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Event:
Gladiators Beat Down 2
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcgregor leaves Nurmagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgregor.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mcgregor manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgregor misses the target.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgregor as he jumps to the side.
Mcgregor looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Mcgregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Mcgregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mcgregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcgregor misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgregor is looking to control Nurmagomedov's arms but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcgregor has his back to the cage.
Nurmagomedov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcgregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1##BC2#
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Mcgregor.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace here.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcgregor scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov gets through Mcgregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov has Mcgregor pushed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgregor's efforts to push away.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgregor's efforts to push away.
Nurmagomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Nurmagomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Nurmagomedov. #ROC#
Mcgregor is rocked!
Nurmagomedov cracks Mcgregor with a nice body shot.
Mcgregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Mcgregor working hard to break the clinch.
Mcgregor is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here for a moment.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Mcgregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nurmagomedov prevents Mcgregor from breaking the clinch.
Mcgregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of Mcgregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgregor seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Mcgregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace here.
Mcgregor takes a shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Mcgregor controlling the action here for a moment.
Mcgregor letting Nurmagomedov take a breather here.
Nurmagomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Mcgregor manages to get underhooks.
Mcgregor being controlled against the cage.
Mcgregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Mcgregor cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot.
Nurmagomedov slowing the pace effectively.
Mcgregor letting Nurmagomedov take a breather here.
Mcgregor lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov avoiding damage.
A short right from Nurmagomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Mcgregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mcgregor lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Mcgregor gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Mcgregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmagomedov dives in and grabs Mcgregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgregor pushes down on Nurmagomedov's head and hops out.
Mcgregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcgregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mcgregor misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Mcgregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Mcgregor as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Mcgregor.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgregor. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
Mcgregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter the offense by Mcgregor and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Mcgregor.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgregor throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Mcgregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcgregor throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Mcgregor shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheers as Mcgregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcgregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mcgregor gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Mcgregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgregor is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgregor's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagomedov.
Mcgregor is trying to break free.#T2#
Nurmagomedov tries a body shot but Mcgregor blocks it.
Nurmagomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcgregor controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcgregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcgregor has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Mcgregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgregor controls the action.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Mcgregor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcgregor blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov stalling in the clinch.
Mcgregor misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmagomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcgregor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mcgregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregor lands with a right hand.
Connor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter by clinching up but Mcgregor breaks away and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgregor, which made it look bad.
Mcgregor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mcgregor scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcgregor works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Mcgregor looks to land a left hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgregor.
Nurmagomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Nurmagomedov instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcgregor.
Mcgregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcgregor tries to circle away but Nurmagomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcgregor is trying to break free.#T4#
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcgregor backwards.
Mcgregor can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Mcgregor tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Mcgregor back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcgregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgregor tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Mcgregor back against the cage.
Mcgregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mcgregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcgregor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.#CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Mcgregor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgregor up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcgregor backwards.
Mcgregor tries a body shot but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcgregor.
Still in the clinch, Nurmagomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcgregor has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcgregor or not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mcgregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Mcgregor breaks from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcgregor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and pushes Mcgregor back into the cage.
A short left from Nurmagomedov.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nurmagomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov stalling in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov works on Mcgregor's body with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagomedov is working Mcgregor over against the cage.
Mcgregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has Mcgregor pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov stalling.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand.
Nurmagomedov is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Mcgregor.
Nurmagomedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nurmagomedov lands with a left to the head.
Mcgregor misses with some punches.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov throws a big uppercut that drops Mcgregor! More strikes from Nurmagomedov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mcgregor lies dazed against the cage as Nurmagomedov celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMA Gladiators 6
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick from Connor Mcgregor lands but Conor Mcgregor takes it in his stride.
Conor Mcgregor slips under a jab.
Connor Mcgregor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Connor Mcgregor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Connor Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Connor Mcgregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Connor Mcgregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Connor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor Mcgregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Conor Mcgregor's head.
Conor Mcgregor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Conor Mcgregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connor Mcgregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conor Mcgregor doesn't seem bothered though.
Conor Mcgregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Connor Mcgregor.
Connor Mcgregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Conor Mcgregor.
Conor Mcgregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Connor Mcgregor cracks Conor Mcgregor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Conor Mcgregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conor Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connor Mcgregor as he avoids it easily.
Connor Mcgregor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Conor Mcgregor under the eye.
Connor Mcgregor lands a jab.#T1#
Connor Mcgregor leaves Conor Mcgregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Conor Mcgregor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Conor Mcgregor is stalling in the full guard.
Conor Mcgregor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Connor Mcgregor for as long as he can get away with.
Connor Mcgregor wants to stand and escape but Conor Mcgregor is having none of it.
Conor Mcgregor postures up in Connor Mcgregor's guard and throws a big left but Connor Mcgregor blocks it.
Conor Mcgregor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Conor Mcgregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Conor Mcgregor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Connor Mcgregor can't keep his opponent in guard - Conor Mcgregor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Conor Mcgregor prevents Connor Mcgregor from standing back up.
Conor Mcgregor drops an elbow to the side of Connor Mcgregor's head.
Conor Mcgregor wants to pass the guard but Connor Mcgregor is defending well.
Conor Mcgregor controlling the action here.
Connor Mcgregor tries to kick Conor Mcgregor off but Conor Mcgregor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Conor Mcgregor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Conor Mcgregor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Conor Mcgregor wants to free his trapped foot but Connor Mcgregor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Conor Mcgregor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Connor Mcgregor's head.
Conor Mcgregor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Conor Mcgregor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Connor Mcgregor?
Conor Mcgregor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Connor Mcgregor's face.
Connor Mcgregor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Connor Mcgregor is bucking up trying to escape but Conor Mcgregor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Connor Mcgregor is rocked!
Conor Mcgregor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Connor Mcgregor?
Connor Mcgregor is still in real trouble! Can Conor Mcgregor finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conor Mcgregor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Connor Mcgregor hang on?
Connor Mcgregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conor Mcgregor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Conor Mcgregor unloading with bombs!
Conor Mcgregor raining down hammerfists from mount.
Conor Mcgregor is landing with some decent strikes but Connor Mcgregor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Conor Mcgregor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Connor Mcgregor looks winded!
Conor Mcgregor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Connor Mcgregor?
Conor Mcgregor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Conor Mcgregor drops a big elbow. That's hurt Connor Mcgregor! More shots from Conor Mcgregor and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Mcgregor!
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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night 3
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcgregor lands a glancing blow to the side of Quinn's head.
Quinn moves out of range as Mcgregor strikes.
Quinn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mcgregor scores with a hook.
Mcgregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mcgregor throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Quinn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mcgregor! #SUB#
Quinn is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcgregor is defending well.
Quinn prevents Mcgregor from escaping the position.
Mcgregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quinn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Quinn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Quinn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcgregor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Quinn but great work by Mcgregor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Mcgregor decides to stand back up. Mcgregor steps back and let's Quinn get back to his feet.
Mcgregor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Mcgregor lunges at Quinn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quinn's hand.
Mcgregor with a jab.
Mcgregor lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Mcgregor lands.
Mcgregor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Quinns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mcgregor lands with a cross.
Mcgregor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Quinn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Quinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgregor.
Quinn appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Quinn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Mcgregor kicks off Quinn and gets 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!
Quinn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mcgregor lands a nice hook to Quinn's body. Quinn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quinn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Mcgregor lands with a cross.
Mcgregor connects with a single shot there.
Mcgregor pushes Quinn away with a front kick.
A left lands for Mcgregor.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mcgregor - that will leave a mark!
Connor Mcgregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Mcgregor coming out on top.
Quinn takes one on the button.
Quinn throws a series of punches but Mcgregor moves out of range.
Mcgregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Mcgregor.
Quinn is looking for a counter combo.
Mcgregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Mcgregor.#T3#
Mcgregor tests Quinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Mcgregor.
Mcgregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcgregor misses with a hook. Quinn ducked under it nicely.
Quinn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcgregor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mcgregor misses the jab.
Quinn throwing a counter right hand but Mcgregor manages to avoid it.
Mcgregor lands a two punch combo.
Mcgregor punishes Quinn's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Mcgregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcgregor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mcgregor thows a body kick. Quinn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mcgregor throws a sloppy head kick and Quinn moves out of range easily. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgregor scores with a jab. Quinn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Quinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quinn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Quinn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Quinn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcgregor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mcgregor throws a series of strikes that have Quinn backpedaling.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Connor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quinn blocks a head kick by Mcgregor.
Quinn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgregor lands the left hand.
Mcgregor scores with a shot to the body.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mcgregor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mcgregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quinn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mcgregor lands a lovely overhand right.
Mcgregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Mcgregor.
It looked like Quinn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quinn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgregor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mcgregor scores with a jab. Quinn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quinn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mcgregor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgregor scores with a punch to the head.
Quinn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcgregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcgregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quinn doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Mcgregor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mcgregor lands a jab to the nose.
Quinn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mcgregor lands a lovely overhand right.
Mcgregor lands the left hand.
Mcgregor tests Quinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quinn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mcgregor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quinn moves out of range as Mcgregor throws a body kick.
Mcgregor connects with a jab.
Quinn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Quinn drops his hands momentarily and Mcgregor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor Mcgregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcgregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quinn.
Quinn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mcgregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mcgregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgregor throws out a powerful jab.
Quinn walks into a stiff left hand from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcgregor lands a high kick!
#T3#
Mcgregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quinn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mcgregor throws a push kick but Quinn slaps the foot to one side.
Quinn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcgregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quinn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quinn walks into a straight right hand from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor connects with a looping right hand.
Mcgregor throws a shot to the body.
Quinn walks into a stiff left hand from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor cracks Quinn with a good jab.
Quinn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Quinn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quinn there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgregor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Quinn takes a step back to recover.
Mcgregor scores with the left hand. Quinn knows he should have avoided that one.
Mcgregor thuds a left hand into Quinn's body.
Mcgregor lands a jab to the head.
Mcgregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Quinn's head.#ROC2#
Quinn is rocked!
Quinn walks into a stiff left hand from Mcgregor.
Oh Quinn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Quinn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Mcgregor finds it's way through Quinn's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quinn darts in looking for a takedown but Mcgregor gets double underhooks and turns Quinn into the cage.
Mcgregor lands a glancing blow to the side of Quinn's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mcgregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Quinn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Quinn seems to have got his legs back now.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick but Quinn checks it.
As Mcgregor looks to move away, Quinn throws a big counter combo but Mcgregor just gets out of the way.
Mcgregor's corner calls for a 1-2. Mcgregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mcgregor.
Quinn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mcgregor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quinn scrambles back to his feet.
Mcgregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mcgregor feints and then cracks Quinn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quinn down.
Mcgregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor tests Quinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quinn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgregor.
It looked like Quinn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quinn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mcgregor.#T1#
Mcgregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Quinn should have avoided that one.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick but Quinn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quinn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Quinn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mcgregor lands a jab to the nose.
Quinn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcgregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcgregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgregor throws a head kick but Quinn moves out of range.
It looked like Quinn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcgregor dodges the punch combination from Quinn.
Quinn takes one on the button.
Mcgregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws the kick towards the body but Quinn avoids it.
Good shot there by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses.
Quinn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgregor lands with a straight right. Quinn didn't see that one coming.
Mcgregor lands a jab to Quinn's midsection.
Quinn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mcgregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Quinn's head.
Jab, jab by Mcgregor - just one landing.
Mcgregor connects with a nice looking jab.
Mcgregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Mcgregor.#T3#
Mcgregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgregor lands the left hand.
Quinn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgregor.
Quinn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from Mcgregor misses.
No joy there for Mcgregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgregor thuds his right hand into Quinn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mcgregor misses with a body kick.
Quinn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcgregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcgregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quinn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Mcgregor lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mcgregor.
Quinn shoots for a takedown but Mcgregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Mcgregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quinn's head backwards.
Mcgregor throws a big shot that misses.
Connor Mcgregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quinn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mcgregor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Quinn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mcgregor lands with a right hand.
Mcgregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quinn momentarily.
Quinn walks into a jab.
Quinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcgregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quinn momentarily.
James Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinn swinging wildly here.
Mcgregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Mcgregor!
A less than humble Connor Mcgregor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
MMA Gladiator 1 The Beginning
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcgregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Aldo tenderised Mcgregor's leg. Mcgregor is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Aldo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcgregor to the mat! Mcgregor manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Mcgregor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Aldo working aggressively here.
Mcgregor is trying to break the clinch but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldo throws an elbow that misses.
Aldo misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Mcgregor breaks the clinch.
Mcgregor throws a combination. Aldo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick.
Mcgregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mcgregor misses with a body kick.
Mcgregor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aldo. That one must have hurt.
Aldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mcgregor.
Aldo avoids the head kick by Mcgregor.
#CL#
Mcgregor gets tackled into the cage by Aldo. Aldo maintains the clinch.
Aldo looking to slow down the pace here.
Aldo trying to control the position but instead, Mcgregor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aldo into the cage.
Mcgregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgregor is defending well for now.
Aldo can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgregor controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aldo keeps control of Mcgregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Mcgregor coming out on top.
Aldo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Mcgregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Mcgregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aldo tries to clinch but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Mcgregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Aldo moves into the clinch.
Aldo looking to throw knees to the head but Mcgregor is blocking nicely.
Aldo misses with a knee to the head.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Mcgregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aldo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mcgregor is trying to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling him.#T4#
Mcgregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Aldo has picked Mcgregor up - he's going for a ride! Aldo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo trying to pass the guard but Mcgregor defending well.
Mcgregor wants to improve his position but Aldo is controlling well.
Aldo is controlling the pace.
Mcgregor is trying to maintain the position but Aldo is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jose Aldo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Aldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Aldo pushes Mcgregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mcgregor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgregor's efforts to push away.
Mcgregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Mcgregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mcgregor checks a low kick from Aldo.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Mcgregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Mcgregor is avoiding it.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Mcgregor circles away.
Mcgregor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mcgregor jabs Aldo right on the nose. Aldo blinks but takes it well.
Aldo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mcgregor.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Mcgregor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Aldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcgregor, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Aldo tries a knee to the head but Mcgregor blocks it.
#BC2#
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aldo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mcgregor - the referee stops the clock and Aldo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mcgregor. Aldo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgregor moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Aldo should have avoided that one.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Aldo throws a head kick but Mcgregor moves out of range.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick
and Mcgregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Mcgregor - just one landing.
Crunch! Mcgregor slams his shin into Aldo's torso.#CL2#
Mcgregor rushes Aldo and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Mcgregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aldo catches Mcgregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mcgregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aldo wants to clinch
and Mcgregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Mcgregor forces Aldo back against the cage and clinches.
Aldo prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Aldo avoids the head kick by Mcgregor.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Mcgregor.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Mcgregor keeps it at a distance.
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!
Aldo wants to clinch
and Mcgregor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mcgregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mcgregor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mcgregor walks into a stiff left hand from Aldo.
Aldo walks into a jab.
Aldo throws a right hand that Mcgregor ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcgregor also avoids with ease.
Mcgregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldo on the side of the head.
Aldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mcgregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aldo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgregor.
It looked like Aldo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Aldo closes the distance and pushes Mcgregor back into the cage.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcgregor stalling.
Mcgregor gets underhooks to prevent Aldo's takedown attempt.
Aldo goes for a takedown attempt but Mcgregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo misses with a body kick.
Mcgregor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aldo with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Mcgregor rushes Aldo and presses him up against the cage.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgregor's elbow. #T1#
Aldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgregor's efforts to push away.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcgregor avoids the damage to the body.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mcgregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcgregor is struggling to control the position.
Mcgregor cracks Aldo with a nice body shot.#T2#
Mcgregor can't break the clinch.
Aldo has Mcgregor pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcgregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Mcgregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Aldo drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgregor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcgregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Aldo is looking to land body kicks.
Aldo throws a hook but Mcgregor avoids it easily.
Aldo checks the leg kick.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgregor moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Mcgregor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgregor lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcgregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcgregor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgregor is continuing to stall.
Mcgregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Aldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgregor is one step ahead there.
Mcgregor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aldo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcgregor is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Mcgregor 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.
Aldo wants to improve his position but Mcgregor is controlling well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Mcgregor!
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