McGregaw is trying desperately to improve position.
McGregaw wants to control but Qary is having none of it.#T3#
McGregaw is looking to get to half guard.
Qary controlling the pace for now.
McGregaw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGregaw is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qary trying to control but McGregaw is having none of it.
McGregaw wants to control but Qary is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Qary prevents McGregaw from getting the reversal.
McGregaw tries to control the position but Qary now has his back.
#SUB2#
Qary has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Qary throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregaw is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Qary's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watin Qary dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from McGregaw.
McGregaw wants to clinch up but Qary keeps it at a distance.
McGregaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Qary swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Qary fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGregaw sprawls well initially but Qary persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Qary is thwarting McGregaw's attempts to control the position.
McGregaw wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qary trying to control the action but McGregaw is working from the bottom.
Qary passes to full mount! #T1#
McGregaw wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Qary is hanging on to McGregaw's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Qary tightening his grip on McGregaw, looking for the choke.
Qary is breathing heavily.
McGregaw is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Watin Qary has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGregaw trying to control the hands but Qary breaks the grip.
McGregaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Qary on the ground.
Qary has the hooks in. McGregaw is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Qary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
McGregaw looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McGregaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Qary tries to get the hooks in deep but McGregaw pushed the leg off.
Qary missing with punches from the back.
Qary tries to keep control of the position but McGregaw is staying busy.
McGregaw trying to control the position but Qary manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
McGregaw tries to escape the position.
McGregaw trying to control the hands but Qary breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Qary patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
McGregaw manages to reverse the position and now he's in Qary's guard. Nice work there by McGregaw.
McGregaw wants to control from the top but Qary keeps moving.
Qary trying to keep a closed guard but McGregaw is proving a slippery customer.
McGregaw wants to control from the top but Qary keeps moving. #T4#
McGregaw throwing strikes from guard but Qary blocks nicely.
Qary working a defensive guard but McGregaw manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ground and pound from McGregaw seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The referee asks McGregaw politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McGregaw prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ground and pound from McGregaw seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McGregaw throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Watin Qary will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! McGregaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Qary is defended easily by McGregaw.
Qary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregaw counters with a nice kick to the body.
McGregaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Qary takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McGregaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Qary paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Qary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connaw McGregaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregaw tries to clinch up.
A right-left combo lands from McGregaw.
Qary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregaw cracks a nice hook into Qary's ribs.
Qary takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregaw thumps Qary with a low kick.#T1#
Qary takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Qary takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Qary keeps the fight on the outside.
As McGregaw backs off Qary throws a huge counter combo but McGregaw manages to avoid it all.
McGregaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregaw moves in looking to clinch but Qary pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGregaw.
McGregaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Qary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Qary circles away.
Connaw McGregaw is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregaw looks to land a combination. Qary sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGregaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Qary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregaw is looking to clinch but Qary is avoiding it.
Qary drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGregaw defends it well.
McGregaw tries to clinch but Qary moves out of range.
Qary on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Qary takes one on the button.
McGregaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Qary circles away.
McGregaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregaw lands with a kick to the temple. Qary shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#
Qary is rocked!
McGregaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Qary is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregaw finish him?
Connaw McGregaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
McGregaw moves into range and clinches up with Qary.
Stalling in the clinch from McGregaw.
Good body shot from McGregaw.
Qary seems to have recovered his senses.
Qary tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregaw smiles and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGregaw. Qary shrugs it off though.
McGregaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGregaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connaw McGregaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
McGregaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGregaw drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Qary right on the button. Qary goes down! McGregaw follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McGregaw gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connaw McGregaw!
Connaw McGregaw retains his featherweight title!
Connaw McGregaw gave a mention to Annihilation Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
AnC 1: First Blood
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
McGregaw scores with a leg kick.
McGregaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGregaw tries to clinch up but Myung circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGregaw throws a head kick that misses.
McGregaw tries to clinch but Myung is having none of it.
Myung tries to move into range but McGregaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGregaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGregaw tests Myung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Myung with the counter takedown but McGregaw avoids it easily.
Myung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Myung rushes McGregaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregaw trying to stall but Myung improves his position.
Myung pushes off an throws an elbow but McGregaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Myung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Myung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGregaw's waist but McGregaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Myung off to one side.
McGregaw tries to clinch but Myung moves out of range. #T1#
Myung misses with a double jab
and McGregaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myung throws out a counter right but McGregaw avoids it with no problem.
McGregaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregaw feints and then cracks Myung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Myung down.
Myung thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGregaw if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Myung has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
McGregaw breaks from the clinch.
McGregaw stalks Myung and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Myung's face. Myung staggers backwards, shaken.
Connaw McGregaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myung swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregaw.
Myung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Myung throws a head kick that misses
and McGregaw counters with an outside leg kick.
Myung looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregaw fakes the leg kick and cracks Myung in the body.
McGregaw throws a one two combo.
#T2#
McGregaw tries to clinch up but Myung circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregaw tries to clinch there but Myung circles away.
McGregaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Myung tries to counter with a clinch but McGregaw shakes him off and moves away.
McGregaw moves in looking to clinch but Myung pushes him off.
McGregaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGregaw moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGregaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Myung doesn't seem bothered though.
McGregaw tries to clinch but Myung moves out of range.
McGregaw lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGregaw is looking to clinch.
McGregaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Myung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Myung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by McGregaw.
Myung shoots in looking for a takedown. McGregaw tries to sprawl out of it but Myung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGregaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Connaw McGregaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Bo Myung.#T3#
McGregaw's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGregaw duly obliges.
McGregaw tries to clinch but Myung is having none of it. #CL2#
Myung moves into range and clinches up with McGregaw.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGregaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Myung is keeping busy.
McGregaw can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#TD2#
Myung has clasped his hands together around McGregaw's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McGregaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGregaw sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
McGregaw trying to control here.
Myung blocks the strikes from McGregaw.
Myung is stalling here. McGregaw is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Myung seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McGregaw has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregaw works to advance to full mount. Myung defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McGregaw blocks Myung's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
McGregaw landing strikes, looking to finish!
McGregaw looking to finish with strikes here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Myung can do anything to dispel that myth.
Myung tries to buck McGregaw off but McGregaw takes his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connaw McGregaw dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McGregaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Connaw McGregaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGregaw wants to clinch.#CL2#
Myung has McGregaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Myung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Myung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGregaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
McGregaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myung can do to turn this around?
McGregaw wants to clinch up but Myung keeps it at a distance.#T1#
McGregaw jabs at Myung's body.
Connaw McGregaw is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
McGregaw darts in and clinches Myung up against the cage.#BC2#
Myung manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregaw.
Myung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Myung is breathing heavily.
Myung shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregaw sprawls well. He's pushed Myung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGregaw scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGregaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Myung keeps the fight on the outside.
Myung is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGregaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregaw is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGregaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGregaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Myung circles away.
#KD#
McGregaw lands a left and a right that send Myung crashing to the mat, dazed. McGregaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Myung is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kim Bo Myung has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! McGregaw slams his shin into Myung's torso.
McGregaw is pawing at Myung, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Myung's nose. Myung is badly hurt! McGregaw pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Myung tries desperately to hold on but McGregaw is relentless in his assault! As Myung receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls McGregaw away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connaw McGregaw!
Connaw McGregaw is the new featherweight champion!
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