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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Larsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor 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 - Larsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Larsen shoots in and bounces McGregor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Larsen with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen distracts McGregor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Larsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Larsen stopping the sweep attempt from McGregor.
Larsen working some strikes from top position.
Larsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Larsen landing with the ground and pound.
Larsen lands a couple of elbows.
Larsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Larsen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Larsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larsen works over McGregor with some ground and pound from guard.
Larsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Larsen cracks McGregor with a solid left hand.#T2#
Larsen throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Larsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Larsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Larsen throws a big right hand that misses.
McGregor has momentary wrist control but Larsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Larsen landing with the ground and pound.
Larsen with a nice head shot there.
Larsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Larsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Larsen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Larsen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Larsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Larsen is working McGregor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Larsen has gone for a leg lock! McGregor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Larsen's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larsen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McGregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Larsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larsen with a nice head shot there.
Larsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Larsen throws a big right hand that misses. #T4##SUB2#
McGregor is looking for a triangle but Larsen pushes his legs off easily.
Larsen scoring with some ground and pound.
Larsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGregor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larsen stopping the sweep attempt from McGregor.#SUB#
Larsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Larsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor trying to keep a closed guard but Larsen is proving a slippery customer.
Larsen postures up and lands a big shot to McGregor's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Larsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsen is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Larsen circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregor walks into a left hand.
McGregor darts in looking for a takedown but Larsen gets double underhooks and turns McGregor into the cage.
Larsen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nico McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larsen fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Larsen with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Larsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
McGregor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larsen landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
McGregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Larsen stands up from McGregor's guard - Larsen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Larsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGregor.
Clinton Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico McGregor.
McGregor misses with the body kick#TD#
so Larsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Larsen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGregor's head.
Larsen is in close to McGregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Larsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2##SUB#
Larsen drops back looking for a leg! McGregor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGregor manages to kick Larsen off! Larsen jumps back into McGregor's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Larsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Larsen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Larsen cracks McGregor with a solid left hand.#SU#
Larsen stands and steps away. McGregor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGregor misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Larsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SU#
Larsen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck for McGregor with that takedown attempt.
Larsen moves out of range of the body kick from McGregor.
Larsen looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larsen defends well and McGregor ends up having to push Larsen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larsen misses with a head kick.
McGregor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Larsen.#T4#
McGregor scores with a head kick.
#TD#
Larsen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGregor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Larsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Larsen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Larsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Larsen connects with a nice short shot to McGregor's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor is looking to improve his position.
Larsen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Larsen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
McGregor gets caught napping as Larsen dives in and scores a takedown. McGregor manages to retain guard.#ES2#
McGregor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGregor.
Larsen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGregor shoots in for a double leg but Larsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Larsen.
Larsen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.
Clinton Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico McGregor.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Larsen tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor lunges at Larsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Larsen's hand.
McGregor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larsen defends it nicely.
McGregor shoots and misses #TD#
and Larsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGregor is looking to get back to is feet but Larsen passes into side control.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGregor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Larsen is working to tighten his grip on McGregor's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McGregor has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Larsen is really squeezing tight and eventually McGregor passes out! Larsen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Clinton Larsen!
Nico McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'GG Homie'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Macey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Macey has hold of one of McGregor's legs. McGregor is fighting the takedown attempt but Macey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Macey drops back looking for a leg! McGregor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGregor manages to kick Macey off! Macey jumps back into McGregor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macey trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Macey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES#
McGregor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
McGregor gets caught flat footed, as Macey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
McGregor has his feet on Macey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Macey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
McGregor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macey is working away from the top position though.
Macey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGregor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGregor wants to improve his position but Macey is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Macey is trying for a kimura here. McGregor looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Macey wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Macey!
In defeat, Nico McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry bitches'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Watson swings widly with a right hand
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGregor gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Watson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGregor's guard.
Watson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Watson preventing the sweep.
McGregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Watson connects with a couple of short punches.
Watson scoring with some ground and pound.
McGregor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Watson controlling from the top position.
Watson lands a couple of digs.
Watson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Watson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Watson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh McGregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Watson cracks McGregor with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Watson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! McGregor is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Watson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Collin Watson!
In defeat, Nico McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry bitches'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
McGregor rushes Clark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clark lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clark really is a fat lump.
McGregor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clark blocking some punches.
McGregor prevents Clark from breaking the clinch.
McGregor cracks Clark with a nice body shot.#TD#
Clark manages to pull guard.
McGregor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES#
Clark manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McGregor throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Clark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
McGregor trying to control from the bottom.
McGregor tries to get to full guard but Clark has control of the leg. #T1#
McGregor wants to get back to full guard but Clark has mounted him!
Clark content just to control the position here.
McGregor working to try and regain half guard.
Clark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGregor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Clark controlling the pace for now.
McGregor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clark controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
McGregor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clark. #T3##SU#
Clark is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
Clark dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
McGregor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Clark sneaks out the side door and pushes McGregor away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
McGregor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGregor is in Clark's guard.#ES#
Clark scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
McGregor pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC#
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Clark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGregor was covering up waiting for the punch and Clark finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Clark gets to his feet - McGregor follows without any prompting. #TD2#
McGregor drives through with a takedown into Clark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clark has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McGregor off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Clark scores with a takedown into McGregor's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Clark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
McGregor scores with a takedown into Clark's guard.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark is pulling down on McGregor's head. It's preventing any offense from McGregor, at least for the moment.
McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor won't allow Clark to sweep him here. #T1#
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Clark controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor working a defensive guard but Clark passes into half guard.
McGregor is trying to get back to full guard.
McGregor is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clark jumps into side control!#T2##ES2#
McGregor explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
McGregor clinches.
Clark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clark controlling the action here for a moment.
McGregor wants to break free but Clark has control.
Clark slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
McGregor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clark clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Clark is trying to shake McGregor off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! McGregor won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Clark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.#T3#
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clark lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Clark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGregor's guard.
McGregor is looking to stand back up but Clark counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGregor.
McGregor is breathing heavily.#REVB#
McGregor wants to control the action here but instead Clark manages to pass to full mount!
McGregor is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Clark has taken his back!
Van Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGregor is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McGregor for as long as he can get away with.
McGregor tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 Van Clark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Clark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGregor's guard.
McGregor is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Clark dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Clark has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Clark tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
#T1##BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clark enables McGregor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Clark has his feet on McGregor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
McGregor looking to score a takedown here. Clark is defending well but McGregor drives through and ends up in Clark's guard.#ES#
Clark manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
McGregor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGregor lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Clark is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Come on Clark - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Clark breaks the clinch.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
McGregor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Clark stands up from McGregor's guard - Clark perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##CL2#
McGregor rushes Clark and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Clark manages to pull guard.
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark controlling McGregor's posture.
Clark has a closed guard, preventing McGregor from standing up.
Clark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Clark preventing the sweep.
McGregor wants to control the position but Clark says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McGregor trying to hold on to Clark's head to control him but Clark postures up.
#SU#
Clark stands up and beckons McGregor to join him on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clark, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Clark!
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