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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgregor somewhat.
Mcgregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walker counters with a left to the body.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgregor shoots in but no luck this time.
Walker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnnie Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Mcgregor.
Mcgregor has his takedown stuffed
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses
and Mcgregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcgregor drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mcgregor is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Look low, kick high! Walker uses the oldest trick in the book to send Mcgregor tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Walker is absolutely delighted - when Mcgregor wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnnie Walker!
Johnnie Walker 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:
SPFC XIV
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcgregor tries for a takedown but Castro circles away easily
and Castro counters with a series of strikes. Mcgregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcgregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Castro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Castro clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Castro tries to keep at a distance but Mcgregor has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Castro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castro presses Mcgregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcgregor is trying to push Castro away but Castro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Castro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Castro is working an open guard so Mcgregor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Castro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcgregor quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Mcgregor has one foot on Castro's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mcgregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Castro throws a head kick but Mcgregor moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Castro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcgregor to the mat! Mcgregor manages to get full guard.
Castro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro distracts Mcgregor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Castro stays in close to Mcgregor's body and controls the position.
Castro pushes down on Mcgregor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Castro works his way into full mount!
Mcgregor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcgregor is trying to stand.
Mcgregor is bucking up trying to escape but Castro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Mcgregor tries to hold on but Castro postures up.
Castro lands a heavy elbow.
Castro landing strikes from the mount and Mcgregor is in trouble!
Mcgregor is trying to stand up.
Mcgregor looks winded!
Castro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Castro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcgregor?
Castro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mcgregor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Castro raining down hammerfists from mount.
Castro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mcgregor wants to get back to his feet.
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mcgregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro 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 misses with a double jab
and Mcgregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcgregor fails with the takedown.
Mcgregor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Castro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Castro closes the distance and pushes Mcgregor back into the cage.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgregor can do to turn this around?
Mcgregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgregor shoots in and drives through. Castro sprawls well.
Mcgregor tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcgregor misses with the combination.
Mcgregor is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mcgregor misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Castro misses its target.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgregor moves out of range easily. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castro.
Mcgregor bucks up and tries to throw Castro off but instead Castro has got his back!
Castro loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mcgregor hold on?
Castro loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mcgregor hold on?
Castro punches Mcgregor on the ear. #SUB#
Castro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mcgregor defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro controls the position.
Castro'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.#SUB#
Castro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Castro controls the action.#T3#
Mcgregor is trying to remain composed but Castro is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Castro is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mcgregor with him. Mcgregor is trying to defend but Castro has an arm under the chin now! Mcgregor grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muhammed Castro!
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Event:
SPFC X
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Jim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcgregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Jim, which made it look bad.
Jim tries to counter with a takedown but Mcgregor is quick to defend against it.
Mcgregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slim Jim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Mcgregor.
Mcgregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andrew Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jim circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Mcgregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jim is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mcgregor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor shoots for a takedown but Jim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jim shoots in for a double leg but Mcgregor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jim misses with a low kick.
Mcgregor unleashes a big counter combination but Jim bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mcgregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Slim Jim has been cut.#T1#
Mcgregor tries to clinch up but Jim circles away and keeps his distance.
Jim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcgregor tries for a takedown but Jim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jim shoots for a takedown but Mcgregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jim is breathing heavily.
Mcgregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jim appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Jim looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jim lands strikes from half guard.
Jim slows the pace down in half guard.
Mcgregor is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jim connects with a nice short shot to Mcgregor's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jim lands a nice short elbow.
Jim slips a nice elbow through Mcgregor's hands, connecting with Mcgregor's forehead.
Jim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jim 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.
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!
Jim drops an elbow to the side of Mcgregor's head.
Jim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mcgregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jim working Mcgregor over with strikes.
Jim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mcgregor taking some punishment here, with Jim in his half guard. #ROC#
Mcgregor is rocked!
Jim uses his free foot to push down on Mcgregor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcgregor.
Jim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jim landing shots from mount.
Mcgregor is still in real trouble! Can Jim finish him?
Jim loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mcgregor scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jim land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jim stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Jim!
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Event:
SPFC 5
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Mcgregor. #CL2#
Mcgregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gurgaram, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Gurgaram successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcgregor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Mcgregor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gurgaram to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mcgregor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gurgaram pulls down on the head and he's put Mcgregor to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Isfel Gurgaram!
After winning the bout, Isfel Gurgaram thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SPFC 2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcgregor looks to land a combination. Koski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Koski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mcgregor scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcgregor is defended easily by Koski.
A little feinted left hand from Koski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgregor throws a series of strikes that have Koski backpedaling.
#CL2#
Mcgregor moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Mcgregor on the inside.
Koski tries to break the clinch but Mcgregor is controlling the position.
Mcgregor is working for takedown but Koski is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Mcgregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrew Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor shoots in but Koski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koski is looking for a counter combo.
Juho Koski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Mcgregor.#T1#
Koski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Mcgregor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mcgregor is trying to get an arm triangle but Koski is defending well. #SU2#
Mcgregor decides to stand back up.
Mcgregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcgregor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koski tries to counter with a takedown but Mcgregor is quick to defend against it.
Mcgregor throws a series of strikes that have Koski backpedaling.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Koski misses. #TD2#
Mcgregor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcgregor showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Koski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Koski fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcgregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Koski circles away.
Koski throws a big counter combination but Mcgregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mcgregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koski swivels and escapes.
Koski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mcgregor sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Koski avoids the head kick by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Koski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koski tries to avoid it but Mcgregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koski to the ground. Koski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koski dodges the punch combination from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Mcgregor gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Mcgregor postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Koski to stand up. #T4#
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but Koski shows good takedown defense.
Koski stuffs the takedown.
Mcgregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koski misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcgregor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Juho Koski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgregor dodges the punch combination from Koski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgregor misses with a takedown attempt - Koski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Mcgregor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mcgregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Koski slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcgregor throws a one two combo.
Mcgregor dives in and grabs Koski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koski pushes down on Mcgregor's head and hops out.
Mcgregor tries to clinch
and Koski counters with a three punch combo that has Mcgregor backing up. Mcgregor nods at Koski to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski throws a series of punches but Mcgregor avoids them all with ease.
Mcgregor fails to land the takedown.
Koski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mcgregor sprawls and moves away.
Juho Koski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Mcgregor.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mcgregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcgregor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koski attempts a counter takedown but Mcgregor avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Mcgregor takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Mcgregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor has a takedown stuffed.
Mcgregor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koski!
Mcgregor fails to land the takedown.
Koski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcgregor misses with a wild combination.
Koski appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Mcgregor closes the distance and pushes Koski back into the cage.
Mcgregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcgregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Mcgregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koski.
Mcgregor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koski defends it nicely.
Mcgregor shoots in looking for a takedown but Koski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcgregor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Koski throws a series of punches but Mcgregor moves out of range.
Mcgregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koski avoids it really well and circles away.
Koski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Mcgregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andrew Mcgregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Koski.
Mcgregor fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Mcgregor has managed to clinch.
Mcgregor is pushing Koski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Mcgregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koski sprawls well. Koski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcgregor gets slowly back to his feet.
Koski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mcgregor sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juho Koski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Koski throws a right and a left that Mcgregor avoids nicely.
Mcgregor throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Mcgregor closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor wants a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mcgregor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregor looks for a takedown but Koski sprawls well.
Koski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor tries to clinch but Koski moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been informed that Mcgregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Mcgregor tries to clinch up but Koski circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcgregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koski tries to avoid it but Mcgregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koski to the ground. Koski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juho Koski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Mcgregor.
Mcgregor shoots in and drives through. Koski sprawls well.
Koski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Koski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgregor circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Mcgregor with that takedown attempt.
Mcgregor throws a nice looking combination but Koski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Mcgregor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Koski kicks Mcgregor off and gets to his feet.
Koski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
A combination from Mcgregor does no damage. #T2#
A combination from Koski does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcgregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcgregor has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Mcgregor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Koski pushes Mcgregor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mcgregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3##CL2#
Mcgregor moves into the clinch.
Koski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcgregor jumps guard but Koski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mcgregor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcgregor is trying to stall.
Mcgregor taking a breather. #BC2#
Mcgregor breaks from the clinch.
Mcgregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Koski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgregor lands a high kick!
#T4#
Koski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgregor fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Mcgregor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Koski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Koski gets tackled into the cage by Mcgregor. Mcgregor maintains the clinch. #BC#
Koski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor looks to land a combination but Koski avoids it well.
Mcgregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcgregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koski is looking for a counter combo.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koski as he avoids it easily.
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 Juho Koski.
I think Koski 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juho Koski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Mcgregor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mongkolchai's guard.
Mcgregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Mongkolchai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgregor is working Mongkolchai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mcgregor landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcgregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Mcgregor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mongkolchai keeping moving, preventing Mcgregor from controlling successfully.
Mongkolchai 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.
Mongkolchai looking to control.
#SUB#
Mongkolchai working for a triangle but Mcgregor defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Mcgregor 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. #T1#
Mcgregor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mcgregor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mcgregor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mongkolchai trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgregor is proving a slippery customer.
Mcgregor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mongkolchai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mongkolchai wants to stand and escape but Mcgregor is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mongkolchai wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Mcgregor's hips, looking to push off. But Mcgregor grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Mongkolchai screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Andrew Mcgregor!
A less than humble Andrew 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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