 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
FREAKSHOW 11
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1#
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Asai lands a slapping body shot.
#KD#
Asai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McGregor sprawling to the canvas! McGregor rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Asai finish him?!
#CUT#It looks like Temu McGregor has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws a front kick aimed at Asai's knee but Asai avoids it well.
McGregor misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Asai.
McGregor throws a chopping leg kick but Asai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from McGregor does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Asai.
McGregor throws a solid leg kick but Asai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGregor.
Asai throwing a counter right hand but McGregor manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor cracks Asai with a good jab.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai.#CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Asai has McGregor pressed against the ropes, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
McGregor is looking to control Asai's arms but Asai gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGregor has his back to the ropes.
Asai has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asai.
Asai digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Asai digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGregor looks winded!
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Asai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor trying to control the position but instead, Asai has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGregor into the ropes.
Good body shot from Asai.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Asai as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asai.
A short uppercut from Asai.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Asai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not.
Asai lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
A short right from Asai on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asai.
A short body shot lands from Asai as the two fighters clinch.
Asai lands with a light punch inside.
Asai pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Asai.
Asai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. #ROC#McGregor is rocked!
Asai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
Asai works on McGregor's body with a couple of short punches.
Asai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Asai pushes McGregor against the ropes. Asai is working some dirty boxing. Asai pushes off with a quick right hook! McGregor goes down! McGregor tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Asai moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Asai!
Our winner, Takashi Asai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
|
|
|
Event:
FREAKSHOW 8
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1#
America on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGregor. McGregor obviously looking to wear him down.
McGregor feints and then cracks America's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow America down.
America takes one on the button.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but America is just out of range.
America was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
America works the jab nicely.
America walks into a straight right hand from McGregor.
America has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed America momentarily.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but America slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from America misses the target.
America changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor thows a leg kick but America checks it
and America counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
America misses with a right hand
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. America sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor is looking to chop away at America's legs. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
America lands a slapping body shot.
Temu McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor throws a low kick, looking for America's leg but America calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from America. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor lands a jab to the head.
America stuns McGregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGregor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
America misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
America uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a low kick as America jumps back.
America is looking to counter punch.
McGregor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like America was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but America seems unphased.
#T2#
McGregor misses with a hook.
America connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
America on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGregor throws a leg kick but America moved away.
McGregor thows a leg kick but America checks it
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor lands a glancing blow to the side of America's head.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. America sees it coming and avoids it easily.
America throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGregor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! America had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from America does it's job there.
McGregor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and America counters with a nice uppercut.
America tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3#
McGregor tries to score with a low kick but America moves his leg out of the way.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
America misses with a hook.
America looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from America.
McGregor thows a leg kick but America checks it
and America cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
America misses with a straight right.
America takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGregor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but America checks it well.
McGregor misses with a kick to the body.
America misses with a body punch
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor throws a head kick but America moves out of range.
America throwing a counter right hand but McGregor manages to avoid it.#T4#
McGregor misses with a leg kick.
America went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A clash of legs there as America blocks the low kick.
McGregor scores with a one two! America had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
America displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from America.
America throws a lazy right hand but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps America's head backwards.
America takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor lands with a good body shot.
McGregor throws a leg kick that misses.
America uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a hook.
It looked like America wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T5#
America scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
America misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGregor throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGregor throws a low kick but it's checked well by America.
America checks a low kick from McGregor.
America throwing a counter right hand but McGregor manages to avoid it.
America misses with a wild combination.
America needs to keep his hands up - McGregor had a free shot at his head there.
McGregor is looking to score with low kicks.
America swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
America uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGregor has time to react.#T6#
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
America misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor thumps America with a low kick.
America lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by America.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.
McGregor throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
McGregor throws a body punch but America moves out of range.
McGregor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from America misses the target.#T7#
McGregor misses with a low kick.
America throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from America misses the target.
Nice defenses there by America.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and America counters with a stiff right hand.
America ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
A jab from McGregor misses.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but America manages to avoid it.
McGregor misses with a hook
and America counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
That kick from McGregor tenderised America's leg. America is trying to keep his angry face on.#T8#
America throws a big shot that misses.
America throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by America.
McGregor throws a nice outside leg kick.
America ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
America takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
America sizes up McGregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
America goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
America pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from McGregor finds it's target.#T9#
America stuns McGregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from McGregor misses.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like America wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
America keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor slips a straight right by America.
Mister America has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of America 's head but he takes it in his stride.
America drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Temu McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
America misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
America lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
America slips a jab from McGregor.
Nice uppercut there from America.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Temu McGregor.
Well McGregor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Temu McGregor!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Temu McGregor!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Temu McGregor!
Temu McGregor wins by unanimous decision! |
|
|
|
Event:
FREAKSHOW 6
Date: Feb 19, 2025 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Love misses the target. #CL2#
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGregor is looking for a takedown.
Love lands with a right to the head.
Love lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Love.
Love lands a left hand.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Love has him pressed against the ropes.
Love lands a shoulder strike.
Love lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Love.
Still in the clinch, Love scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Love.
Love seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Love looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makoa Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temu McGregor.
Love misses the jab.#CL2#
McGregor pushes Love up against the ropes in a clinch.
Love misses with some punches.
#BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Love lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor looks to clinch
and Love counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt
and Love counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#McGregor is rocked!
McGregor looks winded!
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Love.
Love lands an uppercut out of nowhere! McGregor falls backwards - clearly groggy! Love dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makoa Love! |
|
|
|
Event:
FREAKSHOW 3
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGregor!
#CUT2#It looks like Jarrett Bush has been cut.
Bush tries for a takedown but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bush shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGregor.
Bush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Bush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrett Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Bush. No joy for McGregor on that attempt. #TD2#
McGregor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bush works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bush is trying to keep McGregor in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McGregor is looking to pass into half guard but Bush pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bush is in guard.#REVR##T1#
McGregor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
McGregor working for a triangle but Bush defends it easily.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bush has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGregor is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Bush decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGregor, up you get!
McGregor tries to clinch but Bush is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bush is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Bush is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGregor's half guard.
McGregor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGregor is keeping the position for now.
McGregor working a defensive guard here.
Bush wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGregor can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Bush advances position into side control!
McGregor sneaks back into half guard.
McGregor trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bush looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bush is keen to just control but McGregor is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGregor is looking for a sweep. Bush is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGregor tries to kick Bush off but Bush keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bush is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Bush shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Bush pushes McGregor up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Bush breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Bush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGregor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGregor is standing up over Bush. Bush looks to escape but McGregor dives into side control.
#T5##REVR##SUB2#
McGregor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGregor trying to control the position but Bush is working away. #SUB2#
McGregor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bush wants to get back to his feet but McGregor drags him back down.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bush is not content to let McGregor control the position.
Bush is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGregor wants to control for a moment but Bush uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bush wants to control but McGregor is keeping busy.
#T7#
Bush punching from the bottom.
Bush is trying to maintain the position but McGregor is very close to passing his half guard.
Bush is trying to stand back up but McGregor is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bush fails with a takedown attempt.#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Bush gets a clinch.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Bush controls the action.
#BC#
Bush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGregor's waist but McGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bush off to one side.
McGregor throws a big counter head kick but Bush avoids it with no problem.
Bush blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Bush avoids it well. #CL#
Bush clinches.
Bush tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the ropes.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Bush holds him up against the ropes and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
Bush is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGregor is defending well.#T9##TD2#
McGregor pulls guard effortlessly.
Bush would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bush sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGregor's guard.
McGregor trying to control here.
Bush sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Temu McGregor.
I think McGregor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Temu McGregor!
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight for Jarrett Bush!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Temu McGregor!
Temu McGregor wins by split decision! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
