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Event:
HC KT 16
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1#
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Swain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swain throws a counter combo.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
Swain works the jab nicely.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Swain moves out of range of the body kick.
Swain is looking for the big counter here.
Swain tries to work over McGregor's front leg with a kick but McGregor checks it.
Swain connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Swain misses
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swain throws a head kick that misses.
Swain misses the body punch
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Swain tries to score with a low kick but McGregor moves his leg out of the way.
Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor 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.
Swain checks a leg kick.
Bru Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swain lands a jab-cross combination.
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.#T1#
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Swain looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
Swain throws a good cross that connects.
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 Swain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swain tries a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor slips a straight right by Swain.
And McGregor counters with a quick kick to the body but Swain blocks it.
Swain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.
Swain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Swain works over McGregor's head and body with a nice combination.
Swain throws out a leg kick but McGregor moves out of range and Swain only half commits.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Swain tries to land a leg kick but McGregor saw it coming and moves away.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Swain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGregor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swain backs up against the ropes.
Swain blocks a low kick nicely.
Swain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain.
Swain feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down.
Swain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swain.
McGregor throws a series of strikes that have Swain backpedaling.
McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Swain.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Swain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swain throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bru Swain dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Swain tries to land a leg kick but McGregor saw it coming and moves away.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Swain manages to avoid it.
Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Swain.
Swain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Swain backs away, McGregor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Swain there.
Swain moves out of range of the strikes.
Swain throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swain lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGregor's sensitive parts.
Swain throws a chopping leg kick but McGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as McGregor blocks the low kick.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swain misses with a wild combination.
Swain throws a wild body kick that McGregor sees coming a mile off.
Swain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swain throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Swain.
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 avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGregor tries to clinch but Swain moves out of range. #T1#
Swain throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Swain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swain lands a slapping body shot.
Swain throws a leg kick that misses.
Bru Swain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swain is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swain.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Swain misses its intended target.
McGregor swings for the body but Swain moves out of range.
Swain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swain avoids a kick to the body.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it. #T2#
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
Swain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Swain pushes him off.
Swain lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Swain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
Swain throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Swain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Swain - just one landing.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGregor takes a kick to the side of the head.
A low kick from Swain is predictable there #CL#
and McGregor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGregor.
Swain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Swain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swain misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bru Swain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Swain throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Swain backing up. Swain nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swain misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
Swain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGregor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swain scrambles back to his feet.
Swain pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGregor is out of range and Swain settles back down.
It appears McGregor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Swain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swain throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Swain.
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 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swain throws a leg kick #CL#
and McGregor counters by clinching up. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swain can pounce on him.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Swain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swain throws a counter combo.#T1#
Swain tries a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGregor misses with a hook.
Swain feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Swain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Swain avoids them all with ease.
Swain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Swain misses.
Swain wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
A head kick misses from Swain.
Swain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Swain misses with a leg kick.
Swain connects with a solid leg kick.
Swain throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Swain avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Swain unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Swain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swain slips under a jab.
Swain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Swain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Swain scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGregor slips under a jab from Swain.
As Swain tries to get set, McGregor tries to push him back and clinch up but Swain manages to avoid the attempt.
McGregor throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGregor checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGregor misses with a low kick as Swain jumps back.
Swain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Swain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGregor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Swain.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kron McGregor did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Swain. That's going to slow McGregor down.
Swain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swain, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swain takes one on the button.
A leg kick checked by McGregor.
Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.
McGregor throws a front kick aimed at Swain's knee but Swain avoids it well.
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Swain misses the shot to the body.
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swain.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swain.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
Swain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGregor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swain throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
McGregor has Swain up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGregor keeps control of Swain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swain tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Swain is looking to score with low kicks.
Swain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Swain throws a right hand that misses
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot.
Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain.
Swain throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain blocks a jab.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Swain.
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swain looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as McGregor blocks the low kick.
Swain looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 37:39
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 38:39
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bru Swain!
Bru Swain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HC KT 15
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Swain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Swain avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Swain - just one landing.
Swain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swain.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bru Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swain throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Swain pushes him off.
Swain misses with a low kick.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swain throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor checks a low kick from Swain.
Swain throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor checks a low kick from Swain.
Swain misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Swain.
McGregor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Swain avoids the head kick by McGregor.
#T1#
Swain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Swain throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swain throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
McGregor throws a hook but Swain avoids it easily.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Swain does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Swain responds with a good body kick, but McGregor manages to step out the way in time.
Swain throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
Swain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily.
McGregor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Swain misses with a looping left.
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swain wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Swain is looking to score with low kicks.
McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGregor checks the leg kick.#T2#
Swain misses with a kick to the body
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swain throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
Swain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swain is looking to slow McGregor down with leg kicks.
Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain.
Swain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGregor throws a hook but Swain blocks it.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as McGregor blocks the low kick.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
McGregor rushes Swain and presses him up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Swain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
Swain throws a body kick that misses.
Jab from Swain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bru Swain will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Swain misses with a leg kick.
Swain throws a good cross that connects.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGregor slips a straight right by Swain.
McGregor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swain connects with a leg kick.
Swain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Swain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swain misses with a low kick.
McGregor checks a low kick from Swain.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Swain circles away.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swain scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGregor in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swain wants to slow McGregor down by chopping away at his legs.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Swain just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by McGregor as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from McGregor misses.
Swain throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Swain backing up. Swain nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Swain throws a leg kick which misses McGregor's front leg but catches the back leg as McGregor tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Swain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swain 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 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Swain misses with a body shot.
McGregor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
McGregor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Swain just manages to avoid it.
Swain is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Swain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swain thows a body kick. McGregor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Swain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Swain misses.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
Swain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swain throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.#T2#
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Swain throws a lazy uppercut
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
Swain throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Swain will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Swain throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swain. Swain obviously looking to wear him down.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.
McGregor half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swain's efforts to push away.#BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Bru Swain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swain falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Swain backing up. Swain nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Swain misses with a body kick.
Swain misses with a body kick.
Good work by McGregor as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bru Swain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Swain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGregor on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by McGregor.
Swain motions for McGregor to come forward. Swain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swain lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGregor takes a step back to recover.
Swain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor. #CL#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swain, pushing him back against the ropes.
Swain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swain is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks. #BC2#
Swain manages to break the clinch.
Swain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swain avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Swain misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Swain.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it.
Swain wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
Swain misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Swain throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor throws a leg kick that misses.
Swain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGregor clobbers Swain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGregor lands with a nice combination. Swain backs away looking to recover.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swain is looking to slow McGregor down with leg kicks. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swain moves away from the strike by McGregor.
Swain misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swain misses with a hook.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Swain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Swain tried to score with a low kick but McGregor checks it.
Swain just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcGregor.
Swain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGregor slips a straight right by Swain.
Swain looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away.
Swain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kron McGregor did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
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.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Swain misses with a double jab
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Swain is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor tries a low kick but Swain avoids it.
Swain flicks out a counter leg kick but McGregor steps away.
Swain scores with a hook.
McGregor lands a head kick!
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Swain.
Swain looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
McGregor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Swain is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGregor tries to counter by clinching up but Swain breaks away and moves out of range.
Swain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
A good leg kick by Swain.
McGregor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swain misses with a leg kick.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Swain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swain lands a slapping body shot.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor lands with an overhand left.
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
Swain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Swain takes it in his stride.
Swain misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor thumps Swain with a low kick.
Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McGregor looks for the body kick but Swain saw that one coming.
McGregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGregor tries to bum rush Swain with a series of wild strikes but Swain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swain throws a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swain motions for McGregor to come forward. Swain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
An inside leg kick from Swain misses.
Swain tries to work over McGregor's front leg with a kick but McGregor checks it.
Swain throws a chopping leg kick but McGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Swain's torso.
Swain throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Swain misses with a low kick.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Swain avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Swain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 37:39
Judge Josh West scores the fight 39:37
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 38:38
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HC KT 12
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
McGregor thuds his right hand into Reddick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGregor connects with a looping right hand.
McGregor thuds his right hand into Reddick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Reddick's torso.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Reddick ducks down to avoid it.
Reddick tries to counter by closing the distance.
McGregor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reddick.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reddick throws a poor cross that misses
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor takes a swing at Reddick's ribcage but misses.
McGregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reddick wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
Reddick throws a poor cross that misses
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Reddick moved away.#T1#
McGregor throws a series of punches but Reddick moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a hook. Reddick ducked under it nicely.
McGregor throws a wild body kick that Reddick sees coming a mile off.
Reddick cracks McGregor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reddick misses with a straight right.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Reddick instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reddick. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Reddick lands a head shot.
McGregor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reddick.
McGregor sets himself, and Reddick steps forward looking for the clinch! McGregor avoids it this time.
Reddick's coach down at 4 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reddick's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Reddick.#BC2#
Reddick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reddick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGregor has time to react.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reddick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reddick misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reddick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron McGregor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Reddick tries to move into range but McGregor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGregor thuds his right hand into Reddick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Reddick moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reddick.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reddick can do to turn this around?
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kron McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reddick takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reddick.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor connects with a looping right hand.
Reddick lands with a right hand. #T1#
Reddick lands a jab to the head.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Reddick closes the distance and clinches.
Reddick struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reddick has him pressed against the ropes.
Reddick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reddick looking to stall.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reddick swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Reddick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Reddick moves into the clinch.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reddick throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor works over Reddick's head and body with a nice combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGregor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Reddick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reddick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron McGregor dominated that second 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.#R3#
Reddick missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Reddick tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor thows a leg kick but Reddick checks it
letting Reddick counter with a right hand.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor lands with a shot to the body.
McGregor works Reddick's body with a nice hook.
Reddick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target.#T1#
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reddick tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it. #CL2#
Reddick moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor looks to clinch
and Reddick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with a hook to the body
and Reddick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reddick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGregor throws a one two combo.
Reddick moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.
Reddick might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reddick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Reddick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reddick there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Reddick's belly button to the back.
McGregor slips a straight right by Reddick.
Reddick misses with a straight right.
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Kron McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Reddick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reddick! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron McGregor clearly takes that round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R4#
McGregor tests Reddick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calico Reddick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reddick tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reddick misses with the head strike.
#BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reddick's head.
Reddick throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Reddick off balance momentarily.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reddick.
Reddick tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Reddick only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reddick avoids a kick to the body.
McGregor dips to his left and cracks Reddick with an uppercut!#CL#
McGregor clinches up against the ropes.
Reddick stalling in the clinch but McGregor improves position. #BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reddick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Reddick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Reddick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Reddick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kron McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor cracks Reddick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Reddick misses the shot to the body.
Reddick is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 40:36
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 40:36
Judge Josh West scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron McGregor!
Kron McGregor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
HC KT 10
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGregor. McGregor obviously looking to wear him down.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Cider.
Cider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Cider tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cider moves away.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Cider's front leg but catches the back leg as Cider tries to avoid it.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Cider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Cider.
Cider misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cider.
And McGregor counters with a quick kick to the body but Cider blocks it.
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 jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cider throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cider moves out of range of the strikes.
As McGregor backs off Cider throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
Cider connects with a high kick.
Cider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider needs to keep his hands up - McGregor had a free shot at his head there.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Cider circles away.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Cider avoids nicely.
Cider checks the leg kick.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider.
Deepen Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider throws a chopping leg kick but McGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cider misses with a double jab.
Cider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Cider!
Cider misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor misses with an uppercut
and Cider counters with a leg kick.
Cider takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGregor throws a front kick aimed at Cider's knee but Cider avoids it well.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Cider looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Cider just gets out of the way.
McGregor tries to clinch but Cider moves out of range.
Cider staying out of range there.
Cider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor is looking to score with low kicks.
Cider throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cider with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGregor to score with a decent uppercut.
Kron McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cider on the side of the head.
Cider moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGregor keeps Cider at a distance using the push kick.
Cider circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider blocks a jab.
Cider gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Cider looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor checks a low kick from Cider.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cider.
A head kick misses from Cider.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cider.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Cider finds it's way through McGregor's defenses.
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Cider's belly button to the back.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cider misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Cider throws out a counter right but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
McGregor works Cider's body with a nice hook.
McGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Cider misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider tries to score with a low kick but McGregor moves his leg out of the way.
Cider throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
Cider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cider throws a front kick that sends McGregor stumbling back into the ropes.
Cider misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cider checks a leg kick.
A big right from Cider misses.
Cider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Cider misses.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Cider.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Cider checks it.
Cider looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregor lands with a shot to the body.
Cider throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Cider backing up. Cider nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Deepen Cider will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cider tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Cider looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Cider just gets out of the way.
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks McGregor off balance momentarily.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Cider.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cider.
Cider throws a counter combo.
Cider takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cider throws a head kick that half lands.
Cider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGregor throws the left hand but Cider avoids the punch easily.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Cider.
Cider throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cider let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cider throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Cider against the ropes.
Cider lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Cider pushes him off.
Cider throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor throws a right hand that Cider ducks under and follows up with a left that Cider also avoids with ease.
Cider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor with a jab.#T2#
Cider avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider. That's going to slow McGregor down.
McGregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cider's head.
Cider works over McGregor's head and body with a nice combination.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cider misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Cider circles away.
McGregor misses with a hook. Cider ducked under it nicely.
Cider tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGregor duly obliges.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Deepen Cider just about did enough to take it.
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#
Cider throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cider throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cider misses with a head kick.
McGregor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Cider misses with a double jab.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and Cider counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cider misses with a straight right.
McGregor tries to counter by clinching up but Cider breaks away and moves out of range.
Cider looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cider throws a nice head kick!
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Cider pushes him off.
McGregor scores with a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGregor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cider - the referee stops the clock and McGregor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cider. McGregor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cider misses with the combination.
#T1#
McGregor wants to clinch.
A head kick by Cider misses
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cider swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Cider.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Cider avoids nicely.
Cider moves out of range of the body kick from McGregor.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGregor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGregor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cider checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Cider.
McGregor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cider throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Cider is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cider throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
As Cider looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Cider just gets out of the way.
Cider throws a wild body kick that McGregor sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A right-left combo lands from Cider.
McGregor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cider is out of range and McGregor settles back down.
A jab from McGregor does it's job there.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Cider.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deepen Cider.
Well Cider has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 40:38
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 38:39
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Deepen Cider!
Our winner, Deepen Cider, 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. |
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Event:
HC KT 9
Date: May 14, 2024 |
#R1#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Marciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGregor throws a series of strikes that have Marciano backpedaling.
Marciano misses with a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a nice leg kick.
Marciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
#CL#
McGregor pushes Marciano up against the ropes in a clinch.
Marciano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Marciano moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Marciano.
#T1#
Marciano dips to his left and cracks McGregor with an uppercut!
Marciano misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
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 throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Marciano misses.
A right-left combo lands from McGregor.
McGregor with a nice calf kick.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Marciano catches McGregor right on the button with a cross.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano misses with a straight left.
Marciano scores with a kick to the body.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marciano is looking to clinch.
Marciano lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron McGregor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
McGregor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kron McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.#CL#
McGregor clinches up against the ropes.
McGregor has Marciano pressed against the ropes, preventing Marciano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marciano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor keeps control of Marciano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Marciano throws out a powerful jab.
McGregor with the inside leg kick.
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marciano can do to turn this around?
Marciano lands with a hook. McGregor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGregor throws a low kick but Marciano moves out of range easily.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marciano misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marciano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
Marciano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marciano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor slips under a jab from Marciano.
Marciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Marciano staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron McGregor dominated that second round.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Marciano dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Marciano seems unphased.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGregor thumps Marciano with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
McGregor gets a clinch.
Marciano tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the ropes.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marciano's efforts to push away.#T1#
Marciano is trying to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling him.#BC2#
Marciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor lands a nice hook to Marciano's body. Marciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Marciano.
As Marciano looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Marciano just gets out of the way.
Marciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marciano misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Marciano down. #T2#
McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Marciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
Marciano lands a glancing blow to the side of McGregor's head.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marciano. Marciano obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marciano misses with a wild combination.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron McGregor clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Marciano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
Marciano throws a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Marciano throws out a counter right but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
Marciano throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Marciano misses.
McGregor misses with a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano checks a leg kick nicely.
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Marciano seems unphased.
Marciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
Marciano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor works over Marciano's head and body with a nice combination.
Marciano misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Marciano keeps it at a distance.
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Marciano misses.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Marciano avoids them all with ease.
Kron McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano is looking to land body kicks.
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Marciano.
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.
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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 40:37
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 40:36
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron McGregor!
After the fight, Kron McGregor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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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