Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HC KT 8
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Veglin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Veglin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor lands a body shot.
McGregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veglin finds it's way round the side to connect with McGregor's head. #CL#
Veglin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Veglin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veglin lands a jab to the nose.
McGregor stalks Veglin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Veglin's face. Veglin staggers backwards, shaken.
Veglin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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 just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Veglin closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor wants to break free but Veglin has control. #BC#
Veglin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
McGregor lands a jab to the head.
McGregor lands a lovely overhand right.
Veglin scores with a punch to the head.
McGregor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGregor lands a head kick. Veglin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Veglin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Veglin tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
Veglin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor tries to bum rush Veglin with a series of wild strikes but Veglin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Veglin tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veglin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Veglin does no damage.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Veglin's front leg but catches the back leg as Veglin tries to avoid it.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Veglin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor tests Veglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Veglin avoids them all with ease.
McGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Veglin back to the ropes. McGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#Veglin is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kron McGregor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McGregor tries to land a body kick
and Veglin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGregor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Veglin is out of range and McGregor settles back down.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Veglin.
Veglin jabs at McGregor's body.
McGregor tests Veglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGregor misses with a wild combination. #T1#
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Veglin circles away.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Veglin avoids nicely.
Veglin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGregor.
Veglin throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
Veglin misses with the combination.
Veglin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veglin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Veglin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Veglin duly obliges.
Veglin is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Veglin shuts the power down on McGregor. Lights out, game over! Veglin is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Colestein Veglin!
After the big win, Colestein Veglin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hawaii Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HC KT 7
Date: Mar 28, 2024

#R1#
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Marciano connects with a looping right hand.
Marciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
McGregor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano.#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Marciano wants to slow McGregor down by chopping away at his legs.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Marciano throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
McGregor with a hook.
McGregor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marciano catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marciano throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Marciano backing up. Marciano nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Marciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGregor throws a chopping leg kick but Marciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Marciano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marciano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
McGregor is looking to chop away at Marciano's legs.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Marciano checks a low kick from McGregor.
Marciano throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Marciano throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Marciano defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano's coach down at 4 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano walks into a left hand.
McGregor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano digs a good body shot into McGregor's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stony Marciano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marciano counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Marciano to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor tries to bum rush Marciano with a series of wild strikes but Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
McGregor instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor cracks Marciano with an open hand slap.
Marciano misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano lands a right hook to the body.
McGregor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marciano checks it well.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
Marciano can't break the clinch. #BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Marciano's belly button to the back.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Marciano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor scores with a jab.#T2#
Marciano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano throws a lazy uppercut
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Marciano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
McGregor thows a leg kick but Marciano checks it
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Marciano misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
McGregor is looking to counter the offense by Marciano and move into the clinch.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kron McGregor dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
McGregor throws a leg kick but Marciano checks it.
McGregor walks into a jab.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Marciano.
Stony Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marciano throws out a powerful jab.
A right-left combo lands from Marciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Marciano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses. #T1##CL#
McGregor darts in and clinches Marciano up against the ropes.
Marciano tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position.
Marciano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Marciano working hard to break the clinch.
Marciano is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Marciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGregor misses with the body kick
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As McGregor backs off Marciano throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
Marciano throws out a counter right but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano swinging wildly here.
McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marciano throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stony Marciano really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R4#
Marciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Marciano avoids nicely.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGregor throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a leg kick.
Marciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Marciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Marciano.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Marciano pushes McGregor up against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stony Marciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Marciano throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
McGregor throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kron McGregor.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 37:39
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 38:38
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 38:38

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024

#R1#
Danilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danilov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGregor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Danilov. Danilov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor feints a jab promting Danilov to slip. McGregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Danilov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Danilov.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Danilov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGregor tries to clinch but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Danilov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
McGregor 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!
McGregor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Danilov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danilov.
Danilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danilov tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danilov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, McGregor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the ropes.
Danilov lands a nice uppercut.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Danilov misses with some punches.
Danilov slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Danilov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danilov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Danilov.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Danilov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
Danilov tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
Danilov misses with some punches.
Danilov with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Danilov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Danilov throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
McGregor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov misses with a few strikes there.
Danilov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Danilov misses.
Danilov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danilov moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Danilov is out of range.
It seemed like Danilov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danilov blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Danilov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Danilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGregor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danilov scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
McGregor clinches up against the ropes.
McGregor is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor is trying to push Danilov away but Danilov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Danilov prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov works on McGregor's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Danilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danilov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Danilov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Danilov closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the ropes.#T2#
Danilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Danilov.
A short left from Danilov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Danilov has him pressed against the ropes.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands. #BC2#
Danilov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danilov works over McGregor's head and body with a nice combination.
Danilov moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
Danilov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGregor momentarily.
McGregor lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Danilov is predictable there
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Danilov keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Danilov. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov 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 ring so we can get back down to business.#R3##CL2#
Danilov closes the distance and clinches.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danilov trying to land knees to the body.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
Danilov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Danilov has double underhooks.
Danilov digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Danilov connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGregor's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is trying to push Danilov away but Danilov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Danilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Danilov delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
McGregor scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Danilov has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Danilov swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Danilov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor is looking to counter the offense by Danilov and move into the clinch.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Danilov is avoiding it.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Danilov keeps it at a distance.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Danilov is avoiding it.
McGregor misses with a wild combination. #T2#
McGregor lands a head shot.
Danilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Danilov throws out a leg kick but McGregor moves out of range and Danilov only half commits.
Danilov blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
McGregor is looking to counter the offense by Danilov and move into the clinch.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Danilov keeps it at a distance.
McGregor drops his hands momentarily and Danilov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Danilov darts in and clinches McGregor up against the ropes.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Danilov presses McGregor against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Danilov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGregor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the ropes.
Danilov swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danilov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
Danilov gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danilov is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Danilov lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Danilov keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov misses with some punches.
McGregor tries to break free but Danilov pushes him back against the ropes.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands. #BC2#
Danilov manages to break the clinch. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Danilov.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGregor.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor jabs at Danilov's body.
Danilov tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Danilov avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Danilov lands a high kick!
Danilov tries to score with a low kick but McGregor moves his leg out of the way.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but McGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Danilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Danilov just manages to avoid it.
Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Danilov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Danilov blocks the leg kick.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Danilov backing up. Danilov nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Danilov checks a leg kick nicely.
Danilov is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGregor lands a jab to the head.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Danilov.
McGregor throws a right hand that Danilov ducks under and follows up with a left that Danilov also avoids with ease.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
McGregor gets tackled into the ropes by Danilov. Danilov maintains the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kron McGregor.
I think Danilov 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 37:39
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 37:39
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 37:39

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Danilov!
Our winner, Ruslan Danilov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HC MMA 6
Date: Feb 12, 2024

#R1##CL#
McGregor clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Maica. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maica.
Maica fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
Maica throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGregor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maica stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maica takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maica throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Maica misses
and McGregor counters with an outside leg kick.
A lazy left from McGregor finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maica blocks a head kick by McGregor.
A bone on bone clash there as Maica blocks the leg kick.
Maica appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Maica misses with a low kick.
A big right from Maica misses.
Maica thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Maica lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Maica takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maica counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maica throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily. #CL#
McGregor gets a clinch. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Maica uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Maica's coach down at 4 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maica's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
McGregor tried to score with a low kick but Maica checks it.
Maica looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maica. Maica obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
McGregor has Maica up against the cage in a clinch.
Maica wants to break free but McGregor has control. #BC2#
Maica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor slips a jab from Maica.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maica circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Maica's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maica throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Maica.
Some wild striking there from Maica.
McGregor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Maica fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
Maica tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maica misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor throws a counter high kick but Maica was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maica rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor tried to counter with a leg kick but Maica avoided it.#CL#
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Maica in a clinch.
Maica wants to break free but McGregor has control.
Maica has had enough of the clinch but McGregor keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4##CL#
McGregor rushes Maica and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Maica does no damage.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maica circles away quickly and effectively.
Maica misses with a low kick.
Maica with the inside leg kick.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Maica.
As McGregor backs off Maica throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
Maica looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Maica misses with a combination
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kron McGregor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McGregor dips to his left and cracks Maica with an uppercut!
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maica avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Maica both land. Nice combination. #CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maica checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ja Maica seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maica throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maica.#T1#
Maica looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as McGregor blocks the leg kick.
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor takes a swing at Maica's ribcage but misses.
McGregor needs to keep his hands up - Maica had a free shot at his head there.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Maica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Maica.
Maica throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Maica slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maica moves away.
Maica fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maica throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maica connects with a nice looking jab.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maica pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Maica keeps the fight on the outside.
Maica now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maica has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maica and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Maica. #T3#
McGregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maica counters with a right hand to the body.
Maica lands a head kick!
McGregor is looking to score with low kicks.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maica is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maica fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGregor on the side of the head.
Maica swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Maica misses with a straight left.
McGregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maica's sensitive parts.
Maica misses with a wild combination. #CL#
McGregor rushes Maica and presses him up against the cage.#T4##BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maica slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
McGregor clinches up with Maica and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Maica avoids them all with ease.
Maica throws a head kick that misses.
Maica walks into a straight right hand from McGregor.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maica looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor swings for the body but Maica moves out of range.
McGregor takes a swing at Maica's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kron McGregor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGregor with a jab.#CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Maica's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maica looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Maica scores with a four punch combination!
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maica goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maica throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Maica circles away.
Maica pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGregor is out of range and Maica settles back down. #T1#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Maica is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maica manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maica takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maica motions for McGregor to come forward. Maica throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Maica throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maica looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Maica manages to avoid it.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor throws a combination. Maica tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Maica misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Maica avoids them all with ease.
Ja Maica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maica blocks a leg kick.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Maica circles away.
McGregor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maica.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
McGregor clinches up against the cage.
McGregor lands a shot to the body.#BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
It seemed like Maica was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by McGregor.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Maica.
Maica misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a left to the body.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maica connects with an inside leg kick.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maica.
Maica scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
McGregor works over Maica's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor with a jab.
Maica doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maica checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maica is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Maica's body.
Kron McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maica gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maica throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Maica 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maica lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kron McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGregor 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron McGregor!
A less than humble Kron McGregor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HC Kickboxing 4
Date: Jan 23, 2024

#R1#
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor's coach down at 4 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGregor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coker fakes the leg kick and cracks McGregor in the body.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor connects with a body shot.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor checks a leg kick.#CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch.#BC#
Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor tries to clinch
and Coker counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
Coker misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Coker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGregor if he has to take too many more of those.
Coker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGregor doesn't seem bothered though.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick from McGregor misses.
Coker 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 leg kick from Coker.
McGregor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor wants to counter with a clinch but Coker pushes him away.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice combination there by Coker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Coker avoids it well.
Coker throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor thinks about the counter body kick.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coker misses with a series of wild punches.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks McGregor off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Coker throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coker punishes McGregor's body with a nice straight punch.
Coker checks a leg kick.
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Coker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Coker's front leg but catches the back leg as Coker tries to avoid it.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Coker avoids it well.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Coker misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coker.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Coker.
Coker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coker with a body shot.
Akeen Coker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coker swinging wildly here.
Coker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGregor backs up against the ropes.
McGregor misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely.
Coker throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Coker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coker throws a series of strikes that have McGregor backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses.
Coker throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Coker.
A left lands for McGregor.
Coker is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coker throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Coker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Coker lands a head kick. McGregor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Coker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coker under the eye.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
Coker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from McGregor.
McGregor digs a good body shot into Coker's ribs.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
As McGregor looks to move away, Coker throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T1#
Coker throws a good cross that connects.
Coker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coker moves out of range of the leg kick from McGregor.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGregor tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Coker is rocked!
McGregor lands a head kick that sends Coker down! Coker is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! McGregor is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kron McGregor!
A less than humble Kron McGregor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Hawaii MMA 4
Date: Jan 11, 2024

#R1##CL#
McGregor rushes Ransom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor lands a knee to the head.
McGregor stops a takedown attempt from Ransom.
McGregor is pressed up against the cage. Ransom 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.
Ransom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kron McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolo Ransom.
McGregor feints a jab promting Ransom to slip. McGregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ransom slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Ransom is rocked!
No luck for Ransom with that takedown attempt.
Ransom is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Ransom seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Ransom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1##SUB2#
Ransom 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.
McGregor wants to control but Ransom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ransom passes the guard and advances to mount!
McGregor is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ransom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGregor is looking to escape.
McGregor is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGregor wants to hold on but Ransom pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ransom is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McGregor is surviving well by controlling Ransom's body position as best he can. #T2##SUB2#
Ransom is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McGregor to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McGregor shrugs it off.
Ransom wants to take his opponent's back but McGregor doesn't allow it.
McGregor tries to reverse the position but Ransom maintains control.
McGregor tries to hold on but Ransom pushes him away.
McGregor is trying desperately to improve position.
McGregor tries to hold on but Ransom pushes him away.
Ransom takes McGregor's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, McGregor is in trouble.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Ransom has managed to slip his arm under McGregor's chin. This could be all over... yep, McGregor is tapping out! Submission win for Ransom.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kolo Ransom!
During a confident post fight interview, Kolo Ransom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Hawaii MMA 2
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Maica tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
McGregor forces Maica back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Maica has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Maica's head.
McGregor throws a chopping leg kick but Maica manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kron McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Maica pushes him off.
McGregor lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maica. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGregor throws a series of strikes that have Maica backpedaling.
Maica connects with a body shot.
McGregor jabs Maica to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
McGregor thows a leg kick but Maica checks it
and Maica counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Maica misses
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maica.
McGregor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maicas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGregor punishes Maica's body with a nice straight punch.
Maica throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from McGregor misses
and Maica counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maica lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maica comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maica tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Maica moves out of range easily.
As McGregor looks to move away, Maica throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Maica connects with a jab.
McGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maica misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor throws a fast counter high kick but Maica manages to duck under it in time.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maica paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maica misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maica takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maica looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maica tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the cage.
Maica wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Maica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maica in his tracks.
McGregor tries to clinch but Maica is having none of it.
Maica tries to land a front kick but McGregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maica fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maica lands a nice looking body shot.
McGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maica avoids the head kick by McGregor. #T4#
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Maica.
McGregor thinks about the counter body kick.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
Maica misses with a wild combination.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Maica.
Maica lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maica ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Maica.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ja Maica will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Maica.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maica. #CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Maica as the two fighters clinch.
Maica is trying to force a seperation but McGregor has the dominant position.
Maica is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maica.
Maica catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maica throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maica looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range. #T1#
McGregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maica is able to avoid easily.
Maica throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
Maica has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Maica ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maica throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sloppy strikes from Maica. Those never looked like landing.
Maica backing away here, and McGregor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Maica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maica shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maica misses with a body shot.
Maica checks a low kick from McGregor.
As McGregor tries to get set, Maica tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Maica throws a leg kick
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maica throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
Despite the aggression on McGregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maica checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maica counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Maica to acknowledge the strikes.
Maica takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maica throws a leg kick but McGregor moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor swings for the body but Maica moves out of range.
Maica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor digs a good hook to Maica's body.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maica counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ja Maica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Maica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maica throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a head kick. That will keep Maica thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Maica counters with a nice uppercut.
Maica blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Maica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maica appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maica tries a head kick but it misses.
Maica staying out of range there.#T4#
Maica throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maica thinking.
Maica throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
Maica throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
Ja Maica is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maica lands a really nice looking cross but McGregor seems unphased.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Maica takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maica throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maica tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kron McGregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Maica misses with a body shot.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Maica saw that one coming.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Maica slips under a jab.
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGregor throws a head kick but Maica moves out of range.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maica is out of range.
It looked like Maica was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Maica. #T1#
A combination from Maica does no damage.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maica lands with a nice body kick.
Maica dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maica misses with a few strikes there.
Maica swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor checks the leg kick.
McGregor thinks about the counter body kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Maica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maica throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range. #T2#
McGregor blocks a head kick by Maica.
McGregor wants to counter the offense by Maica and move into the clinch position.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Maica.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Maica misses its target.
A jab lands there for Maica.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maica. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Maica counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Maica.
Maica wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch. #T3#
Maica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor. #CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maica throws the kick towards the body but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maica!
Maica looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
Maica avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Maica seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Maica jabs McGregor right on the nose. McGregor blinks but takes it well.
Maica fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Maica throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
Maica can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Maica clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Maica throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it.
Maica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maica's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGregor under the eye.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor.
Maica takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Maica against the cage. #T1##BC#
Maica pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick but Maica moves out of range.
Maica is looking to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch.
McGregor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maica lands a front kick.
Maica with a nice calf kick.
Maica just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Maica.
McGregor blocks a leg kick.
Maica scores with a hook to the body. McGregor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maica sizes up McGregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Maica walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maica tries to land a front kick but McGregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maica throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
And McGregor responds with a good body kick, but Maica manages to step out the way in time.
Maica looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maica was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maica slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Maica shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maica slips under a jab.#T3#
Maica misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor wants to clinch.
Maica cracks McGregor with an open hand slap.
Maica lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGregor chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
McGregor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Maica pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Maica.
Maica fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maica. #CL2#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
McGregor has Maica pressed against the cage, preventing Maica from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maica is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ja Maica.
I think Maica has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 40:36
Judge Josh West scores the fight 40:36
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 37:39

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ja Maica!
A victorious Ja Maica thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Hawaii MMA 1
Date: Dec 05, 2023

#R1#
Maica lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Maica does it's job there.
McGregor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maica checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maica's coach down at Hawaii Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maica's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGregor scores with a body shot.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Maica.
Maica connects with an inside leg kick.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor misses with the combination.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
Maica throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Maica takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
Maica attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maica shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGregor eats them both and turns towards Maica to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGregor dips to his left and cracks Maica with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Kron McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maica looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Maica circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Maica moves away and avoids it.
Maica swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Maica avoids the head kick by McGregor. #T2#
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Maica moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maica looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maica misses with a wild combination.
Maica swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Maica misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGregor throws a hook but Maica avoids it easily.#T3#
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Maica flicks out a counter leg kick but McGregor steps away.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Maica.
Nice straight punches there by McGregor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGregor.
Maica attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice combination there by Maica.
Maica ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
McGregor cracks Maica with an open hand slap.
Maica lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maica jabs at McGregor's body.
McGregor feints and then cracks Maica's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maica down. #T4#
Maica slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Maica is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Maica misses the shot to the body.
McGregor throws a counter high kick but Maica was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maica throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
McGregor with the inside leg kick.
Maica scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor lands a body shot.
Maica throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGregor misses with an uppercut
and Maica counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maica slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kron McGregor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGregor.
McGregor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maica stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maica, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maica lands a nice looking body kick.
Maica throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
McGregor jabs Maica right on the nose. Maica blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica scores with a hook to the body. McGregor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Maica lands a two punch combo. #T1#
A leg kick checked by McGregor.
A bone on bone clash there as McGregor blocks the leg kick.
McGregor is looking to counter the offense by Maica and move into the clinch.
Ja Maica seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Maica misses.
McGregor connects with a crisp jab.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maica swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Maica tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregor is looking to score with low kicks.
Maica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor tries to counter by clinching up but Maica breaks away and moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Maica was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Maica wants to counter with a clinch but McGregor pushes him away.
Maica tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily.
Maica throws a sloppy body shot
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Maica's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maica wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it. #BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Maica on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maica walks into a stiff left hand from McGregor.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
McGregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maica scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maica misses with a body shot.
McGregor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maica is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs.
Maica throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maica under the eye.
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Maica was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Maica circles away and keeps his distance.
A left and a right from Maica both land. Nice combination.
Maica thuds a left hand into McGregor's body.#T4#
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Maica seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maica throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor checks the leg kick.
McGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maica avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Maica is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Maica counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ja Maica will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maica has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maica and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGregor backing away here, and Maica unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGregor checks a leg kick.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maica scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Maica moves away and avoids it.
Maica wants to counter with a clinch but McGregor pushes him away.
Maica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
Maica doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor checks a low kick from Maica.
Maica takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
McGregor rushes Maica and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch. #T1#
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor throws a hook but Maica avoids it easily.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maica was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
Maica lands a head kick!
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Maica.
McGregor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maica avoids it.
McGregor misses with a body punch
and Maica counters with a body kick.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maica lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Maica does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maica is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
A jab lands there for Maica.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor throws a right hand that Maica ducks under and follows up with a left that Maica also avoids with ease.
Maica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maica swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGregor blocks the body kick.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGregor thinks about countering with a head kick.
Maica takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
McGregor checks a leg kick nicely.
Maica throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maica lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGregor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGregor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGregor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maica.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor.
Maica swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Maica scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGregor takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
McGregor blocks a head kick by Maica.
McGregor blocks the body kick.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Maica's body.#CL#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
Come on McGregor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGregor keeps control of Maica as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor tries to clinch but Maica moves out of range.
Maica ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
McGregor lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kron McGregor.
I think McGregor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: 020 TEN
Date: Sep 04, 2023

#R1#
Kinsman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
Kinsman throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Kinsman.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Kinsman.
Kinsman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Kinsman.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kinsman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGregor - the referee stops the clock and Kinsman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGregor. Kinsman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGregor connects with a jab.
Kinsman ducks right into an uppercut from McGregor.
Kinsman blocks the body kick.
Kinsman defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
Kinsman misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kinsman. Those never looked like landing.
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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kinsman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Kinsman.
Kinsman looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Kinsman manages to avoid it.
Kinsman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Kinsman avoids nicely.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
Kinsman punishes McGregor's body with a nice straight punch.
Kinsman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kinsman throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
Kinsman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
Both fighters circling a little - Kinsman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kinsman throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
Kinsman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinsman scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinsman misses with a hook
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Kinsman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kinsman is looking to slow McGregor down with leg kicks.
Kinsman throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and McGregor moves into the clinch.#T2#
Kinsman slows down the pace here.
McGregor keeps control of Kinsman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor letting Kinsman take a breather here.
Kinsman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kinsman's elbow.
McGregor lands a body shot. #BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Kinsman throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Kinsman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kinsman misses with a double jab.
Kinsman throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor thinks about countering with a body kick.
McGregor throws a combination. Kinsman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kinsman avoids a kick to the body.
McGregor keeps Kinsman at a distance using the push kick.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Kinsman circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Kinsman misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Kinsman does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor blocks a leg kick.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinsman misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Kinsman tries a head kick but it misses.
Noah Kinsman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinsman throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
McGregor lands a two punch combo. #ROC#Kinsman is rocked!
McGregor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kinsman is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
Kinsman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kinsman misses with a double jab #CL#
and McGregor counters by clinching up.
Kinsman seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor tries to bum rush Kinsman with a series of wild strikes but Kinsman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kinsman throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinsman misses with a head kick.
Kinsman misses with a body shot.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kinsman.
Kinsman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Noah Kinsman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McGregor scores with a body shot.
Kinsman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kinsman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kinsman throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor.
Kinsman throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kinsman cracks McGregor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
Kinsman throws a push kick but McGregor slaps the foot to one side.
McGregor tests Kinsman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregor slips a jab from Kinsman.
McGregor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kinsman in his tracks.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinsman.
Kinsman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinsman throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
Kinsman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGregor eats them both and turns towards Kinsman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Kinsman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a leg kick.
Kinsman is breathing heavily.
Kinsman throws an off balance right hand
and McGregor counters with a huge left! Kinsman is in big trouble! He's backing up but McGregor isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kinsman from any more damage. A dominating finish by McGregor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron McGregor!
An out of breath Kron McGregor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: 020 EIGHT LA
Date: Aug 08, 2023

#R1#
Beckham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beckham is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beckham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beckham!
Beckham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beckham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beckham wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
McGregor misses with a head kick. #CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Beckham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
Beckham wants to clinch but McGregor slips to the side
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beckham's knee momentarily.
Beckham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beckham lands a head kick. McGregor smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Beckham throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and McGregor moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Beckham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fartus Beckham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor lands a head kick. Beckham smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beckham tries to clinch up.
Beckham throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
McGregor checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Beckham moves out of range easily.
McGregor lands a high kick!
Beckham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beckham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well. #CL2#
Beckham gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Beckham moves to clinch but McGregor breaks away
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Beckham looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
Beckham tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
Beckham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beckham misses with the combination.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor throws a right hand that Beckham ducks under and follows up with a left that Beckham also avoids with ease.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beckham wants to clinch
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beckham connects with a high kick.
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beckham. That did some damage!
Beckham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Beckham doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away. #T3#
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beckham wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
Beckham is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it. #CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beckham misses with a head kick.
Beckham looks to clinch
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Beckham.
McGregor misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Beckham down. #CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kron McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fartus Beckham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Beckham wants to clinch.
Beckham tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beckham fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
As McGregor looks to move away, Beckham throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kron McGregor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Beckham pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beckham, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor blocks a leg kick.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beckham throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and McGregor moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick by Beckham misses
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
A head kick misses from McGregor. #CL#
Beckham rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beckham wants to break free but McGregor has control.
Beckham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Beckham's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Beckham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beckham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Beckham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beckham on the side of the head.
McGregor feints and then cracks Beckham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beckham down.
Beckham tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor swinging wildly here. #T2#
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Beckham moved away.
McGregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGregor connects with an inside leg kick.
Beckham tries to clinch up.
McGregor unleashes a big counter combination but Beckham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Beckham.
McGregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGregor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fartus Beckham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Beckham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beckham throws out a leg kick but McGregor moves out of range and Beckham only half commits.
Beckham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
McGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beckham back to the cage. McGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beckham is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Beckham wants to clinch but McGregor slips to the side
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Beckham is rocked!
Beckham wants to clinch but McGregor slips to the side
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Beckham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Beckham seems to have got his legs back now.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
Beckham throws a front kick aimed at McGregor's knee but McGregor avoids it well.
Beckham throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beckham wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.#KD2#
McGregor lands a big head kick that sends Beckham tumbling to the mat! McGregor takes a step backwards and waves Beckham back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Beckham looks to clinch
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Beckham.
BOOM! McGregor lands a beautiful left hook that drops Beckham. Beckham tries to recover but McGregor is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Beckham lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron McGregor!
Kron McGregor 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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