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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Larsen gets caught napping as Magomedsharipov dives in and scores a takedown. Larsen manages to retain guard.
Larsen wants to stand and escape but Magomedsharipov is having none of it.
Magomedsharipov wants to pass the guard but Larsen is keeping the position.
Larsen wants to get back to his feet but Magomedsharipov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedsharipov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Larsen keeping full guard, as Magomedsharipov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov wants to control from the top but Larsen keeps moving.
Larsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magomedsharipov is looking to pass into half guard but Larsen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Larsen is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Magomedsharipov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedsharipov working a defensive guard but Larsen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Larsen trying to control the position but Magomedsharipov is working away.
Magomedsharipov is looking to reverse the position.
Larsen trying to control the action but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov wants to get back to his feet but Larsen drags him back down.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedsharipov can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Larsen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Magomedsharipov to his feet. #TD2#
Magomedsharipov dives in and scores a takedown into Larsen's guard.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Larsen wants to stand but Magomedsharipov is controlling the position.
Magomedsharipov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SU2#
Magomedsharipov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Magomedsharipov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedsharipov feints a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Larsen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Magomedsharipov manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Magomedsharipov wants to stand up but Larsen is controlling the position.
#T4#
Magomedsharipov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larsen defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedsharipov in particular looking to stall.#SU2#
Magomedsharipov escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedsharipov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedsharipov tries to advance position but instead Larsen slips a leg back in to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Magomedsharipov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magomedsharipov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Magomedsharipov stands up and waves to Larsen to follow him.
Whitney Larsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedsharipov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov passes into half guard. #T1#
Magomedsharipov passes to side control. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Larsen, who protects the arm well.
Larsen struggling a bit here.
Larsen seems a little lost for a moment, as Magomedsharipov dominates the positioning.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Larsen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magomedsharipov's guard! Nice work there by Larsen!
Larsen throws a strike but Magomedsharipov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Magomedsharipov tries to free his leg and advance position but Larsen is retaining full guard.
Magomedsharipov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Larsen seems keen to control Magomedsharipov's posture.
Larsen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Larsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Magomedsharipov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Magomedsharipov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedsharipov is looking to work some ground and pound but Larsen has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedsharipov wants to pass the guard but Larsen is keeping the position.
Magomedsharipov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Larsen wants to stand but Magomedsharipov is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov shoots in and bounces Larsen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedsharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Magomedsharipov gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Magomedsharipov decides to stand back up. Magomedsharipov steps back and let's Larsen get back to his feet.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Larsen's guard.
Larsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedsharipov controls the pace.#SU2#
Larsen is working an open guard so Magomedsharipov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Magomedsharipov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedsharipov with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedsharipov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedsharipov controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magomedsharipov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedsharipov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedsharipov looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Larsen gets caught napping as Magomedsharipov dives in and scores a takedown. Larsen manages to retain guard.
Larsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Magomedsharipov stands and throws Larsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Magomedsharipov stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Magomedsharipov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Magomedsharipov seems content to control.#T4##SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is working for a kimura but Larsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Larsen is trying to escape back to his feet but Magomedsharipov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedsharipov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedsharipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedsharipov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedsharipov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Aldo has a takedown stuffed.
Hogan goes for a double leg but Aldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aldo continues to drive forward.
Aldo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hogan wants it to stay on the feet.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt - Hogan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hogan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anibal Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Hogan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aldo counters with a one-two to the body.
Hogan tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Hogan sprawls well. He's pushed Aldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hogan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hogan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Aldo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hogan quickly recovers to half guard.
Aldo not doing much here.
Hogan is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
It looks like Aldo is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hogan controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hogan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo. #TD2#
Aldo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hogan is trying to maintain the position but Aldo is very close to passing his half guard.
Hogan controlling the position for now.
Hogan wants to improve his position but Aldo is controlling well.
#T3#
Aldo trying to control from half guard but Hogan is working away.
Hogan is controlling Aldo's trapped leg to prevent Aldo from advancing to side control.
Aldo is pressing down on Hogan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hogan is holding on for now.
Aldo prevents Hogan from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aldo looks for a takedown but Hogan sprawls well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aldo throws a wild body kick that Hogan sees coming a mile off.
Hogan throws a big counter combination but Aldo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and pushes Hogan back into the cage.#TD#
Hogan is trying to trip Aldo. He has hold of a leg but Aldo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hogan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Aldo wriggles free and stands up.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hogan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aldo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Will Hogan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aldo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hogan throws a big counter combination but Aldo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Anibal Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Hogan.
Aldo goes for a double leg but Hogan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hogan continues to drive forward.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aldo pinned against the cage. Aldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aldo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt - Hogan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anibal Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Aldo takes the fight into the clinch.
Aldo being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Aldo gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hogan kicks Aldo off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
A head kick misses from Hogan.
Aldo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Hogan as Aldo shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aldo pinned against the cage. Aldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aldo throws out a counter right but Hogan avoids it with no problem.
Hogan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldo misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aldo fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo dives in for a single leg takedown but Hogan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hogan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aldo was covering up waiting for the punch and Hogan finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Aldo has his feet on Hogan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Hogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Hogan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Aldo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Aldo throws a combination. Hogan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Aldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hogan shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well.#TD#
Hogan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Aldo has his feet on Hogan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Hogan.
#TD#
Aldo gets caught napping as Hogan dives in and scores a takedown. Aldo manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Aldo pushes Hogan off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Aldo pushes Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo wants a takedown.
Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hogan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hogan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aldo after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anibal Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo lands an elbow just above Hogan 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Anibal Hogan has been cut.
Aldo has Hogan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hogan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hogan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aldo.
Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Hogan sprawls well. He's pushed Aldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hogan circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hogan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hogan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aldo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Aldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hogan working some strikes from top position.
Jose Aldo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aldo tries to clinch but Hogan is having none of it.
As Aldo looks to move away, Hogan throws a big counter combo but Aldo just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Aldo moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt - Aldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Hogan misses.
Aldo avoids the head kick by Hogan.
Aldo misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Aldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aldo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Nurmagamedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hull, pushing him back against the cage.
Hull jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nurmagamedov walks away with a smile on his face. Hull gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Nurmagamedov has Hull up against the cage in a clinch.
Hull goes for a takedown attempt but Nurmagamedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Nurmagamedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Hull's guard.
Nurmagamedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nurmagamedov slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagamedov works his way into side control. #T1#
Nurmagamedov wants to stand but Hull has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Nurmagamedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nurmagamedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hull down.
Nurmagamedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Let's hope that Nurmagamedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hull could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hull tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nurmagamedov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hull is bucking up trying to escape but Nurmagamedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hull taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Hull is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Arron Hull has been cut.
Hull takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nurmagamedov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagamedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Villarreal scores with a takedown into McGregor's guard.
Villarreal throws a big elbow that misses.
McGregor trying to control the position.
McGregor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Villarreal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McGregor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Villarreal has passed into side control.
McGregor trying to control but Villarreal flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Villarreal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McGregor defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McGregor trying to control the action but Villarreal just sinks the hooks in. #T1#
McGregor tries to escape the position.
Villarreal lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Villarreal.
Villarreal lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Villarreal.
Villarreal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Villarreal is trying to stick to McGregor's back but McGregor is turning into Villarreal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Villarreal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McGregor.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Villarreal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor is looking to stand up but Villarreal won't let him.
Villarreal working a defensive guard here.
McGregor is fighting to break Villarreal's control of his arms but Villarreal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Villarreal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
McGregor trying to control but Villarreal is working from the bottom.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Villarreal is keeping the position.
Villarreal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGregor is in close to Villarreal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGregor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that McGregor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Villarreal trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Villarreal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGregor moves to clinch but Villarreal breaks away #TD#
and Villarreal counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGregor!
McGregor wants to control but Villarreal postures up.#SUB#
Villarreal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGregor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGregor is looking for a sweep.
Villarreal wants to control but McGregor is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Villarreal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
McGregor is trying to improve his position.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
McGregor can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor pushes Villarreal away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Villarreal gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Villarreal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Villarreal circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
McGregor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Villarreal managing to control the position.
Villarreal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Villarreal is adopting a defensive guard.
Villarreal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villarreal is striking but McGregor is not phased and passes to half guard.
McGregor is thwarting Villarreal's attempts to control the position.#T1##SU2#
McGregor decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Villarreal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
McGregor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Villarreal throws McGregor to one side and escapes!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
McGregor looking to score a takedown here. Villarreal is defending well but McGregor drives through and ends up in Villarreal's guard.#SU2#
McGregor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
McGregor dives in and scores a takedown into Villarreal's guard.
Villarreal pulls McGregor in to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Villarreal keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Villarreal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU2#
McGregor gets to his feet. Villarreal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Villarreal pushes McGregor off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Villarreal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGregor to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
McGregor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Villarreal controlling McGregor's posture.
Villarreal working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Villarreal seems keen to control McGregor's posture.
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGregor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Villarreal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Villarreal keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Villarreal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from McGregor as Villarreal shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from McGregor as Villarreal shoots in.
McGregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Villarreal's sensitive parts. #TD2#
McGregor shoots in and bounces Villarreal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGregor throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunter Villarreal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Villarreal is trying to hold McGregor in close to prevent damage but McGregor has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McGregor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Villarreal can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
McGregor looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McGregor thowing shots but they're missing.
Villarreal tries to hold on but McGregor postures up.
McGregor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Villarreal tries to hold on but McGregor pushes him away. #T2#
Villarreal manages to control the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor avoids the attempt from Villarreal to control.#SUB2#
McGregor jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Villarreal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Villarreal throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Villarreal trying to control but McGregor flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Villarreal just trying to survive but McGregor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor has good solid back control here.
Villarreal trying to control the action but McGregor just sinks the hooks in. #T3##SUB2#
McGregor is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Villarreal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McGregor is trying to stick to Villarreal's back but Villarreal is turning into McGregor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McGregor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Villarreal.
McGregor looking for a sweep. Not yet McGregor, not yet.
Villarreal wanted to stand there but McGregor had control of the position.
McGregor managing to control the position.
McGregor looking for a sweep. Not yet McGregor, not yet. #T4##SUB2#
McGregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Villarreal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Villarreal being controlled here momentarily.
Villarreal trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villarreal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGregor's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor!
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