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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Harding fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
Harding is trying to force a seperation but Garcia has the dominant position.#BC2#
Harding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harding is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Harding fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Garcia forces Harding back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harding shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Harding's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harding misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jose Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Harding.#CL#
Garcia moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding tries to pull guard but Garcia won't allow it.
Harding wants a takedown.
Harding is trying to break free.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harding backwards. #T1#
Garcia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harding can't break the clinch.
Garcia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harding pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harding tries to break free but Garcia pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia presses Harding against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harding is working for takedown but Garcia is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Garcia drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES#
Garcia uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Harding throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Dante Harding has been cut.#CL#
Garcia gets a clinch. #TD2#
Harding pulls Garcia into guard.
Garcia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but Harding blocks nicely.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia 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. #T3#
Garcia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harding for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Harding looking for subs off his back but Garcia has passed one foot through into half guard.
Garcia performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Harding is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
Garcia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harding's elbow.
Garcia wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Garcia jumps into guard, dragging Harding to the mat.
#ES#
Garcia scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Harding's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Harding's cut.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Harding saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Garcia pushes Harding up against the cage in a clinch.
Harding can't break the clinch.
Harding is trying to break the clinch but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Harding tries to circle away but Garcia has him pinned against the cage.
Garcia lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Harding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harding can do to turn this around?
Harding shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding tries to clinch up.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Harding is trying to pull guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jose Garcia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harding has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jose Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Harding.#TD2#
Harding jumps into guard, dragging Garcia to the mat.
Harding wants to hit a sweep here but Garcia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Harding there!
Harding avoids a series of strikes thrown by Garcia.
Garcia postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Harding looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
Garcia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Harding can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
Garcia controlling his opponent.
Garcia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jose Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harding really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Garcia thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Garcia controlling his opponent.
Harding tries to control the position but Garcia now has his back.
Garcia throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Garcia is persistently looking for the submission but Harding is defending it well.
#SUB#
Garcia looking to break Harding's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Harding remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Garcia will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Garcia keeps control of the position as Harding tries to break free.
Harding is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harding is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Garcia looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Harding is controlling Garcia 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Harding missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Garcia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dante Harding's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Garcia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harding gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia prevents Harding from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Garcia.
A frustrated look appears on Harding's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harding looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Garcia.
Harding drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Garcia rushes Harding and presses him up against the cage.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harding tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
Harding tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Harding tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jose Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Harding.#BC2#
Harding breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jose Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harding lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garcia backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Harding.
Garcia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harding up against the cage.
Come on Garcia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garcia lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Garcia.
Harding wants a takedown but no success here.
Harding takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcia as Harding tries to tie him up. #TD#
Garcia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harding uses from the top position. #ES#
Garcia scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Garcia forces Harding back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Garcia drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES#
Garcia pushes Harding off and scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia throws a series of strikes that have Harding backpedaling.
Harding is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
#T3#
Garcia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harding doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.#CL#
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Harding.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harding gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harding jumps guard but Garcia stands there with Harding around his waist. Harding gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Harding counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Garcia has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Harding is on him like a limpet, forcing Garcia back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia scores with a shot to the side of Harding's head. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.#TD#
Garcia manages to pull guard.
Harding looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Harding wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Garcia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Garcia!
In his post fight interview, Jose Garcia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1081 Round 1
Date: Dec 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Harding shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregor sprawls well. He's pushed Harding's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harding or perhaps it was just good defense by McGregor, which made it look bad.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
McGregor clinches up with Harding and pushes him back against the cage.
Harding content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Harding keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Harding has double underhooks. #BC2#
Harding breaks from the clinch.
Harding moves to clinch but McGregor breaks away
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Dante Harding has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harding.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Harding.
Harding misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1##TD2#
Harding shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGregor is trying to defend but Harding finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McGregor pushes Harding off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Harding.
Harding tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Harding breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Harding. No joy for McGregor on that attempt.
Harding shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregor sprawls well. McGregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harding gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harding leaves McGregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Harding fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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 stuns Harding with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Harding sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from McGregor. No joy for Harding on that attempt.
Harding changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Harding manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Harding looks winded!#CL#
McGregor rushes Harding and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Harding has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harding keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Harding has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Harding misses with the head strike.
McGregor tries to break free but Harding pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Harding keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
Harding goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGregor prevents it.
McGregor prevents the takedown attempt.
Harding keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harding has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#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.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harding trying to stall but McGregor improves his position.
Harding tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Harding keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor is trying to break free.
Harding trying to control the position but instead, McGregor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harding into the cage.#BC2#
Harding breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
McGregor forces Harding back against the cage and clinches.
Harding can't break the clinch.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Harding is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Harding's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Harding shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harding showed some decent athleticism there.
McGregor kicks off Harding and gets to his feet. #CL#
McGregor darts in and clinches Harding up against the cage.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Harding has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Harding's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harding can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregor as Harding tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harding has him pressed against the cage.
Harding keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Harding is controlling him.#BC2#
Harding escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Harding shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Harding.
McGregor is trying to break free.
Harding with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harding keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harding is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGregor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harding has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Harding.
Harding is breathing heavily.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harding shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.#TD#
McGregor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harding did well to prevent McGregor getting side control.
Harding tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McGregor manages to move to mount!
#T2##SU#
McGregor stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harding is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Harding circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Harding counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGregor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harding darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Harding into the cage.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Harding sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Conor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Harding shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Harding sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harding tries to avoid it but McGregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harding to the ground. Harding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harding shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harding can do to turn this around?
McGregor shoots for a takedown but Harding saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harding sprawls well. Harding wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Harding moves out of range easily.
Harding throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD2#
Harding gets a takedown into half guard.
McGregor pushes Harding off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
McGregor rushes Harding and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Harding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Harding moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Harding moves out of range easily.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Harding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dante Harding's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A head kick from Harding lands but McGregor takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Harding closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McGregor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Harding has him pressed against the cage.
Harding has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGregor prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
Harding tries to pull guard but McGregor won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Harding.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harding takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
No luck for Harding with that takedown attempt. #CL#
McGregor forces Harding back against the cage and clinches.
McGregor wants to break free but Harding has control.
Harding wants to stall.
Harding goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGregor prevents it.
McGregor tries to break free but Harding pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harding tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor is trying to break free.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harding has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harding has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harding can't get the takedown.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harding tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Harding won't allow it.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Harding has double underhooks.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Harding is controlling the position.
McGregor is pressed up against the cage. Harding has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGregor down to the mat. McGregor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGregor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harding circles away.#CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
Conor McGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGregor is trying to break free.
Harding throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor has Harding pressed against the cage, preventing Harding from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harding keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor wants to break free but Harding has control.
Harding keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harding keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Harding breaks the clinch.
#CL#
McGregor has Harding up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Harding keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Harding has double underhooks.
Harding is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dante Harding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harding unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harding with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor wins by unanimous decision! |
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