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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 5
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Mcgregor is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Mcgregor throws a combination that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor tries to land a body kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Conor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Mcgregor.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Mcgregor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgregor connects with a jab.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mcgregor can pounce on him.
Smith 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 scores with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith blocks a head kick by Mcgregor.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Mcgregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcgregor misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgregor misses with a kick to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgregor manages to avoid it.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mcgregor scores with a kick to the body.
Mcgregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mcgregor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Mcgregor misses with a hook.#T2#
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgregor moves out of range easily.
Mcgregor connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mcgregor fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Mcgregor lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mcgregor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mcgregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mcgregor keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Mcgregor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcgregor scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcgregor lands a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mcgregor. #T3#
Mcgregor lands a jab to the head.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mcgregor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mcgregor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mcgregor cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Mcgregor throws a lazy body kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mcgregor scores with a nice strike.
Mcgregor blocks a jab.
Mcgregor ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mcgregor. Mcgregor obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
A jab from Mcgregor finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Mcgregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mcgregor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcgregor lands a nice looking body kick.
Mcgregor thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick by Mcgregor misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgregor swings widly with a right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mcgregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Mcgregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mcgregor scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Mcgregor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smith tries to clinch there but Mcgregor circles away.
Mcgregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcgregor circles away.
Mcgregor cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mcgregor, right into the meat.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mcgregor misses with a head kick.
Smith will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mcgregor with a jab.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#
Mcgregor is rocked!
Smith connects with a stiff jab that staggers Mcgregor - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Smith!
A victorious Tony Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 3
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Mcgregor connects with a high kick.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that Rodriguez semi-blocks.
Mcgregor looks to land a body kick but Rodriguez moved away.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
Nice body kick there by Mcgregor.
Conor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodriguez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgregor misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcgregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcgregor slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mcgregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez throws a shot to the body.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mcgregor throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Mcgregor like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Mcgregor from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Rodriguez!
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Event:
Rapid FC 17
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Africa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Africa takes one to the side of the head.
Africa checks the leg kick.
Africa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Africa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mcgregor. Mcgregor obviously looking to wear him down.
Mcgregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Africa.
We've been hearing reports that Africa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mcgregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Africa. That did some damage!
Mcgregor throws a leg kick
and Africa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick but Africa checks it.
Africa is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Mcgregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mcgregor misses with a head kick.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Mcgregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcgregor connects with a solid leg kick.
Africa moves out of range of the leg kick from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Africa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Africa's head.
Mcgregor scores with a nice strike.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that Africa semi-blocks.
Africa blocks a head kick by Mcgregor.
Conor Mcgregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Africa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Africa is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Mcgregor throws a leg kick
and Africa counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Mcgregor throws a lazy head kick
and Africa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mcgregor. That's going to slow Africa down.
Mcgregor is looking to land body kicks.
Mcgregor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mcgregor misses with a combination
and Africa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgregor misses with a kick to the body.
Africa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcgregor throws a nice looking combination but Africa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Africa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgregor throws a nice head kick!
Africa avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Africa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor misses with a wild body shot.
Africa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Mcgregor.
Africa is looking for a counter combo.
Mcgregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Africa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgregor throws out a loose jab but Africa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Africa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mcgregor throws a series of punches but Africa avoids them all with ease.
Mcgregor lands a leg kick that knocks Africa off balance momentarily.
Africa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgregor.
Africa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Mcgregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Africa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Africa blocks a head kick by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Africa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mcgregor misses with a combination
and Africa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mcgregor misses with a low kick.
Mcgregor throws a shot to the body.
Africa checks a leg kick nicely.
Mcgregor lands a head kick. Africa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Mcgregor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mcgregor misses with a head kick.
It looked like Africa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Africa blocks a leg kick.
Africa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mcgregor misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Mcgregor misses #TD#
and Africa counters with a single leg into guard. Mcgregor didn't expect that.
Africa scoring with some ground and pound.
Africa controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor keeping moving, preventing Africa from controlling successfully. #T1##ES2#
Mcgregor wriggles free and stands up.
We've been informed that Mcgregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mcgregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Mcgregor misses with a head kick.
Mcgregor lands with a cross.
Africa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Africa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcgregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mcgregor - that will leave a mark!
Mcgregor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Africa's calf.
Mcgregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Africa's sensitive parts. #T2#
Mcgregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgregor throws a sloppy head kick and Africa moves out of range easily.
Africa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Conor Mcgregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Africa appears to be looking for a big counter.
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!
Mcgregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgregor lands a jab to Africa's midsection.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick but Africa moved away.
Africa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Africa avoids the head kick by Mcgregor.
Africa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mcgregor lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick by Mcgregor misses
and Africa counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgregor misses with a jab to the body
and Africa counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Mcgregor throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Africa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mcgregor is breathing heavily.
Africa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Africa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mcgregor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Africa wants to take a breather but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Mcgregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Africa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Africa is looking for a kimura but Mcgregor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Africa to get the leverage. #ES2#
Mcgregor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
Mcgregor throws a sloppy head kick and Africa moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Africa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgregor misses with a low kick.
Mcgregor cracks the inside of Africa's front leg.
Mcgregor connects with a leg kick. Africa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Africa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mcgregor.
Africa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mcgregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick but Africa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mcgregor throws a body punch but Africa moves out of range.
Mcgregor swings for the body but Africa moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Mcgregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcgregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Africa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Africa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcgregor wants to slow Africa down by chopping away at his legs.
Africa is looking to counter punch.
Africa moves out of range as Mcgregor strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Africa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Africa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcgregor defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Africa tries to pass to full mount but Mcgregor defends it.
Africa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mcgregor reverses the position - he's now on top in Africa's guard. #T1##SUB#
Mcgregor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Africa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgregor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Africa looking to control.
#SU2#
Mcgregor stands and steps away. Africa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Conor Mcgregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Africa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick by Mcgregor misses #TD#
so Africa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Africa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Africa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Africa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pax Africa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Africa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Africa lands a couple of digs.
Africa trying to control but Mcgregor is working from the bottom.
Africa postures up in Mcgregor's guard and throws a big left but Mcgregor blocks it. #T3#
Mcgregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Africa is controlling him.
Africa wants to control from the top but Mcgregor keeps moving.
Africa throwing strikes from guard but Mcgregor blocks nicely. #SUB#
Africa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcgregor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcgregor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Africa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcgregor's guard. #REVR##T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Africa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Africa is looking to advance position but Mcgregor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Africa regains half guard.
Africa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. Africa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conor Mcgregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Mcgregor stands up from Africa's guard - Mcgregor perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgregor misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mcgregor. Beautiful body shot.
Africa blocks the body kick.
It looked like Africa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcgregor.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pax Africa.
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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Mcgregor!
Conor Mcgregor very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
ACB 5 - First Titles
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Mcgregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Managedov avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Managedov blocks the low kick.
Mcgregor is looking to slow Managedov down with leg kicks.
Mcgregor throws a head kick but Managedov moves out of range.
Managedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mcgregor.#TD#
Managedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Managedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mcgregor wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Mcgregor has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Managedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Mcgregor back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Managedov tries to pull guard but Mcgregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Managedov drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Managedov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mcgregor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mcgregor trying to get back to his feet but Managedov is in full control for now. #T1#
Will Managedov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mcgregor is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Can Mcgregor hold on?! Managedov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Managedov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Managedov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Managedov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Managedov tries to keep control of the position but Mcgregor is staying busy.
Managedov lands strikes to the head.
Mcgregor avoids the strikes from Managedov. #T2#
Can Mcgregor hold on?! Managedov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#ROC#
Mcgregor is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Managedov is raining down hard shots and and Mcgregor has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daleb Managedov!
Daleb Managedov is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Daleb Managedov 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:
ACB 3
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Mcgregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roesler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcgregor pinned against the cage. Mcgregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roesler fails with a takedown attempt.
Roesler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roesler tries for a takedown but Mcgregor circles away easily
and Mcgregor counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathanial Roesler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy body kick from Mcgregor
and Roesler counters with a three punch combo that has Mcgregor backing up. Mcgregor nods at Roesler to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roesler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Roesler gets caught flat footed, as Mcgregor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roesler is striking off his back. Mcgregor thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Roesler is looking for a sweep. Mcgregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roesler wants to control but Mcgregor is keeping busy.
Roesler trying to get back to full guard but Mcgregor takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Roesler wants to control but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Roesler is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Roesler wants to control but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Roesler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mcgregor controlling from the full mount.
Roesler is trying to escape the mount.
Roesler is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Mcgregor controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Mcgregor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Roesler is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roesler tries to lock up and control but Mcgregor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcgregor controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Mcgregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mcgregor tries to bum rush Roesler with a series of wild strikes but Roesler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcgregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roesler.
Mcgregor is looking to clinch.
Mcgregor connects with a high kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roesler.
Roesler moves out of range of the body kick from Mcgregor.
Roesler slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roesler blocks the body kick.
Nathanial Roesler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roesler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Mcgregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mcgregor shoots for a takedown but Roesler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roesler tries for a takedown but Mcgregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roesler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roesler throws a series of punches but Mcgregor moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roesler.#T1#
Roesler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roesler somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathanial Roesler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roesler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mcgregor moves in looking to clinch but Roesler pushes him off.
Mcgregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roesler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roesler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Roesler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but Roesler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roesler misses with a low kick.
Conor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Roesler has Mcgregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Roesler tries to pull guard but Mcgregor won't allow it.
#T2##BC#
Roesler manages to break the clinch.
Nathanial Roesler is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roesler sprawls well. Roesler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcgregor gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgregor misses with a few strikes there.
Roesler stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcgregor. Mcgregor gets slowly back to his feet.
Roesler tries to counter by clinching up but Mcgregor breaks away and moves out of range.
Mcgregor is breathing heavily.#TD#
Roesler scores with a takedown into Mcgregor's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roesler tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgregor is retaining full guard.
Roesler trying to control but Mcgregor is working from the bottom. #T3#
Roesler is really struggling to control Mcgregor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Conor Mcgregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roesler wants to pass the guard but Mcgregor is keeping the position.
Mcgregor wants to stand up but Roesler is controlling him.
Roesler controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Roesler stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcgregor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roesler defends well and Mcgregor ends up having to push Roesler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcgregor leaves Roesler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Mcgregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcgregor wants to get back to his feet but Roesler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roesler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mcgregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Roesler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Roesler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Mcgregor manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Roesler slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roesler.
Mcgregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Roesler.
Mcgregor throws a low kick, looking for Roesler's leg but Roesler calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Mcgregor instigates a clinch. #BC#
Roesler breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Roesler tries to clinch there but Mcgregor circles away.
Mcgregor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roesler.
Mcgregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Roesler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Roesler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Roesler.
Roesler closes the distance and clinches up with Mcgregor, looking for a takedown. Roesler pushes Mcgregor against the cage but Mcgregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Roesler has managed to clinch.
Roesler blocking some punches.
Mcgregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roesler jumps guard but Mcgregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathanial Roesler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roesler tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgregor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcgregor.
Roesler slows down the pace here.
#T2##TD#
Roesler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Mcgregor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mcgregor avoids the head kick by Roesler.
Roesler shoots in and drives through. Mcgregor sprawls well.
Mcgregor misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses.
Roesler stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Roesler misses its target.
Mcgregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roesler shoots for a takedown but Mcgregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Mcgregor falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Roesler counters by moving into the clinch. #T3##BC#
Roesler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roesler as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Mcgregor has Roesler up against the cage in a clinch.
Roesler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcgregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcgregor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roesler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcgregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Roesler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcgregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcgregor stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Mcgregor clinches up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Roesler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor moves to clinch but Roesler breaks away
and Roesler counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roesler tries to clinch but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Mcgregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roesler scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Roesler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcgregor quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Mcgregor kicks Roesler off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Roesler has Mcgregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Roesler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgregors head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor Mcgregor.
I think Mcgregor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Mcgregor!
Post fight, an emotional Conor Mcgregor said 'I talk the talk and I walk the walk, motha fouka.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Mcgregor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hull has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Arron Hull has been cut.
Mcgregor lands a nice looking body shot.
Hull is looking to clinch.
As Hull backs off Mcgregor throws a huge counter combo but Hull manages to avoid it all.
Mcgregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Hull is rocked!
Mcgregor lands a big right hook! Hull looks hurt but is still standing! Mcgregor lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Hull falls down and Mcgregor dives in with a huge hammer fist! Hull's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Mcgregor runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Conor Mcgregor!
Conor Mcgregor made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You will do nothing! You wee rat!'.
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