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Event:
QFC Tournament 845 Round 3
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Mohammed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cregor misses with the combination.
Mohammed appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cregor looks to land a combination. Mohammed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mohammed avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cregor moves into the clinch successfully.
Cregor is trying to break the clinch but Mohammed is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Cregor's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Cregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Mohammed wants the takedown. Cregor is fighting it off but Mohammed persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cregor's guard against the cage.
Cregor is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mohammed dives into side control.
#REVB#
Cregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mohammed cracks Cregor with a big elbow.
Mohammed lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Cregor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Mohammed are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cregor is not content to let Mohammed control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
An elbow from Mohammed crashes against the mat.
Mohammed scoring with punches from side control.
Mohammed creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cregor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mohammed scores with punches from side control.
Cregor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mohammed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cregor keeps working.
Mohammed landing a few strikes.
An elbow from Mohammed crashes against the mat.
Mohammed working the head and body with strikes.
Mohammed scoring with punches and elbows.
Mohammed working the head with strikes. #T3#
Mohammed misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cregor dodges the ground and pound from Mohammed.
Mohammed lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cregor down.
Mohammed lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mohammed grinds an elbow into Cregor's temple.
Mohammed trying to control the action but Cregor is working from the bottom.
Mohammed scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mohammed trying to control the position but Cregor is working away.
Mohammed scoring with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Mohammed are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Mohammed working the ground and pound.
Mohammed lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mohammed connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cregor some visible discomfort.
Mohammed scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed working the ground and pound.
Cregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mohammed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cregor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mohammed is chipping away with strikes.
Mohammed lands some shots froms side control.
Cregor tries to bench press Mohammed off him but Mohammed keeps the position.
Cregor looks winded!
Cregor is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mohammed asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mohammed lands a few punches from side control.
Mohammed working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Cregor is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Mohammed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cregor lands a jab to Mohammed's midsection.
Cregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Mohammed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mohammed is in close to Cregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cregor is still in real trouble! Can Mohammed finish him?
Mohammed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mohammed scoring with some ground and pound.
Mohammed postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cregor covers up, he's hurt! Mohammed keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mohammed and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mohammed can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Mohammed!
A victorious Adam Mohammed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated McGonner Cregor had this to say: 'I'll be back better than ever'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 845 Round 2
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Suarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suarez misses with a wild combination.
Cregor misses with a hook
and Suarez counters with a series of strikes. Cregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cregor dodges the punch combination from Suarez.
Patricio Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez tries to clinch but Cregor is having none of it.
Cregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cregor throws a series of punches but Suarez avoids them all with ease.
Cregor ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.#CL#
Cregor pushes Suarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cregor obliges.#BC#
Cregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cregor closes the distance and clinches up with Suarez, looking for a takedown. Cregor pushes Suarez against the cage but Suarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Suarez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cregor throws a head kick but Suarez moves out of range.
#T1#
Suarez misses with a few strikes there.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Cregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suarez closes the distance but Cregor moves to the side
enabling Cregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Cregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suarez tries to bum rush Cregor with a series of wild strikes but Cregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suarez is looking to clinch but Cregor is avoiding it.
Suarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Cregor has Suarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Cregor can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Suarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Suarez lands a head kick!
Suarez throws a head kick but Cregor moves out of range.
Suarez works over Cregor's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suarez looks winded!
Cregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suarez lands with an uppercut that bounces Cregor off the cage and back into range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Suarez looks to move away, Cregor throws a big counter combo but Suarez just gets out of the way.
A combination from Suarez does no damage.
As Suarez looks to move away, Cregor throws a big counter combo but Suarez just gets out of the way.
Cregor dodges the punch combination from Suarez.
Cregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cregor swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Suarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cregor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suarez.
Cregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Suarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for McGonner Cregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez wants to clinch up but Cregor keeps it at a distance.
Suarez misses with the combination.
It looked like Cregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suarez.#CL#
Cregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC2#
Suarez breaks the clinch.
Suarez misses with a two punch combination.
Suarez misses with a wild combination.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cregor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Suarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Suarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#
It looks like Patricio Suarez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Cregor slips the punch.
Suarez tries to clinch there but Cregor circles away.
Suarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cregor counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Suarez is rocked!
Cregor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Cregor finish him?#CL#
Cregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patricio Suarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patricio Suarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Suarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cregor counters with a left right combination that sends Suarez crashing to the mat - Cregor wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Suarez out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). McGonner Cregor!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 845 Round 1
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Cregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cregor misses with a kick to the body.
Castillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Cregor looks to land a combination but Castillo avoids it well.
Castillo throws a fast counter high kick but Cregor manages to duck under it in time.
Castillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castillo somewhat.
Jonathan Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cregor misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Castillo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Castillo.
Cregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Castillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Cregor.
#T1#
Castillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Castillo drives through and clinches with Cregor against the cage.
#TD#
Cregor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cregor wants to get back to his feet but Castillo passes into half guard.
Cregor is trying to stand up here but Castillo is controlling him well.
Castillo wants to take a breather but Cregor is having none of it.
Castillo stalling away here and it's allowed Cregor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Castillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cregor is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castillo is one step ahead there.
Cregor wants to stand up but Castillo is controlling him.
Castillo won't allow Cregor to sweep him here.
Cregor wants to stand up but Castillo is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cregor tries to clinch up.
Castillo has a takedown stuffed.
McGonner Cregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Castillo.#T3#
Cregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid body kick from Cregor.
Castillo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cregor. That one must have hurt.
Castillo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cregor is fending him off so far but Castillo persists. Nope, Cregor circles away and we're back to standing.#KD#
Cregor lands a head kick that stumbles Castillo and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Castillo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jonathan Castillo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cregor trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Cregor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Castillo's head.
Cregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castillo is pulling down on Cregor's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cregor throws a big right hand that misses.
Cregor wants to stand but Castillo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Cregor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castillo, up you get!
Cregor dives in and grabs Castillo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castillo pushes down on Cregor's head and hops out.
Cregor throws a series of punches but Castillo avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Castillo takes the fight into the clinch.
Cregor lands a knee to the body.
#TD#
Cregor gets control of Castillo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cregor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cregor keeping full guard, as Castillo tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
McGonner Cregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Castillo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cregor checks a leg kick.
Cregor is looking for a counter combo.
Cregor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cregor tries to bum rush Castillo with a series of wild strikes but Castillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castillo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Castillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Cregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Castillo shoots for a takedown but Cregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGonner Cregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cregor misses with a few strikes there.
Cregor sets himself, and Castillo steps forward looking for the clinch! Cregor avoids it this time.#T1#
Castillo walks into a left hand. #TD#
Cregor looking to score a takedown here. Castillo is defending well but Cregor drives through and ends up in Castillo's guard.
Cregor is standing up over Castillo. Castillo looks to escape but Cregor dives into side control.
#REVB#
Castillo sneaks back into half guard.
Castillo is breathing heavily.
Cregor lands with a punch from half guard.
Castillo is looking to improve his position.
Cregor trying to control the action but Castillo is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cregor connects with a nice short shot to Castillo's temple. #T2#
Cregor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cregor trying to mount his opponent but Castillo defends it.
Cregor is just content to waste time from the top position. Castillo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cregor wants to get up but he can't break Castillo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Castillo managing to control the position.
Castillo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Castillo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Cregor stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Castillo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Cregor moves into the clinch.
McGonner Cregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Castillo.
A short right from Cregor. #BC2#
Castillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cregor shoots in but Castillo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Castillo clinches up against the cage.
Castillo is looking to control Cregor's arms but Cregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castillo has his back to the cage. #BC#
Cregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castillo works over Cregor's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Cregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cregor is looking for a counter combo.
Cregor avoids the head kick by Castillo.
As Castillo tries to get set, Cregor tries to push him back and clinch up but Castillo manages to avoid the attempt.
Cregor throws a series of punches but Castillo avoids them all with ease.
Castillo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cregor defends well and Castillo ends up having to push Cregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cregor closes the distance and clinches up with Castillo, looking for a takedown. Cregor pushes Castillo against the cage but Castillo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Castillo moves in looking to clinch but Cregor pushes him off.
It looked like Cregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cregor wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonathan Castillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Castillo'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Castillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cregor.
Cregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castillo can do to turn this around?
Cregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castillo as he avoids it easily.
Castillo throws a right hand that Cregor ducks under and follows up with a left that Cregor also avoids with ease.
Cregor leaves Castillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cregor throws a series of punches but Castillo moves out of range.
McGonner Cregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Cregor keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo misses with a few strikes there.
Cregor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cregor but Cregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Castillo with a poor takedown
and Cregor counters with a series of strikes. Castillo will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGonner Cregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Castillo.
Castillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castillo fails to land the takedown.
Cregor is looking to counter the offense by Castillo and move into the clinch.
Cregor wants to clinch.
Cregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castillo circles away quickly and effectively.
Castillo throws a leg kick which misses Cregor's front leg but catches the back leg as Cregor tries to avoid it.
Castillo seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Cregor shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Castillo is backing up but Cregor catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Castillo covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Cregor Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). McGonner Cregor!
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