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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019 |
#R1# Mcgregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Cullen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcgregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mcgregor has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Cullen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcgregor under the eye. Cullen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC# Mcgregor is rocked! Mcgregor finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Cullen's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Mcgregor falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Cullen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2019 |
#R1# Harfagri throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgregor moves out of range easily. #TD# Mcgregor tries to sprawl but Harfagri drives through with a takedown into half guard. Mcgregor tries to get to full guard but Harfagri has control of the leg. Harfagri is thwarting Mcgregor's attempts to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harfagri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcgregor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Mcgregor wants to control but Harfagri is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harfagri misses with a head shot. Mcgregor uses the momentum to regain guard. Harfagri wants to pass the guard but Mcgregor is keeping the position.#T1# Harfagri works a leg free and moves into half guard. Mcgregor tries to kick Harfagri off but Harfagri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Harfagri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Mcgregor wants to get back to his feet. Harfagri content to control rather than advance. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD# Harfagri feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Mcgregor keeping full guard, as Harfagri tries to pass. Harfagri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Harfagri landing some decent shots from guard. #T3##SU# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Harfagri stands and steps away. Mcgregor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Mcgregor closes the distance looking to clinch and Harfagri counters with a left and a right that stings Mcgregor. Mcgregor cracks a nice hook into Harfagri's ribs. Harfagri moves in looking to clinch but Mcgregor pushes him off. Harfagri tries to clinch but Mcgregor moves out of range. Mcgregor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harfagri.#T4# Mcgregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Harfagri. Harfagri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcgregor circles away. Harfagri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Harfagri is looking to clinch. Nice sprawl there from Mcgregor as Harfagri shoots in.#TD2# Mcgregor feints and as Harfagri raises his hands in defense, Mcgregor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Harfagri seems keen to control Mcgregor's posture. Mcgregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Harfagri is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harfagri working a defensive guard here.
Mcgregor trying to control but Harfagri is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haraldur Harfagri dominated that round. That's time! Harfagri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Harfagri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harfagri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD# Harfagri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Harfagri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgregor keeps working. Mcgregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcgregor wants to control but Harfagri is keeping busy and won't allow it. Harfagri is looking to advance position but Mcgregor won't allow it. #T1# Mcgregor wants to get back to his feet.
Harfagri tries to pass to full mount but Mcgregor defends it. Harfagri is keen to just control but Mcgregor is a slippery customer. Harfagri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Mcgregor is trying to maintain the position but Harfagri is very close to passing his half guard.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Harfagri controlling the pace. #SU# Harfagri escapes and gets back to his feet. Mcgregor moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2# Mcgregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Harfagri misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregor keeps the fight on the outside.#TD# Harfagri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2# Mcgregor has one foot on Harfagri's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3# Harfagri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mcgregor throws a nice inside leg kick. Harfagri throws out a leg kick but Mcgregor moves out of range and Harfagri only half commits. #TD# Harfagri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcgregor to the mat! Mcgregor manages to get full guard. Harfagri trying to control but Mcgregor is working from the bottom. Mcgregor trying to keep a closed guard but Harfagri is proving a slippery customer.
Mcgregor keeping moving, preventing Harfagri from controlling successfully. #T4# Harfagri preventing the sweep. Mcgregor wants to control the position but Harfagri says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Harfagri controlling the action here. Mcgregor wants to control but Harfagri is keeping busy and won't allow it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The fighters are battling for position here. Mcgregor manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Harfagri connects with a couple of short punches. 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 Haraldur Harfagri will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Harfagri rushes Mcgregor and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Mcgregor breaks the clinch.
Mcgregor avoids the body shot from Harfagri.
#CL2# Mcgregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harfagri gets underhooks to prevent Mcgregor's takedown attempt.
#TD# Harfagri manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Harfagri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harfagri pulls Mcgregor in to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harfagri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgregor is one step ahead there. Mcgregor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1# Mcgregor throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Harfagri has his foot on Mcgregor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgregor works his way back into a safe position though. Harfagri trying to strike off his back.
Mcgregor preventing the sweep. Harfagri is working hard here to advance position. Mcgregor trying to control but Harfagri is working from the bottom. Harfagri trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgregor is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Harfagri trying to control the position here. Harfagri is looking to stand back up but Mcgregor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Harfagri. Harfagri is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mcgregor jumps into side control! Mcgregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harfagri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Harfagri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Mcgregor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3# Mcgregor trying to control from half guard but Harfagri is working away. Mcgregor prevents Harfagri from improving his position. Mcgregor tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Harfagri. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mcgregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harfagri avoids it really well and circles away.#TD# Harfagri gets a takedown into half guard.#T4# Mcgregor tries to get to full guard but Harfagri has control of the leg. Mcgregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Still in half guard, Harfagri seems content to control. Harfagri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mcgregor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Harfagri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Haraldur Harfagri showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harfagri, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haraldur Harfagri!
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Event:
GR 6: Cozzy II vs Mallone
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Mcgregor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Wilson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Wilson tries to buck Mcgregor off but Mcgregor is having none of it. Mcgregor gets to mount! Wilson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wilson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Wilson tries to get to full guard but Mcgregor has control of the leg. Mcgregor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Wilson is trying to get back to full guard. Mcgregor trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcgregor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Wilson works his way to full guard. Good work. Mcgregor trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom. Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgregor is one step ahead there. #T1# Mcgregor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilson's head. Mcgregor sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU# Mcgregor stands up and waves to Wilson to follow him. #TD# Mcgregor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wilson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Wilson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mcgregor doesn't defend quickly enough and Wilson has managed to lock this one up! Can Mcgregor escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wilson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Wilson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2018 |
#R1# Sharpe stuffs the takedown. Sharpe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharpe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Mcgregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgregor moves in looking to clinch but Sharpe pushes him off. Mcgregor throws a leg kick #TD# and Sharpe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Mcgregor is looking to control Sharpe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcgregor avoid being mounted? Mcgregor is looking for a sweep. Sharpe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcgregor is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Sharpe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sharpe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SU# Sharpe escapes and gets back to his feet. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcgregor. Mcgregor with a lazy takedown attempt #TD# and Sharpe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mcgregor! Homer Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgregor. Mcgregor is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sharpe is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Sharpe content just to control the position here. Sharpe with the ground and pound from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Mcgregor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sharpe controlling his opponent. Mcgregor working to try and regain half guard.
Sharpe controlling from mount. #T3# Mcgregor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sharpe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. You get the feeling that Mcgregor 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.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Sharpe content just to control the position here. Sharpe 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. Sharpe landing punches. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mcgregor wants to hold on but Sharpe pushes him away. Sharpe lands a couple of good shots and Mcgregor has given up his back, trying to escape the position! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Sharpe dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Mcgregor shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharpe tries to sprawl out of it but Mcgregor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharpe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Sharpe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Homer Sharpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mcgregor fails to land the takedown. Sharpe feinted with a counter takedown. Mcgregor fails with the takedown. Homer Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgregor. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcgregor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mcgregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Sharpe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1# Mcgregor looks to clinch #TD# and Sharpe counters with a shoot takedown. Mcgregor fights it but they end up in guard. Mcgregor is breathing heavily. Sharpe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Sharpe lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU# Sharpe stands up and waves to Mcgregor to follow him. #T2# Mcgregor shoots in for a double leg but Sharpe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Sharpe feinted with a counter takedown. Mcgregor throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Sharpe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Sharpe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Sharpe wants to stand up but Mcgregor has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3# Sharpe is figuring out what he wants to do next. Sharpe wants to stand up but Mcgregor has a hold of him and won't allow it. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Mcgregor is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sharpe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgregor can do to turn this around? Sharpe throws a body punch but Mcgregor moves out of range. Mcgregor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Mcgregor just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mcgregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sharpe paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sharpe is looking for a counter combo. Mcgregor shoots for a takedown but Sharpe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mcgregor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sharpe tries to counter with a takedown but Mcgregor is quick to defend against it.#TD# Sharpe drives through with a takedown into Mcgregor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Mcgregor being controlled here, momentarily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sharpe landing some decent shots from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Sharpe dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Mcgregor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD# and Sharpe counters with a shoot takedown. Mcgregor fights it but they end up in guard. Sharpe with a nice head shot there. Mcgregor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sharpe is now in half guard. Sharpe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sharpe tries to stand and escape but Mcgregor is controlling the position. #T1# Mcgregor is looking for a sweep. Sharpe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Mcgregor trying to control but Sharpe postures up.
Still in half guard, Sharpe seems content to control. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Sharpe prevents Mcgregor from improving his position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Sharpe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mcgregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Sharpe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Mcgregor dives in and grabs Sharpe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sharpe pushes down on Mcgregor's head and hops out. Mcgregor is looking to clinch but Sharpe is avoiding it.
Sharpe feinted with a counter takedown. No luck for Mcgregor with that takedown attempt. Homer Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgregor. Sharpe leaves Mcgregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL# Sharpe clinches up against the cage.#T3##BC# Sharpe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mcgregor fails with the takedown#CL# and Sharpe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sharpe. Sharpe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Sharpe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sharpe swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgregor uses good head movement to avoid it. Sharpe lands a shoulder strike. Sharpe tries to break free but Mcgregor pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Sharpe breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Sharpe. No joy for Mcgregor on that attempt. #T4# Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Sharpe clinches. Sharpe swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgregor uses good head movement to avoid it. Sharpe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Sharpe is trying to push Mcgregor away but Mcgregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A frustrated look appears on Mcgregor's face as he tries to break the clinch. Sharpe misses with a short punch on the inside. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mcgregor being controlled against the cage.#BC# Sharpe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight! Homer Sharpe showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sharpe 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Sharpe!
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