Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
McGregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGregor.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGregor thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.#TD2#
Smith feints and as McGregor raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
McGregor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGregor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGregor after a bit of a struggle.
McGregor lands with a left to the head. #T1#
McGregor working Smith over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGregor jabs at Smith's body.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
McGregor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGregor counters with a leg kick.
Smith avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage. #T2#
Nice body punch from McGregor. #TD2#
McGregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
McGregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
McGregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith lands a couple of digs.#ES#
McGregor is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McGregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGregor stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
McGregor lands a nice elbow.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Smith feints and as McGregor raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGregor is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGregor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith prevents McGregor from standing back up. #T4#
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Smith there. #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith stops McGregor from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
McGregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but McGregor is working away.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McGregor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
McGregor taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Smith is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith landing strikes.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregor keeps working.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGregor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McGregor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
McGregor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
McGregor taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Smith cracks McGregor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Smith scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh McGregor is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Smith can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: KILL - 21 : Sandy Shuffle
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Schutte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Schutte misses
and McGregor counters with a thumping low kick.
Schutte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Schutte really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGregor scores with a body shot.
McGregor swings for the body but Schutte moves out of range.
We've been informed that McGregor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick
and Schutte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schutte plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor sizes up Schutte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schutte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGregor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schutte dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
Schutte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Schutte's belly button to the back.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
McGregor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schutte if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Schutte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGregor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schutte rather than just go for the knockout.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And McGregor responds with a good body kick, but Schutte manages to step out the way in time.
McGregor works Schutte's body with a nice hook.
McGregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schutte is able to avoid easily.
Schutte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Schutte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. Schutte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
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!
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Schutte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schutte blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick but Schutte moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGregor.
Schutte lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Schutte connects with a body shot.
Schutte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Schutte rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schutte avoids a wild elbow strike from McGregor.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregor as Schutte tries to tie him up.
Schutte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schutte can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
Schutte throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor is working Schutte over against the ropes.
Schutte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Schutte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schutte is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schutte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Schutte throws a counter high kick but McGregor was just alert enough to avoid it.
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Schutte is out of range.
McGregor jabs Schutte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Schutte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor is trying to counter with his kicks.
Schutte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schutte moves out of range as McGregor strikes.#CL#
Schutte closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Schutte defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Schutte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Connor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from McGregor misses
and Schutte counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Schutte to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
Schutte is looking to counter with head kicks.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Schutte shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Schutte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGregor thuds his shin into the meat of Schutte's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schutte.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Schutte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor throws a head kick but Schutte moves out of range.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses.
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schutte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schutte checks a low kick from McGregor.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Schutte.
A telegraphed right hand from Schutte misses the target.
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As McGregor looks to move away, Schutte throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Schutte. #T2#
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schutte scores with a jab.
McGregor takes a swing at Schutte's ribcage but misses.
Schutte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schutte checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schutte manages to avoid it.
Gerrie Schutte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schutte ducks right into an uppercut from McGregor.
Schutte avoids a kick to the body.
Schutte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schutte throws a quick counter head kick but McGregor was just out of range.
McGregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schutte is able to avoid easily.
McGregor swings for the body but Schutte moves out of range.
Schutte appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick from Schutte.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schutte lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Schutte wants to clinch.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Schutte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
McGregor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schutte checks a low kick from McGregor.
Schutte looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schutte throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGregor! But no joy.
McGregor throws a push kick but Schutte slaps the foot to one side.
Schutte is looking for a counter combo.
Schutte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
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 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Schutte finish him?
Schutte moves out of range of the body kick.
Schutte went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good work by Schutte as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
A head kick misses from Schutte.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schutte lands with a slapping head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Schutte is looking to counter with head kicks.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schutte lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Schutte's torso.
Schutte slips a straight right by McGregor.
Both fighters circling a little - McGregor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor throws a head kick but Schutte moves out of range.
Schutte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSchutte.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Schutte throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schutte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schutte was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Schutte moves out of range easily.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor misses with a head kick. #T2#
McGregor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Schutte.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
McGregor throws the kick towards the body but Schutte avoids it.
Schutte will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schutte checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Schutte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor misses with a body punch #KD#
and whilst McGregor still has his hands down, Schutte counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends McGregor crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will McGregor be able to survive another onslaught?#T3#
McGregor misses the jab.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Schutte moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
Schutte throws a counter high kick but McGregor was just alert enough to avoid it.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Schutte moved away.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Schutte.
McGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGregor misses with a hook
and Schutte counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor takes a swing at Schutte's ribcage but misses.
Gerrie Schutte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schutte throws a combination. McGregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGregor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Schutte. #T4#
McGregor cracks Schutte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schutte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Schutte.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Schutte.
A head kick misses from Schutte.
Schutte tries a head kick but it misses.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schutte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Schutte's head back.
Schutte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schutte.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: KILL - 18 : Jellyfish Jaw
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Kickenstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kickenstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kickenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor tries to land a leg kick but Kickenstein saw it coming and moves away.
Kickenstein throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kickenstein.
McGregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Kickenstein down.
Kickenstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kickenstein.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kickenstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Kickenstein.
McGregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKickenstein.
McGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGregor lands with a cross. #T1#
McGregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kickenstein's sensitive parts.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kickenstein.
McGregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kickenstein fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGregor just manages to avoid it.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
McGregor looks for the body kick but Kickenstein saw that one coming.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Kickenstein didn't see that one coming.
Kickenstein tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGregor scores with a push kick.
Kickenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kickenstein moves out of range of the body kick from McGregor.
Kickenstein thinks about countering with a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick but Kickenstein moves out of range.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Kickenstein.#T2#
Kickenstein throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a leg kick that misses.
McGregor thumps Kickenstein with a low kick.
McGregor lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kickenstein throws a push kick but McGregor slaps the foot to one side.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
McGregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGregor.
Kickenstein lands a head kick!
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor scores with a hook.#T3#
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body kick there by McGregor.
A jab from McGregor misses.
Kickenstein misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Kickenstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Kickenstein tries to avoid it.
Kickenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Kickenstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor throws a one two combo.
Kickenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGregor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kickenstein rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Kickenstein's belly button to the back.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Kickenstein half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kickenstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGregor. That did some damage!
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kickenstein throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
Kickenstein throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGregor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kickenstein is out of range.
Kickenstein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.
Kickenstein is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
Kickenstein is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs.
Kickenstein tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Kickenstein throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Kickenstein avoids the body shot from McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kickenstein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Connor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Kickenstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kickenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kickenstein has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGregor.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kickenstein.
Kickenstein appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Kickenstein.
McGregor raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Kickenstein moves out of range easily.
Kickenstein tries to counter by clinching up but McGregor breaks away and moves out of range.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickenstein blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Kickenstein backs off McGregor throws a huge counter combo but Kickenstein manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from McGregor. #T1#
Kickenstein is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
Kickenstein throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Connor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kickenstein throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kickenstein under the eye.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Kickenstein misses with a looping right.
Kickenstein delivers a nice body kick.
McGregor thows a body kick. Kickenstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kickenstein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor throws a body punch but Kickenstein moves out of range.
Kickenstein wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
McGregor throws the left hand but Kickenstein avoids the punch easily.#T2#
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kickenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Kickenstein wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
McGregor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Kickenstein moved away.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
Kickenstein blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGregor jabs at Kickenstein's body.
Kickenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from McGregor misses.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Kickenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kickenstein. That did some damage!
Kickenstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKickenstein.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGregor.
Kickenstein swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kickenstein tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Kickenstein is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on McGregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kickenstein misses with a straight right.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
McGregor works Kickenstein's body with a nice hook.
Kickenstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor motions for Kickenstein to come forward. McGregor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Kickenstein throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGregor tries to score with a low kick but Kickenstein moves his leg out of the way.
Kickenstein throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Kickenstein ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor throws the kick towards the body but Kickenstein avoids it.
Kickenstein tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor works Kickenstein's body with a nice hook.
Kickenstein tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
Kickenstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kickenstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Kickenstein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Kickenstein throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kickenstein tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
Kickenstein scores with a head kick.
Kickenstein misses with a low kick.
Kickenstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
Kickenstein looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kickenstein throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Kickenstein is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Kickenstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Kickenstein tries to avoid it.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Kickenstein avoids it with no problem.
Kickenstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kickenstein's head.#T1#
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Kickenstein.
McGregor shapes to counter with a head kick.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor scores with a spinning back kick!
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Kickenstein moves out of range easily.
Kickenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Kickenstein counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Kickenstein.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
Kickenstein wants to clinch.#T2#
Kickenstein tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor sizes up Kickenstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kickenstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kickenstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kickenstein tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kickenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGregor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Kickenstein moved away.
Kickenstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kickenstein defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Kickenstein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily.
Kickenstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGregor throws a leg kick that misses.
Kickenstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor defending well as Kickenstein loads up on a big left hand.
Kickenstein avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Kickenstein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
Kickenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kickenstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Kickenstein slips the punch.
McGregor cracks the inside of Kickenstein's front leg.
Kickenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Kickenstein is out of range. #T4#
Kickenstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kickenstein misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Kickenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kickenstein.
McGregor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kickenstein blocks it well.
Kickenstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Kickenstein closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Kickenstein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
Kickenstein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Android Kickenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kickenstein scores with a knee to the head.
Kickenstein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Kickenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGregor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
After the fight, Connor McGregor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: KILL - 15 : High Tide Hook
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Boxer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boxer's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGregor under the eye.#CL2#
Boxer gets a clinch.
Boxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
Boxer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGregor throws an elbow but it misses.
McGregor lands an elbow inside.
Boxer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxer.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor tries to circle away but Boxer has him pinned against the ropes.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
McGregor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxer controls his hands.
Boxer blocks an uppercut.
Boxer lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxer lands an elbow that stopped McGregor in his tracks for a moment.
McGregor lands a body punch.
Boxer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boxer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from McGregor.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor tries to break free but Boxer pushes him back against the ropes.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxer scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Boxer pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target. #T2#
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxer blocks a leg kick.
Boxer scores with a shot to the body.
Boxer takes one on the button.#CL2#
Boxer has McGregor up against the ropes in a clinch.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer working aggressively here.
Boxer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boxer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor working Boxer over with knees to the body.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A short right from McGregor.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boxer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Prince Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Boxer rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxer.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Boxer has the dominant position.
Boxer lands an elbow inside.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boxer digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boxer scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Boxer fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxer.
Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxer lands a shot to the body.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boxer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Boxer prevents a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Boxer won't allow it.
Boxer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer scores a nice knee to the body.
Boxer lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
Boxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxer is working McGregor over against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Boxer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Boxer doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
Boxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor thumps Boxer with a low kick.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor cracks Boxer with an open hand slap.
Boxer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
Good exchange - Boxer coming out on top.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Boxer pushes McGregor up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Boxer lands an elbow just above McGregor 's eye.
McGregor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boxer pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor is trying to break free.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the ropes.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Boxer controls the action.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer misses with some punches.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Boxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boxer misses with some punches.
Boxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
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!
Boxer avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the ropes.
Boxer misses with the head strike.
Boxer tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Boxer back against the ropes.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer presses McGregor against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Boxer.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Boxer controls the action.
Boxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Boxer is blocking nicely.
Prince Boxer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Boxer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Boxer scores with the left hand. McGregor knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Boxer misses its intended target.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boxer avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
Boxer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor staying out of range there.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. Boxer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boxer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Boxer gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor avoids a wild elbow strike from Boxer.
McGregor blocking some punches.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor lands an elbow inside that Boxer shrugs off.
A short right from Boxer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGregor's defenses.
Boxer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Boxer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boxer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGregor with a body shot.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Boxer saw that one coming.
Boxer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boxer's knee momentarily.
Boxer tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
McGregor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boxer takes a step back to recover.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boxer avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a head kick but Boxer moves out of range.
McGregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGregor throws out a leg kick but Boxer moves out of range and McGregor only half commits.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boxer with a nice cross.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Boxer throws a shot to the body.
Boxer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boxer throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boxer avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the ropes.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor is trying to push Boxer away but Boxer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Boxer. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Boxer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boxer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGregor avoiding damage as Boxer throws knees to the body.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boxer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxer controls his hands.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Boxer blocks with his arms.
McGregor is working Boxer over against the ropes.
McGregor misses with a knee strike. #BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws the kick towards the body but Boxer avoids it.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Boxer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Boxer misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Boxer with a nice cross.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Boxer's torso.
McGregor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boxer scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boxer is out of range and McGregor settles back down.
Connor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Boxer moves out of range easily.
Boxer slips a jab and a cross from McGregor. #CL2#
Boxer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the ropes.
Boxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGregor misses with an elbow strike.
Boxer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but McGregor blocks with his arms.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body.
Boxer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Boxer.
McGregor blocking some punches.
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxer lands a shot to the body.
Boxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Boxer lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGregor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prince Boxer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Boxer.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Boxer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boxer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Boxer!

Event: KILL - 11 : Chilling Champions
Date: Mar 06, 2019

#R1#
McGregor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shibukawa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shibukawa misses with a low kick.
McGregor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shibukawa misses with a kick to the body
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shibukawa throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
Shibukawa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shibukawa wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Shibukawa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shibukawa connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid body kick from McGregor.
Shibukawa throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGregor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
Goki Shibukawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shibukawa moves out of range of the body kick.
McGregor throws a nice head kick! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shibukawa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shibukawa pushes off an throws an elbow but McGregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC#
Shibukawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Shibukawa looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away.
Shibukawa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shibukawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGregor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shibukawa blocks it well.#CL#
Shibukawa drives through and clinches with McGregor against the ropes.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Shibukawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shibukawa takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Shibukawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGregor's brow.
Shibukawa lands an elbow inside that McGregor shrugs off.
Shibukawa misses with a knee to the head.
McGregor takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGregor presses Shibukawa against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Shibukawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGregor's brow.
McGregor misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Shibukawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shibukawa checks it well.
McGregor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shibukawa if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shibukawa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shibukawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shibukawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shibukawa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
Shibukawa throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that McGregor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A leg kick checked by McGregor.
McGregor lands a jab to the head.
Shibukawa tries a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - McGregor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from McGregor does it's job there.
Shibukawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGregor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shibukawa with a body shot.
Shibukawa wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
Shibukawa misses with a kick to the body.
Shibukawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGregor.
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shibukawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shibukawa at a distance.
Shibukawa throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shibukawa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shibukawa tries to score with a low kick but McGregor moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shibukawa. That did some damage!
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shibukawa.
A shot to the liver by McGregor. Beautiful body shot.
Shibukawa moves forwards but McGregor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGregor lands a head kick!
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Shibukawa moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGregor works Shibukawa's body with a nice hook.
McGregor throws a body punch but Shibukawa moves out of range.
Shibukawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shibukawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGregor's sensitive parts.
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGregor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shibukawa rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Shibukawa has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Shibukawa blocks with his arms.
Shibukawa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGregor looks winded!
Shibukawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGregor blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Shibukawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shibukawa.
Shibukawa pushes off an throws an elbow but McGregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shibukawa obliges.
Shibukawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGregor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shibukawa working McGregor over with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Shibukawa throws an elbow but misses.
Shibukawa lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Shibukawa.
Shibukawa lands a knee to the head.
Shibukawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shibukawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shibukawa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGregor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shibukawa with a knee to the head.
Shibukawa misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Connor McGregor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.
Shibukawa motions for McGregor to come forward. Shibukawa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Shibukawa avoids nicely.
A low kick from Shibukawa misses
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shibukawa throws the kick towards the body but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shibukawa tries to land a body kick
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shibukawa misses with a low kick.
Shibukawa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGregor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGregor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shibukawa if he has to take too many more of those.
Shibukawa looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shibukawa.
Connor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shibukawa throws a push kick but McGregor slaps the foot to one side.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor lands a head kick. Shibukawa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Shibukawa.
McGregor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGregor throws a hook but Shibukawa blocks it.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shibukawa.
Shibukawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGregor scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.
Shibukawa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGregor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shibukawa blocks it well.
McGregor takes a swing at Shibukawa's ribcage but misses.
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shibukawa. That did some damage!
McGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Shibukawa clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the ropes.
Shibukawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor lands a nice elbow.
Shibukawa lands a nice elbow.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGregor scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Shibukawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shibukawa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
McGregor digs a right hand into Shibukawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shibukawa's gas tank.
Shibukawa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shibukawa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Shibukawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shibukawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shibukawa with a knee to the head.
Shibukawa missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Shibukawa throws an elbow but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shibukawa obliges.
Shibukawa misses with a knee strike.
Shibukawa throws an elbow that misses.
Shibukawa misses with a knee strike.
McGregor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shibukawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shibukawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shibukawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGregor blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregor obliges.#T3#
Shibukawa tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Shibukawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGregor's brow.
Shibukawa missing with knees to the body.
Goki Shibukawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Shibukawa blocks with his arms.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
McGregor avoiding damage as Shibukawa throws knees to the body.
McGregor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shibukawa.
McGregor avoiding damage as Shibukawa throws knees to the body.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor pushes Shibukawa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shibukawa.
Shibukawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Shibukawa avoids the damage to the body.
Shibukawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Shibukawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGregor blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor misses with a body punch.
Shibukawa has McGregor pressed against the ropes, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGregor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shibukawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGregor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shibukawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shibukawa tries to land a knee to the head but McGregor blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor throws an elbow that misses.
Shibukawa tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Shibukawa throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor.
McGregor blocks an elbow strike.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
Shibukawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor cracks Shibukawa with a nice body shot.
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 Goki Shibukawa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - McGregor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shibukawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Shibukawa.
Shibukawa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shibukawa throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor lands a nice shot that snaps Shibukawa's head back.
A clash of legs there as McGregor blocks the low kick.
Shibukawa moves to clinch but McGregor breaks away
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Shibukawa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shibukawa misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shibukawa's head backwards.
Shibukawa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Shibukawa.#T1#
McGregor throws a head kick that Shibukawa semi-blocks.
McGregor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shibukawa tried to counter with a leg kick but McGregor avoided it.
Shibukawa tries a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
Shibukawa throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Shibukawa
and McGregor counters with a left to the body.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGregor is looking to slow Shibukawa down with leg kicks.
Shibukawa lands a head kick. McGregor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shibukawa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shibukawa moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from McGregor. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shibukawa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shibukawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shibukawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGregor checks a leg kick nicely.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Shibukawa off balance momentarily.
Shibukawa is looking to land body kicks.
McGregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor misses with a kick to the body.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McGregor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shibukawa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Shibukawa backing up. Shibukawa nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor lands a lovely overhand right.
McGregor looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Shibukawa blocks the body kick.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor tries to land a front kick but Shibukawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shibukawa.
Shibukawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shibukawa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shibukawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shibukawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shibukawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
Shibukawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shibukawa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice body kick from Shibukawa.
Shibukawa tries to clinch up.
McGregor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shibukawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Shibukawa scores with a push kick.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shibukawa thumps McGregor with a low kick.
Shibukawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
Shibukawa wants to slow McGregor down by chopping away at his legs.
Shibukawa walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGregor.
Shibukawa throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGregor counters with a good low kick that Shibukawa was not able to check. #CL#
Shibukawa clinches.
McGregor wants to break free but Shibukawa has control.
Shibukawa lands a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGregor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: KILL - 8 : Striking Sunsets
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
McGregor throws a wild body kick that Giroud sees coming a mile off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
Giroud with a hook.
Giroud throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Giroud's sensitive parts.
McGregor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Giroud has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Giroud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bastien Giroud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giroud slips under a jab.
Giroud misses with a left hand
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Giroud looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Giroud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Giroud, as that shot connected.
Giroud checks a low kick from McGregor.
Giroud scores with a hook.
Giroud connects with a crisp jab.
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Giroud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Giroud lands with a good body shot.
McGregor moves forwards but Giroud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of McGregor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGregor lands a right hook to the body.
Giroud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Giroud misses with a looping right.
McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Giroud.
Giroud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giroud moves away.
Giroud misses with a left hand
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGregor - that will leave a mark!
McGregor slips under a jab.
McGregor half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giroud has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Giroud.
McGregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Giroud shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGregor eats them both and turns towards Giroud to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Giroud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Giroud is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGregor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Giroud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Giroud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giroud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGregor. McGregor obviously looking to wear him down.
McGregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Giroud to score with a decent uppercut.
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Giroud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Giroud might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
letting Giroud counter with a right hand.
Giroud connects with a looping right hand.
McGregor slips under a jab from Giroud.
Giroud lands a lovely overhand right.
Giroud misses with the combination. #T3#
Giroud misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giroud.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
Giroud throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Giroud misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
McGregor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Giroud lands a slapping body shot.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Giroud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
Giroud misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Giroud.
Giroud throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
Giroud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Giroud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Giroud misses with a two punch combination.
Giroud throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily.
McGregor throws a body punch but Giroud moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by McGregor.
Giroud is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Giroud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Giroud throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Giroud lands a two punch combo.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giroud lands with a right hand.
Giroud throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Giroud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Giroud avoids the head kick by McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bastien Giroud will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Bastien Giroud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Giroud.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Giroud.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Giroud looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bastien Giroud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Giroud throws a combination. McGregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Giroud. Those never looked like landing.
Giroud connects with a right hand. McGregor shakes it off.
Giroud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGregor.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Giroud scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Giroud is rocked!
Giroud lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor connects with a nice looking jab.
Giroud is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giroud.
Giroud blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Giroud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Giroud throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Giroud looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Giroud misses the target.
Giroud has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGregor.
McGregor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Giroud is breathing heavily.
Giroud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Giroud misses.
McGregor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Giroud seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor throws the kick towards the body but Giroud avoids it.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor moves out of range as Giroud strikes.
McGregor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the liver by McGregor. Beautiful body shot.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGregor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Giroud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Giroud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGregor.#T2#
Giroud moves out of range of the body kick.
McGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Giroud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Giroud misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Giroud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giroud throws a body shot but no joy.
Giroud scores with a shot to the body.
Giroud misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Giroud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Giroud.
Giroud scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
McGregor takes a swing at Giroud's ribcage but misses.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giroud looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Giroud finds it's way round the side to connect with McGregor's head.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Giroud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Giroud, as that shot connected.
Giroud misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McGregor misses with a hook.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
As McGregor backs off Giroud throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
McGregor slips a straight right by Giroud.
Giroud lands with a cross. #T4#
Giroud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Giroud throws out the jab.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Giroud scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Giroud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGregor blocks a jab.
Giroud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giroud misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Giroud looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
McGregor slips under a jab from Giroud.
Giroud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGregor. McGregor obviously looking to wear him down.
Giroud connects with a jab.
McGregor throws a hook but Giroud avoids it easily.
Giroud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Giroud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giroud throws a series of strikes that have McGregor backpedaling.
McGregor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Giroud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGregor scrambles back to his feet.
McGregor throws a hook but Giroud blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bastien Giroud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Giroud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Giroud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giroud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGregor.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Giroud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a solid leg kick but Giroud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGregor.
Giroud throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor scores with a head kick.
Giroud takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Giroud crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGregor - the referee stops the clock and Giroud gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGregor. Giroud manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Giroud slips under a jab.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Giroud blocks a leg kick.
Giroud throws a poor cross that misses
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Giroud.
McGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
Giroud paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Giroud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot.
Giroud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Giroud misses with a series of wild punches.
Giroud lands with a shot to the body.
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Giroud.
Giroud misses with an uppercut
and McGregor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
McGregor lands a head kick!
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Giroud.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Giroud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Giroud.
McGregor cracks Giroud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Giroud moves out of range easily.
Giroud has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGregor.
Giroud thuds his right hand into McGregor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Giroud moves forwards but McGregor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Giroud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giroud lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming.
Giroud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGregor.
Giroud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Giroud misses with a looping right.#T3#
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from McGregor finds it's way through Giroud's defenses.
Giroud throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor throws a lazy body kick
letting Giroud counter with a right hand.
McGregor swings for the body but Giroud moves out of range.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giroud manages to avoid it.
Giroud with a nice cross.
McGregor lands a head kick. Giroud smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Connor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Giroud.
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Giroud misses with a hook.
Giroud misses with a right hand
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
McGregor scores with a nice body kick.
Giroud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giroud walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGregor.
Giroud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Giroud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGregor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Giroud is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Bastien Giroud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Giroud blocks a low kick nicely.
Giroud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Giroud swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Giroud avoids the head kick by McGregor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Giroud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGregor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Giroud lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Giroud has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastien Giroud!
Bastien Giroud looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Nobody in the division can take my shots ! Its a message to the rest of the fighters: im coming'.

Event: SPARTA 15: Smit vs. Gracie 2
Date: Feb 10, 2019

#R1#
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Bonifacio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor throws a head kick but Bonifacio moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bonifacio.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
McGregor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonifacio. Bonifacio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGregor. Bonifacio shrugs it off though.
Bonifacio walks into a jab.
Bonifacio lands a right hook to the body.
McGregor cracks a nice hook into Bonifacio's ribs.
Bonifacio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bonifacio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonifacio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Bonifacio cracks McGregor with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bonifacio has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McGregor to stand back up!#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Bonifacio's torso.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonifacio finish him?
McGregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGregor thuds his shin into the meat of Bonifacio's side.#KD#
Bonifacio sends McGregor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bonifacio is motioning to the referee to let McGregor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T1##CL#
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Bonifacio has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonifacio avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio dodges an elbow strike from McGregor.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio. #T2#
Bonifacio dodges an elbow strike from McGregor.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Bonifacio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
Bonifacio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonifacio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Bonifacio clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the cage.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the cage.
Bonifacio pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonifacio is working McGregor over against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the cage.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregor throws an elbow but misses.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonifacio digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Bonifacio missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGregor.
A jab from McGregor misses.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonifacio manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio misses with a lunging right hand
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with an uppercut that bounces McGregor off the cage and back into range.
McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Bonifacio has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonifacio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGregor's hands.
McGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that round.
That's time! Bonifacio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Bonifacio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGregor blocking some punches.
McGregor tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor swinging wildly here. #CL#
Bonifacio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, McGregor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregor obliges.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
Bonifacio gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGregor. #T1##BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
Bonifacio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Bonifacio.
Bonifacio stuns McGregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonifacio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Bonifacio misses its intended target.
Bonifacio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bonifacio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor throws a jab when Bonifacio was well out of range.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor takes one to the chin there.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonifacio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
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!
Bonifacio closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops McGregor! Bonifacio dives in looking to finish! McGregor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Bonifacio!
A victorious Andres Bonifacio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPARTA 10: Khamsing vs. Holmes
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor takes one on the button.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Dunlop takes it in his stride.
McGregor slips a jab from Dunlop.
A left lands for McGregor.
Dunlop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunlop.
McGregor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunlop if he has to take too many more of those.
McGregor throws a body punch but Dunlop moves out of range.
Dunlop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunlop misses with an uppercut
letting McGregor counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Dunlop is rocked!
Dunlop misses with a looping right.
McGregor throws a head kick that Dunlop semi-blocks.
Dunlop is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor steps in with a hook that catches Dunlop right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! McGregor follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dunlop looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGregor!
Connor McGregor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SPARTA 7: Yamamoto vs. Luna
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
Jab from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Stampede counters with a stiff right hand.
Stampede uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Stampede thuds his right hand into McGregor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stampede connects with a right hand. McGregor shakes it off.
Stampede definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stampede connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor misses with a leg kick
and Stampede counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Stampede finish him?
Stampede uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stampede bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGregor's head.
Stampede fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGregor throws a body punch but Stampede moves out of range.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stampede throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stampede is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGregor throws the left hand but Stampede avoids the punch easily.
Stampede swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
McGregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stampede on the side of the head.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
Stampede tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Stampede.
Stampede is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Stampede misses.
Stampede throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGregor throws a body punch but Stampede moves out of range.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Stampede.
Stampede scores with a decent looking hook.
Stampede slips a jab from McGregor.
Stampede lands a nice shot to the body.
Stampede throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor.
Stampede digs a good body shot into McGregor's ribs.
McGregor tries to move into range but Stampede moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stampede throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor throws a low kick but Stampede moves out of range easily. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Stampede.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stampede. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor works the jab nicely.
Stampede throws a shot to the body.
Stampede blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Stampede connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stampede just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor swings for the body but Stampede moves out of range.
Stampede throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from McGregor misses.
Stampede lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stampede throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.#T3#
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Stampede slips the punch.
Stampede lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
Stampede tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stampede swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stampede paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Stampede counters with a nice body shot.
Stampede takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Stampede blocks the low kick.
Stampede misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stampede counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stampede is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stampede connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGregor. McGregor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor tries to bum rush Stampede with a series of wild strikes but Stampede uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stampede.
Stampede fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGregor on the side of the head.
Stampede tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of McGregor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stampede scores with a decent looking hook.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from McGregor misses
and Stampede counters with a big right hand! Oh McGregor is in trouble here! Stampede follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vash Stampede!
A determined Vash Stampede didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: MAYWEATHER vs. YAMAMOTO
Date: Jan 06, 2019

#R1#
McGregor throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Nouveau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nouveau misses with a takedown
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGregor jabs Nouveau right on the nose. Nouveau blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Nouveau shoots in and gets a takedown into McGregor's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nouveau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Nouveau might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McGregor is trying to control the position but Nouveau postures up.
Nouveau has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
McGregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nouveau advances to half guard.
Nouveau 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.
Nouveau might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGregor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Nouveau is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nouveau on the ground.
McGregor is looking to improve his position.
Nouveau scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nouveau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nouveau performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nouveau prevents McGregor from improving his position.#T2#
Nouveau sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nouveau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGregor wants to control but Nouveau is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nouveau wants to work for an arm triangle but McGregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nouveau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGregor is looking to control Nouveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGregor avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Nouveau wants to work for an arm triangle but McGregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Nouveau is nestled in close to McGregor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU2#
Nouveau stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGregor as he jumps to the side.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Nouveau clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor being controlled against the cage.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nouveau tries to counter by closing the distance.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nouveau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGregor sprawls well initially but Nouveau persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nouveau is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
McGregor is defending against the submission attempts here by Nouveau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nouveau preventing the sweep.
Nouveau works over McGregor with some ground and pound from guard.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Connor McGregor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nouveau closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGregor lands a slapping body shot.
Nouveau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nouveau dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Connor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Nouveau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nouveau needs to keep his hands up - McGregor had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau with a poor takedown
and McGregor counters with a nice leg kick.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGregor stuns Nouveau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Nouveau gets a clinch.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
McGregor lands an elbow just above Nouveau 's eye. #TD2#
McGregor is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nouveau is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McGregor to the mat. McGregor regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nouveau landing some decent shots from guard.
McGregor working a defensive guard here.
Theodore Nouveau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nouveau can do to turn this around?
Nouveau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
McGregor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
McGregor is stalling here. Nouveau is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McGregor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nouveau has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McGregor is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Nouveau stands up and beckons McGregor to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nouveau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nouveau.
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nouveau. That did some damage!#T3#
McGregor moves out of range as Nouveau throws a body kick.
McGregor lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nouveau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nouveau fails with the takedown.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Nouveau's body.
Nouveau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nouveau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Nouveau's head.
Nouveau misses with a takedown
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Nouveau is breathing heavily.
McGregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Nouveau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nouveau tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Nouveau throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nouveau has a takedown stuffed.
Nouveau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nouveau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
McGregor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor 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#
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGregor lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Nouveau is rocked!
A head kick from McGregor lands but Nouveau takes it in his stride.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
Nouveau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGregor is looking to slow Nouveau down with leg kicks.
McGregor drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Nouveau right on the button. Nouveau goes down! McGregor follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McGregor gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGregor!
After the fight, Connor McGregor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SPARTA 2: Smith vs. Ribeiro
Date: Dec 26, 2018

#R1#
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
McGregor lands with a cross.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Nouveau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Nouveau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGregor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nouveau will feel that in the morning.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGregor.
McGregor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A lazy left from McGregor finds it's target.#ROC2#
Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor cracks Nouveau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGregor throws a nice head kick! #T1#
McGregor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGregor scores with a nice strike.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nouveau shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nouveau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nouveau walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGregor.
Nouveau is breathing heavily.
Nouveau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Nouveau looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGregor is positioning himself well to prevent Nouveau advancing to mount.
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 missing with punches from the bottom.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
McGregor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGregor.#T2#
Nouveau is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nouveau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nouveau is one step ahead there.
Nouveau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nouveau working some strikes from top position.
Nouveau works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGregor wants to control but Nouveau is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Nouveau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGregor sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Nouveau throwing shots but McGregor is blocking nicely.
McGregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nouveau throwing strikes from guard but McGregor blocks nicely.
Nouveau chips away with some ground and pound.
Nouveau is working McGregor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nouveau is looking to work some ground and pound but McGregor has wrist control.
Nouveau is in close to McGregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nouveau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nouveau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Nouveau is in close to McGregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Nouveau decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGregor, up you get!
McGregor lands with a shot to the body.
Connor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Nouveau moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nouveau.
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor lands a body shot.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for McGregor.
McGregor keeps Nouveau at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McGregor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nouveau's hands.
Nouveau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGregor avoids it really well and circles away.
Nouveau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGregor's waist but McGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nouveau off to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGregor.
Nouveau shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregor sprawls well. He's pushed Nouveau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor jabs Nouveau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor scores with the left hand. Nouveau knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nouveau shoots in but no luck this time.
Connor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nouveau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor scores with a head kick. Nouveau tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McGregor connects with a body shot.
McGregor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGregor lands with an overhand left.
McGregor fakes the leg kick and cracks Nouveau in the body.
Nouveau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nouveau.
McGregor lands a front kick.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Nouveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor checks a low kick from Nouveau.
A nice side step and McGregor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nouveau ducks right into an uppercut from McGregor. #T2#
McGregor throws a head kick that Nouveau semi-blocks.
Nouveau shoots in but no luck this time.
McGregor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nouveau takes a step back to recover.
Nouveau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nouveau. Nouveau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Nouveau's head back.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but McGregor circles away easily
and McGregor counters with a leg kick.
Nouveau takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGregor.
McGregor cracks Nouveau with a good jab.#T3#
McGregor scores with a head kick. Nouveau tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nouveau circles away quickly and effectively.
Nouveau attempts a counter takedown but McGregor avoids it well and moves away.
McGregor moves out of range of the leg kick from Nouveau.
Nouveau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Nouveau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nouveau.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from McGregor. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGregor enables Nouveau to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGregor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nouveau with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Nouveau is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4##SUB#
Nouveau postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGregor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nouveau, into his guard. #REVB#
McGregor wants to control from the top but Nouveau keeps moving.
McGregor throws a strike but Nouveau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor lands a jab to Nouveau's midsection.
McGregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Nouveau off the cage and back into range.
Nouveau has a takedown stuffed.
McGregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nouveau throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McGregor tries to sprawl but Nouveau drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nouveau stops McGregor from getting back to his feet.
Nouveau throwing shots but McGregor is blocking nicely.
McGregor trying to control but Nouveau postures up. #T1#
Nouveau drops an elbow to the side of McGregor's head.
Nouveau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Nouveau there.
Nice strikes from Nouveau there.
McGregor is refusing to be controlled, as Nouveau sits in half guard.
McGregor tries to get to full guard but Nouveau has control of the leg.
McGregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nouveau. #T2#
Nouveau slows the pace down in half guard.
McGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nouveau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nouveau wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
Nouveau controlling the pace.
Nouveau wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
Nouveau missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGregor as he jumps to the side.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Nouveau.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGregor!
McGregor pushes Nouveau away with a front kick.
McGregor delivers a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
Nouveau drops his hands momentarily and McGregor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Nouveau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4##CL#
Nouveau moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from McGregor.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGregor lands a left hand.
McGregor lands with a left to the head.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor tries to work over Nouveau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nouveau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGregor is defending well.
Nouveau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nouveau looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor tries a quick counter leg kick but Nouveau is wise to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGregor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
Connor McGregor decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2018

#R1#
Nouveau throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor stalks Nouveau and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nouveau's face. Nouveau staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Nouveau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nouveau taking a breather.
Nouveau tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nouveau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
Nouveau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nouveau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Nouveau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nouveau seems keen to control McGregor's posture.#SUB2#
Nouveau has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McGregor should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nouveau has tightened it up now! McGregor should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Theodore Nouveau!

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