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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1145 Round 1
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daytona looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daytona misses with a takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Daytona is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daytona as he avoids it easily.
Daytona shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGregor as he jumps to the side.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Daytona avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daytona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor feints the counter takedown.
Daytona throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daytona pinned against the cage. Daytona gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daytona misses with a body kick.
McGregor tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daytona. Daytona obviously looking to wear him down.
Daytona fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Daytona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Daytona has his takedown stuffed
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Daytona backing up. Daytona nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Daytona 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 Daytona off to one side.
McGregor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Daytona.
Daytona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daytona but Daytona pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daytona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Daytona tries for a takedown but McGregor circles away easily
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
McGregor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daytona swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Daytona shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
Daytona doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Daytona is breathing heavily.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Daytona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daytona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daytona is looking to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch.
McGregor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daytona.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Daytona takes it in his stride.
Daytona takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Daytona closes the distance and clinches.
Daytona tries to pull guard but McGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Daytona drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Daytona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Daytona.
#T4#
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
McGregor tries to counter with a clinch but Daytona shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daytona tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Daytona avoids them all with ease.
Daytona throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daytona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daytona seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daytona throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor moves to clinch but Daytona breaks away
and Daytona counters with a head kick. #CL2#
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daytona controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daytona tries to land a knee to the head but McGregor blocks with his arms.
McGregor prevents Daytona from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Daytona has McGregor pushed against the cage.
Daytona is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Daytona decides to pull guard.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Daytona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daytona trying to control the position.
#SUB#
McGregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daytona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGregor has managed to get both his arms back between Daytona's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daytona looking to control.
Daytona looking for a sweep. Not yet Daytona, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGregor stops a takedown attempt from Daytona.
McGregor looking for a takedown.
McGregor tries to circle away but Daytona has him pinned against the cage.
McGregor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daytona.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Daytona. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Daytona tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daytona managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Daytona manages to pull guard.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Daytona is keeping the position.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Daytona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Daytona trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Daytona manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Daytona trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor has control of Daytona's left arm, preventing Daytona from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor trying to keep a closed guard but Daytona is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Daytona 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. This is the final round!#R3#
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daytona misses with a takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Colin Daytona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daytona doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Daytona.
Daytona tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Daytona back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor looking for a takedown.
Daytona tries to pull guard but McGregor won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Daytona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Daytona holds him up against the cage and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Daytona drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Daytona is looking to stand up but McGregor isn't so interested in that idea.
Daytona wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Daytona working for a triangle but McGregor defends it easily.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES#
Daytona has his feet on McGregor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Daytona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
Daytona 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 Daytona off to one side.
Daytona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Daytona shoots and misses #CL2#
and McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daytona backwards. #T3#
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Daytona has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Daytona avoids the damage to the body.
Daytona stalling.
#BC#
Daytona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daytona shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daytona's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Colin Daytona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Daytona has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Daytona turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Daytona is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGregor tries to stall but Daytona uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daytona changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGregor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daytona pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daytona fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daytona is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daytona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daytona seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daytona misses with a takedown attempt - McGregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Naseem checks a leg kick.
Najman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Naseem counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Najman tries to clinch but Naseem moves out of range. #TD2#
Naseem looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Najman!
Najman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Naseem is working to tighten his grip on Najman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Najman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Naseem is really squeezing tight and eventually Najman passes out! Naseem breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Omar Naseem! |
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