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Event:
FHMMA Awakening
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor cracks a nice hook into Lopez's ribs.
McGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Lopez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Lopez holds him up against the cage and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Lopez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGregor!
Lopez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGregor!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lopez has control of McGregor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGregor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McGregor is squirming around, avoiding Lopez's attempts to control the action.
Lopez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB2#
Lopez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGregor is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGregor and Lopez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Lopez is trying to get an arm triangle but McGregor is defending well.
McGregor wants to control but Lopez postures up.#SUB2#
Lopez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregor keeps working. #T2#
Lopez advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Lopez wants to finish this one by submission but McGregor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lopez. #SUB2#
Lopez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McGregor is surviving well by controlling Lopez's body position as best he can.
Lopez tries to control but McGregor wriggling away. #SUB2#
Lopez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGregor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGregor! #T3#
McGregor stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez trying to control the position.
McGregor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGregor won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
McGregor postures up.
McGregor stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4##SUB2#
Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGregor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lopez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGregor is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cartel Lopez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.#CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor wants to stall.
#TD2#
Lopez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lopez seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lopez is working for a kimura but McGregor is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGregor sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGregor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but McGregor is defending well.
Lopez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGregor! #SUB2#
Lopez working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McGregor turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lopez off and cradles McGregor's limp body as Lopez celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Cartel Lopez!
Cartel Lopez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Conor McGregor had this to say: 'The opponent was the better fighter and the win backs that up. All I gotta do is come back stronger and get that 'W' '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Lacroix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Lacroix feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacroix.
McGregor tries to clinch
and Lacroix counters with an inside leg kick.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Lacroix shows good takedown defense. #KD#
Lacroix moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! McGregor goes down! Can Lacroix finish him!?#CUT#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lacroix puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lacroix perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard.
Lacroix sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
McGregor is looking to improve his position.
Lacroix lands strikes from half guard.
Lacroix performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lacroix working over McGregor with some ground and pound. McGregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGregor has hold of Lacroix's hands but Lacroix slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGregor is looking to improve his position.
McGregor looks winded!
Lacroix slips a nice elbow through McGregor's hands, connecting with McGregor's forehead.#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!#T2#
Lacroix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McGregor is still in real trouble! Can Lacroix finish him?#SUB#
Lacroix seems to be looking for submissions.
Lacroix content to control rather than advance.
Lacroix'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.
Further stalling from Lacroix.
Lacroix slips a nice elbow through McGregor's hands, connecting with McGregor's forehead.
Well, if Lacroix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lacroix has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lacroix.#SUB#
Lacroix seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McGregor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Max Lacroix!
Max Lacroix was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'The opponent was the better fighter and the win backs that up. All I gotta do is come back stronger and get that 'W' '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor lands a right hook to the body.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Malone moves out of range of the strikes.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.#KD2#
McGregor lands a left and a right that send Malone crashing to the mat, dazed. McGregor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Malone is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Aldo Malone has been cut.
McGregor connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Malone out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck for Burks with that takedown attempt.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Burks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGregor is fending him off so far but Burks persists. Nope, McGregor circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Burks has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor working aggressively here.
McGregor letting Burks take a breather here.#T1##BC#
Burks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burks throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor lands a lovely overhand right.
Burks takes one to the chin there.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
Burks misses with a takedown
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Burks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
Burks slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Burks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor looks winded!
Burks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Burks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for McGregor.#T2##CL#
Burks has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
Burks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
McGregor avoiding damage as Burks throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burks.
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!
Burks avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Burks.
Burks scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burks.
Burks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
Burks struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Burks stalling the fight.
Burks is pushing McGregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Burks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Burks has McGregor pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gordon Burks.
McGregor scores with a nice strike.
McGregor clobbers Burks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Burks rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Burks manages to break the clinch.
Burks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burks with a poor takedown
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. McGregor catches Burks right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Burks is rocked!
McGregor stuffs the takedown.
Oh Burks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGregor drops Burks with a huge uppercut! Burks drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McGregor is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Riddle eats them both and turns towards McGregor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGregor lands a slapping body shot.
McGregor connects with the punch.#TD#
Riddle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riddle lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGregor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McGregor wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
Riddle wants to stand and escape but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
Riddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Riddle is looking to stand up but McGregor isn't so interested in that idea.
Riddle is pulling down on McGregor's head to control his posture.
Riddle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGregor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riddle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McGregor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Riddle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McGregor has passed into half guard!
McGregor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riddle defending well though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riddle wants to get back to his feet.
McGregor trying to control the pace.
Riddle throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
McGregor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riddle has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Riddle is defending well.
Riddle tries to kick McGregor off but McGregor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
McGregor misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Riddle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from McGregor.
Riddle blocks an uppercut.
McGregor lands a right hand.
Riddle stalling.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor working aggressively here.
Riddle blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Riddle manages to break the clinch.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riddle's head.
McGregor tries to land a front kick but Riddle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Riddle feinted with a counter takedown.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor looks winded!#T4#
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
Riddle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
McGregor lands with a nice combination. Riddle backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGregor's head.
Riddle avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Riddle tries to counter by clinching up but McGregor breaks away and moves out of range.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor feints the counter takedown.
McGregor connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated 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.
#R2#
McGregor misses with an uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGregor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Riddle pulls guard effortlessly.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Riddle working for a triangle but McGregor defends it easily.
Riddle is trying to keep McGregor in close.
Riddle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGregor on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor trying to control but Riddle is working from the bottom.
Riddle being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
McGregor won't allow Riddle to get back to his feet.
Riddle is adopting a defensive guard.
McGregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Riddle moves away and avoids it.
McGregor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McGregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Conor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.#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.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Riddle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Riddle blocks a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Riddle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Riddle. #TD#
Riddle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGregor uses from the top position.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riddle pulls McGregor in to control the position.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McGregor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Riddle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McGregor, into his guard. #REVR#
Riddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edmund Riddle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Riddle won't allow McGregor to sweep him here.
Riddle postures up.
McGregor wants to improve his position but instead Riddle has moved into half guard.
Riddle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGregor wants to improve his position but Riddle is controlling well.
Riddle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Riddle working over McGregor with some ground and pound. McGregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riddle is controlling the pace.
McGregor is trying to get back to full guard.
Riddle slips a nice elbow through McGregor's hands, connecting with McGregor's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riddle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Riddle dominated that second 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!
#R3##CL#
Riddle moves into the clinch.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Riddle jumps guard.
Riddle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Riddle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riddle is trying to keep McGregor in close.
McGregor sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Riddle is looking to sweep but instead, McGregor has passed into half guard.
McGregor is thwarting Riddle's attempts to control the position.
Riddle wants to improve his position but McGregor is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor is looking to stall here but Riddle recovers full guard.
McGregor trying to control but Riddle is working from the bottom.
Riddle is trying to keep McGregor in close.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGregor trying to control but Riddle is working from the bottom.
McGregor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Riddle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Riddle is looking to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch.
Riddle blocks a jab.
Riddle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riddle tries to counter by clinching up but McGregor breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
McGregor gets tackled into the cage by Riddle. Riddle maintains the clinch. #T3#
Riddle effectively controlling the action here.
Riddle stalling the fight.
#BC#
Riddle breaks the clinch.
McGregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Edmund Riddle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Riddle's shoulder, as Riddle tries to avoid the shot.
Riddle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.
Riddle lands a head kick!
Riddle staying out of range there.
Riddle drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGregor sprawls and moves away.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Riddle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from McGregor on the inside. #T4#
Riddle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGregor's defenses.
Riddle tries to pull guard but McGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Riddle drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Riddle manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Riddle 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!
Riddle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edmund Riddle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riddle leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Riddle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Riddle pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Riddle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riddle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Riddle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riddle 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Riddle!
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'The opponent was the better fighter and the win backs that up. All I gotta do is come back stronger and get that 'W' '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Mcalpine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGregor's guard.
Mcalpine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGregor looking for a sweep. Not yet McGregor, not yet.
Mcalpine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGregor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcalpine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcalpine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
McGregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcalpine defends it easily.
Mcalpine trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor controls Mcalpine momentarily but Mcalpine frees himself.
McGregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGregor can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcalpine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Mcalpine controlling the action here.
McGregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor trying to control but Mcalpine postures up.
McGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGregor gets back to full guard.
McGregor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcalpine trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
McGregor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mcalpine is now in half guard.
McGregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
McGregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcalpine is one step ahead there.
McGregor keeping full guard, as Mcalpine tries to pass. #T3#
Mcalpine tries to stand but McGregor is controlling from the bottom.
McGregor wants to sweep here but Mcalpine controlling him for the moment.
Mcalpine wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving. #SUB#
Mcalpine got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGregor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcalpine has managed to get both his arms back between McGregor's legs - danger averted.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Mcalpine wants to stand but McGregor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcalpine wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mcalpine stands up over McGregor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcalpine distracts McGregor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGregor is trying to control the position but Mcalpine postures up.
McGregor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcalpine manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McGregor preventing the sweep.
McGregor stops Mcalpine from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcalpine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mcalpine trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Mcalpine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mcalpine moves into the clinch successfully.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcalpine.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with a knee strike.
Mcalpine looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcalpine as McGregor tries to tie him up.
Mcalpine struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Mcalpine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcalpine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mcalpine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Mcalpine counters by moving into the clinch.
Mcalpine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGregor after a bit of a struggle. #T1##BC2#
Mcalpine breaks the clinch.
Mcalpine lands with an uppercut that bounces McGregor off the cage and back into range.
Mcalpine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Mcalpine.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcalpine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcalpine.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcalpine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Mcalpine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGregor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Mcalpine decides to stand back up.
McGregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Mcalpine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Mcalpine pulls guard effortlessly.
McGregor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mcalpine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcalpine is pulling down on McGregor's head. It's preventing any offense from McGregor, at least for the moment.
Mcalpine trying to keep a closed guard but McGregor is proving a slippery customer.
McGregor content to stall in guard here.
McGregor stopping the sweep attempt from Mcalpine.#T3#
Mcalpine has control of McGregor's left arm, preventing McGregor from doing any damage.
McGregor throws an elbow that misses. Mcalpine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGregor's guard. Nice move by Mcalpine!#REVB#
Mcalpine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Mcalpine gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mcalpine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcalpine blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Mcalpine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McGregor is looking to reverse the position.
Mcalpine trying to control the action but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Ross Mcalpine has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
McGregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGregor is working hard here to advance position.
Mcalpine trying to control the position but McGregor is working away. #SUB2#
Mcalpine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGregor has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Mcalpine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGregor has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Mcalpine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mcalpine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mcalpine misses the jab.
McGregor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mcalpine manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Mcalpine.
Mcalpine walks into a jab.#TD2#
Mcalpine shoots in and bounces McGregor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGregor is controlling Mcalpine's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcalpine wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving. #T1#
McGregor trying to control the position here. #SU2#
McGregor is working an open guard so Mcalpine takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Mcalpine closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the cage.
Mcalpine has McGregor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGregor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Mcalpine manages to break the clinch.
Mcalpine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcalpine moves away.
Ross Mcalpine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mcalpine ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.#CL2#
Mcalpine forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
McGregor prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcalpine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Mcalpine jumps into guard, dragging McGregor to the mat.
McGregor trying to control but Mcalpine is working from the bottom.
Mcalpine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcalpine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGregor won't allow Mcalpine to sweep him here.
Mcalpine trying to control the position here.
McGregor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB#
McGregor drops back looking for a leg! Mcalpine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcalpine manages to kick McGregor off! McGregor jumps back into Mcalpine's guard.
Mcalpine looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Mcalpine off the cage and back into range.
Mcalpine throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.#CL2#
Mcalpine moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##TD2#
Mcalpine has picked McGregor up - he's going for a ride! Mcalpine dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McGregor tries to roll over but Mcalpine keeps him under control.
McGregor manages to get to full guard.
Mcalpine is looking to stand up but McGregor won't let him.
Mcalpine slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor strikes from the bottom but Mcalpine uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross Mcalpine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGregor is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Mcalpine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mcalpine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Mcalpine!
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'The opponent was the better fighter and the win backs that up. All I gotta do is come back stronger and get that 'W' '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Buchanan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buchanan throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buchanan fails with the takedown
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyson Buchanan has been cut.
A combination from Buchanan does no damage.
Buchanan checks a leg kick.
Buchanan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buchanan.#CL#
Buchanan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buchanan is stalling here.
McGregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Buchanan is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buchanan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but McGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Buchanan drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Buchanan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buchanan really is a fat lump.
McGregor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Buchanan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Buchanan is rocked!
McGregor closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Buchanan out cold! Buchanan corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Conor McGregor!
In his post fight interview, Conor McGregor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Padilla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
Padilla is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor throws a combination. Padilla tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Padilla is rocked!
McGregor cracks Padilla's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Padilla slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before McGregor can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt - McGregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camacho on the side of the head.
Camacho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGregor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Camacho counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregor defends well and Camacho ends up having to push McGregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Camacho is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like George Camacho has been cut.#T1#
McGregor lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Camacho - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for McGregor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor McGregor!
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