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Event:
Bumfights 3 Dia de los muertos
Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
MccGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
MccGregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
MccGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MccGregor's elbow.
Barnes lands a body shot.
MccGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MccGregor.
Barnes displaying some good clinch control by pressing MccGregor up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Barnes digs a right hand into MccGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MccGregor's gas tank.
MccGregor is breathing heavily.
MccGregor letting Barnes take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes is working MccGregor over against the cage.
Barnes cracks MccGregor with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
MccGregor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Barnes.
MccGregor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and pushes MccGregor back into the cage.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MccGregor up against the cage.
MccGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes. #TD2#
Barnes lands a takedown into guard.
Barnes is standing up over MccGregor. MccGregor looks to escape but Barnes dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Barnes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barnes controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Barnes has hold of MccGregor's arm. He's looking for a kimura. MccGregor seems comfortable defending it but Barnes has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! MccGregor is real pain and he's forced to tap out! MccGregor is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Barnes couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Asher Barnes! |
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Event:
Bumfights 2: Gimme $5
Date: Oct 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Kos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kos connects with a high kick.
MccGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kos.
#CL#
Kos closes the distance and pushes MccGregor back into the cage.
MccGregor can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kos lands a right hand.
Kos lands a shoulder strike.
Kos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Kos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MccGregor jumps guard but Kos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Kos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
MccGregor gets a double leg takedown into Kos's guard.
MccGregor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kos with a nice head shot there.#ROC#MccGregor is rocked!#T1#
Kos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MccGregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MccGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kos throws a big right hand that misses.
MccGregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MccGregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kos throwing strikes but missing.
MccGregor trying to keep a closed guard but Kos is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Kos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MccGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kos is looking to work some ground and pound but MccGregor has wrist control.
MccGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MccGregor wants to sweep here but Kos controlling him for the moment.
Kos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kos cracks MccGregor with a solid left hand.
Kos advances position into side control!
Kos scores with punches from side control.
Kos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
MccGregor is still in real trouble! Can Kos finish him?
MccGregor is looking for a sweep.
MccGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
MccGregor looks winded!
Check out the look on Kos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MccGregor is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
An elbow from Kos crashes against the mat.
Kos cracks MccGregor with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kos immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! MccGregor is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Kos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Grey shoots in but MccGregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grey slaps away a takedown attempt from MccGregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grey throws out a counter right but MccGregor avoids it with no problem.
MccGregor shoots for a takedown but Grey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Grey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MccGregor.
Grey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor MccGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MccGregor throws a wild body kick that Grey sees coming a mile off.
Grey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MccGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
MccGregor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Grey decides to pull guard. #T1#
Grey pulls MccGregor in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
MccGregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MccGregor has managed to get both his arms back between Grey's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MccGregor trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
MccGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grey on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grey wants to sweep but no luck.
Grey is pulling down on MccGregor's head. It's preventing any offense from MccGregor, at least for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grey has a closed guard, preventing MccGregor from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Grey clinches.
Grey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Grey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MccGregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grey is looking for a takedown.
MccGregor is trying to break the clinch but Grey is controlling him.
Grey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MccGregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grey goes for a takedown attempt but MccGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grey is looking to clinch.
MccGregor tries to clinch up but Grey circles away and keeps his distance.
Grey tries to counter with a clinch but MccGregor shakes him off and moves away.
MccGregor shoots in looking for a takedown but Grey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MccGregor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MccGregor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grey's waist but Grey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MccGregor off to one side.
Grey tries to score a power double leg takedown but MccGregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grey somewhat.#T4#
MccGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Grey circles away.
Grey blocks a head kick by MccGregor.
MccGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grey circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Grey forces MccGregor back against the cage and clinches.
Grey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
MccGregor drags the fight down to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dustin Grey will probably get the nod.
That's time! MccGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
MccGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Grey is just out of range.
MccGregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Grey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grey tries to pull guard but MccGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Grey drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grey fails to pull guard.
MccGregor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grey wants to take the fight to the mat but MccGregor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Conor MccGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Grey.
Grey tries to score a body lock takedown but MccGregor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grey is trying to pull guard but MccGregor has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MccGregor is working Grey over against the cage.#TD2#
Grey pulls guard successfully.
Grey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grey keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Grey controlling MccGregor's posture.
Grey is continuing to stall.
MccGregor trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
Grey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grey avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Grey has MccGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grey just misses with a elbow thrown towards MccGregor's brow.
MccGregor prevents Grey from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Grey.
MccGregor tries to stall but Grey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3##BC2#
Grey manages to break the clinch.
Grey is trying hard to land a takedown here. MccGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MccGregor tries to counter by clinching up but Grey breaks away and moves out of range.
Grey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MccGregor tries to avoid it but Grey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MccGregor to the ground. MccGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MccGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MccGregor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrey.#CL2#
MccGregor tries to keep at a distance but Grey has taken the fight into the clinch.
MccGregor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grey prevents it.
MccGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grey pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Grey moves into the clinch.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MccGregor is looking to control Grey's arms but Grey gets an underhook and turns him. Now MccGregor has his back to the cage.
The referee calls for Grey to work.
#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch.
MccGregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grey sprawls well. Grey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MccGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MccGregor avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Grey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Grey darts in looking for a takedown but MccGregor gets double underhooks and turns Grey into the cage.
MccGregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from MccGregor.
Grey scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Grey instigates a clinch.
MccGregor fails to pull guard.
A short right from MccGregor. #TD2#
Grey drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MccGregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES2#
Grey manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Grey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MccGregor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grey shoots and misses #CL#
and MccGregor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MccGregor.
Conor MccGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Grey.#TD2#
Grey jumps guard and drags MccGregor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grey is trying to control the position but MccGregor postures up. #SUB2#
Grey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
MccGregor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MccGregor has Grey in his guard.#REVB#
Grey looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Grey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grey stands and throws MccGregor's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
MccGregor tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Grey throwing strikes here but MccGregor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
MccGregor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dustin Grey has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Grey is working for a guillotine from mount but MccGregor frees his head quite easily.
MccGregor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MccGregor holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Grey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
MccGregor is working to get back to half guard.
Grey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Grey has control of MccGregor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MccGregor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Grey sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Grey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grey 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Grey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
MccGregor feints and as Melton raises his hands in defense, MccGregor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Melton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Melton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MccGregor is aware though and is defending well.
MccGregor trying to control but Melton is working from the bottom.
MccGregor controlling from the top position.
MccGregor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Melton's guard.
Melton wants to control but MccGregor is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MccGregor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Melton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MccGregor is keen to just control but Melton is a slippery customer.
Melton is looking to control MccGregor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Melton avoid being mounted?#T1#
MccGregor throwing shots but Melton is blocking nicely.
MccGregor wants to free his trapped foot but Melton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MccGregor working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melton wants to improve his position but MccGregor is controlling well.
MccGregor works his way into full mount!
Melton gets back to half guard.#T2#
Melton is positioning himself well to prevent MccGregor advancing to mount.
MccGregor trying to control the action but Melton is working from the bottom.
MccGregor throwing shots but Melton is blocking nicely.
Melton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MccGregor trying to control from half guard but Melton is working away.
Melton wants to control but MccGregor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MccGregor moves nicely into side control.
Melton is looking to reverse the position.
Melton regains half guard.#T3#
Melton is pressing down on MccGregor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MccGregor wants to control from the top but Melton keeps moving. #SUB#
Melton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MccGregor is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
MccGregor is sitting in close to Melton's body. Melton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! MccGregor is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, MccGregor is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Melton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zion Melton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
#R1#
A solid body kick from MccGregor.
MccGregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Messi sprawls well. Messi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MccGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
Messi looks to land a left hand but MccGregor moved out of range nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Messi as MccGregor shoots in.
Messi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
MccGregor is looking to clinch.
Messi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Messi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Messi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Messi is taking a breather. MccGregor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messi controlling the action here. #T1#
Messi is looking to advance position but MccGregor won't allow it.
Messi slows the pace down in half guard.
Messi tries to pass to full mount but MccGregor defends it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Messi moves into full mount! MccGregor won't be happy about that!
Messi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
MccGregor is trying to reverse the position but instead Messi has taken his back - oops!
Messi controlling well, preventing MccGregor from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Messi tightening his grip on MccGregor, looking for the choke.
Messi lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Messi controlling from the back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MccGregor trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
MccGregor defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
MccGregor is trying to remain composed but Messi is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Messi is persistently looking for the submission but MccGregor is defending it well.
#T4#
MccGregor is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Messi.
#SUB2#
MccGregor preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Messi.
Messi controls the position.
Messi avoiding MccGregor 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messi is riding his opponent, not letting MccGregor buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Messi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Messi misses with the combination.
MccGregor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Messi gets the takedown into side control.
Messi wants to stand but MccGregor has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Messi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Messi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MccGregor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Messi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MccGregor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Messi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Messi working the body and head with strikes.
Messi controls the position.#SU2#
Messi stands up and beckons MccGregor to his feet. #TD2#
Messi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Messi lands a couple of digs.
Messi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Messi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Messi slips nicely into half guard.
Messi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
MccGregor is looking to improve his position.
Messi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MccGregor! #SUB2#
Messi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, MccGregor has worked his arm free - good work by MccGregor!
#SU2#
Messi decides to stand back up. #T4#
Messi throws a head kick that misses.
MccGregor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Messi circles away.#CL2#
MccGregor gets tackled into the cage by Messi. Messi maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Messi jumps into guard, dragging MccGregor to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Messi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Messi has his hands on MccGregor's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Messi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Messi shoots in and gets a takedown into MccGregor's guard.
MccGregor looking to control.
Messi lands a couple of digs.
Messi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
MccGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Messi on the ground.
Messi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Messi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MccGregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MccGregor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Messi trying to stand up but can't free himself from MccGregor's guard.
Messi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Messi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MccGregor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Messi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MccGregor did well to prevent Messi getting side control.
Messi lands strikes from half guard.
Messi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SUB2#
Messi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MccGregor taking some punishment here, with Messi in his half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Messi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MccGregor defends it well. #SU2#
Messi decides to return to a standing position.
MccGregor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MccGregor dives in and grabs Messi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Messi pushes down on MccGregor's head and hops out.
It seemed like Messi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MccGregor wants to clinch.
Messi misses with a head kick.
#T4##CL2#
Messi clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Messi pulls guard.
Messi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Messi wants to get up but he can't break MccGregor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Messi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Messi stands up over MccGregor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Messi trying to stand up but can't free himself from MccGregor's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MccGregor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristiano Messi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Messi 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristiano Messi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2021 |
#R1#
MccGregor avoids the head kick by Buijs.
MccGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buijs.
Buijs avoids the head kick by MccGregor.
Buijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MccGregor defends it well.#CL2#
Buijs pushes MccGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Buijs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MccGregor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buijs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MccGregor throws a big counter combination but Buijs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MccGregor shoots in for a takedown but Buijs shows good takedown defense.
Buijs looks to throw the jab but MccGregor is out of range.
MccGregor tries to clinch up but Buijs circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
MccGregor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MccGregor trying to control the action but Buijs is working from the bottom.
MccGregor in side control, throwing shots but Buijs defends. #T1#
Buijs tries to escape but MccGregor is in control.
Buijs holding on.
Buijs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
MccGregor stops Buijs from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
MccGregor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buijs defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Buijs manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Buijs has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. MccGregor doesn't defend quickly enough and Buijs has managed to lock this one up! Can MccGregor escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Buijs on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Basturk Buijs! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MccGregor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
MccGregor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MccGregor cracks Nurmagomedov with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov is wriggling around but MccGregor manages to pass to half guard.
#SU2#
MccGregor stands up from half guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a leg kick that knocks MccGregor off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Nurmagomedov with the inside leg kick.
MccGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurmagomedov back to the cage. MccGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of strikes that have MccGregor backpedaling.
Nurmagomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. MccGregor ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov tests MccGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but MccGregor moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a low kick.
MccGregor moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MccGregor shoots in for a double leg but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a counter combo.
Nurmagomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MccGregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MccGregor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nurmagomedov.
MccGregor closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. MccGregor pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MccGregor tries to clinch up.#T2#
MccGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov slaps away a takedown attempt from MccGregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor MccGregor.
Nurmagomedov cracks MccGregor with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from MccGregor.
Horrible takedown attempt by MccGregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurmagomedov, which made it look bad.
MccGregor looks winded!
Nurmagomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MccGregor at a distance.
MccGregor is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Nurmagomedov moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jabib Nurmagomedov!
Jabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 41
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Roberto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roberto.
MccGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roberto pinned against the cage. Roberto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roberto keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Roberto does it's job there.
MccGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Roberto as he connects with a hook.
Roberto lands with an overhand left.
MccGregor tries to clinch up
and Roberto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberto scores with a crisp jab that stopped MccGregor in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberto thuds a left hand into MccGregor's body.
Roberto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick by MccGregor misses
and MccGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Roberto lands a right hook to the body.
MccGregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#MccGregor is rocked!
Roberto connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks MccGregor out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Roberto!
Paulo Roberto took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1058 Round 1
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Shinster looks for a takedown but MccGregor sprawls well.
Shinster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MccGregor.
Despite the aggression on Shinster's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shinster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shinster misses with a low kick.
MccGregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shinster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MccGregor sets himself, and Shinster steps forward looking for the clinch! MccGregor avoids it this time.
MccGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MccGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Shinster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MccGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shinster circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Shinster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MccGregor to the mat! MccGregor manages to get full guard. #SUB#
MccGregor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shinster defends well.#T1##SU2#
Shinster stands and steps away. MccGregor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shinster misses with a takedown attempt
and MccGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
Conor MccGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Shinster.#TD#
MccGregor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shinster did well to prevent MccGregor getting side control.
Shinster is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
MccGregor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shinster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MccGregor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinster is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Shinster gets back to full guard.
Shinster wants to sweep here but MccGregor controlling him for the moment.
MccGregor throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Shinster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shinster seems keen to control MccGregor's posture.#T3#
Shinster is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Shinster clinches with his opponent.
MccGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shinster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shinster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MccGregor has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Shinster manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Shinster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shinster being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shinster has MccGregor pulled in close to control his posture.
Shinster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MccGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Shinster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Shinster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
MccGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Shinster, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Shinster takes the fight into the clinch.
Shinster working hard to break the clinch.
MccGregor is trying to pull guard but Shinster has him pressed against the cage.
Shinster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shinster slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MccGregor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shinster is defending well.#T1#
MccGregor is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor MccGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MccGregor stalling in the clinch but Shinster improves position.
Shinster tries for a takedown but MccGregor manages to get underhooks.
Shinster leaning his opponent against the cage.
MccGregor is trying to pull guard but Shinster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Shinster jumps into guard, dragging MccGregor to the mat.
Joe Shinster has got the better of the ground game so far.
MccGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MccGregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Shinster looking for a guillotine here but MccGregor defends easily.
MccGregor wants to control from the top but Shinster keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shinster is on top in guard.
#REVB#
MccGregor is looking to stand back up but Shinster counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by MccGregor. #T3#
Shinster thows a huge punch but MccGregor dodges it nicely.
Shinster controlling the pace.
Shinster works his way into side control.
Shinster controlling the position from side mount.
Shinster's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shinster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shinster is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
MccGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shinster on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Shinster decides to stand up, so the ref orders MccGregor to his feet.
MccGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Shinster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Shinster moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Shinster pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
MccGregor has gone for a leg lock! Shinster slips out almost immediately though and dives into MccGregor's guard.#REVB#
Shinster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shinster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
MccGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shinster looking to pass the guard.
Shinster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shinster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MccGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shinster landing some decent shots from guard.
Shinster pushing down on MccGregor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Shinster decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Shinster shoots in but no luck this time.
MccGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shinster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shinster goes for a double leg but MccGregor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MccGregor continues to drive forward.
A lazy body kick from MccGregor #TD2#
and Shinster counters with a nice double leg into side control. MccGregor won't be happy with that.
Shinster just content to control the position.
MccGregor is trying to work for a sweep but Shinster has mounted him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shinster content just to control the position here. #T3#
MccGregor tries to reverse the position but Shinster maintains control.
MccGregor wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shinster.
Shinster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Shinster moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, MccGregor has worked his arm free - good work by MccGregor!
MccGregor is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shinster is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shinster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shinster landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Shinster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shinster 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Joe Shinster!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Joe Shinster!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Joe Shinster!
Joe Shinster wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1057 Round 1
Date: Jul 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Stalin moves into the clinch.
Stalin gets through MccGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalin swings wildly with an uppercut but MccGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MccGregor blocking some punches.
#KD#
Stalin drops MccGregor onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! MccGregor is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#MccGregor is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Stalin fails to land.
MccGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalin finish him?
MccGregor blocking some punches.
MccGregor blocks an uppercut.
Stalin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MccGregor blocking some punches.
Stalin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalin.
MccGregor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalin misses with a punch on the inside.
MccGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Stalin.
MccGregor tries to break the clinch but Stalin is controlling the position.
Stalin misses with some punches.
Stalin lands with a right to the head.
Stalin creates a bit of distance and cracks MccGregor with a massive left hook! MccGregor crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Stalin stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Stalin!
Red Stalin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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