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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Gladiators Beat Down
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Marveux darts in looking for a takedown but Conor gets double underhooks and turns Marveux into the cage.
Conor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Marveux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Conor wants to get back to full guard.
Conor regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Conor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marveux landing with the ground and pound.
Conor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marveux is one step ahead there.
Marveux tries to free his leg and advance position but Conor is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Conor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marveux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Conor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marveux.
Marveux tries to free his leg and advance position but Conor is retaining full guard.
Marveux throws a big elbow that misses.
Marveux advances to half guard.
Conor is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Conor looking for submissions off his back.
Conor looks winded!#SUB#
Marveux is trying to work for a kimura but Conor is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marveux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Conor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marveux defends it easily.
Marveux distracts Conor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marveux with a nice head shot there.
Marveux with a nice head shot there.
Marveux lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Conor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marveux is aware though and is defending well.
Marveux scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Marveux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marveux postures up and lands a big shot to Conor's brow. #T2##SUB2#
Conor is looking for a triangle but Marveux pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Marveux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marveux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conor is keeping the position for now.
Marveux lands a couple of elbows.
Marveux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Conor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marveux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marveux looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marveux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Marveux has his foot on Conor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conor works his way back into a safe position though.
Conor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marveux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marveux thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Marveux throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Marveux 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.#SUB#
Marveux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conor passes into half guard.
Conor lands with a punch from half guard.
Conor is nestled in close to Marveux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marveux gets full guard.
Conor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marveux's guard.
Conor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marveux's head.
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. Conor connects with a nice short shot to Marveux's temple. #SUB#
Marveux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conor pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Marveux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conor pulls his head out easily.
Marveux missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4#
Marveux tries to roll over but Conor keeps him under control.
Conor is keen to just control but Marveux is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Conor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marveux defends it well.
Conor prevents Marveux from improving his position.
Conor is trying to control the action in half guard but Marveux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marveux is looking for a sweep. Conor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marveux's head.
Marveux taking some punishment here, with Conor in his half guard.
Conor working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Marveux wants to improve his position but Conor is controlling well.
Marveux throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Marveux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Conor. No joy for Marveux on that attempt.
Conor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anthony Marveux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marveux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conor throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marveux is defended easily by Conor.
Conor jabs Marveux right on the nose. Marveux blinks but takes it well.
Marveux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Marveux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marveux has his takedown stuffed
and Conor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marveux moves forwards but Conor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marveux.
Anthony Marveux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Conor lands a slapping body shot.
Conor misses the shot to the body.
Marveux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conor as he avoids it easily.
We've been told by Marveux's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mcgregor Conor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marveux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marveux tries for a takedown but Conor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A cross from Conor lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Marveux has been cut.
Conor swings for the body but Marveux moves out of range.
Marveux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conor circles away.
Conor scores with a jab.
Conor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conor. Marveux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Conor. No joy for Marveux on that attempt.
Conor lands a nice shot that snaps Marveux's head back.
Conor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Conor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
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!
Conor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marveuxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marveux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conor tries to avoid it but Marveux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conor to the ground. Conor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Conor.
Conor cracks Marveux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Marveux is rocked!
Conor finds Marveux's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Marveux flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Conor lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Marveux will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mcgregor Conor!
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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night 3
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva leaves Conor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Conor to the ground. Silva is now in Conor's guard.
Conor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conor keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conor throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Conor trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Silva passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Conor looking for submissions off his back.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Conor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is keen to just control but Conor is a slippery customer.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Conor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Conor on the ground.#SUB2#
Conor looking for a triangle here. Silva is fighting it but it looks tight! Conor pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Silva is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mcgregor Conor!
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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Conor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Conor. No joy for Kandle on that attempt.
Kandle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Conor leaves Kandle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcgregor Conor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Kandle.#TD#
Conor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kandle to the ground. Conor is now in Kandle's guard.#SUB#
Conor 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.
Kandle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conor wants to pass the guard but Kandle is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform us that Kandle has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Conor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kandle being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Conor throwing strikes from guard but Kandle blocks nicely.
Conor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kandle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Conor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Conor scoring with some ground and pound.
Conor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kandle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kandle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kandle's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conor lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Conor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Conor lands a nice short elbow.
Kandle taking some punishment here, with Conor in his half guard.
Conor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kandle is in trouble now - Conor has advanced to mount!
Conor 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.
Kandle is trying desperately to improve position.
Conor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Conor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Conor wants to control the pace but Kandle is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Conor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Conor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conor looking to finish Kandle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kandle!
Kandle is looking to get to half guard.
Conor controlling the position easily from mount.
Conor with a couple of short strikes.
Kandle can't escape the position.
Conor looking to control but Kandle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kandle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Conor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kandle is looking to escape.
Conor landing strikes from the mount.
Conor controlling his opponent.
Kandle tries to hold on but Conor postures up.
Conor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kandle because Conor loaded up on that one.
Kandle has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Conor's lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mcgregor Conor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Conor shoots in but no luck this time.
Kandle stuffs the takedown attempt from Conor. Conor gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Kandle shoots in and bounces Conor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Conor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Conor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kandle stacks Conor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kandle!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Conor actively working from the bottom here.
Kandle wants to take a breather but Conor is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Kandle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kandle seems to be working for a kimura but Conor defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conor manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Conor has his feet on Kandle's thighs here. He's pushed Kandle off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kandle screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mcgregor Conor!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 703 Round 3
Date: Nov 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Hitayashi shoots in for a double leg but Conor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hitayashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conor as he avoids it easily.
Mcgregor Conor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Conor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hitayashi is trying to defend but Conor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Conor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Conor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Conor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conor is looking to take a break and control but Hitayashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Conor throwing shots but Hitayashi is blocking nicely.
Conor trying to control from Hitayashi's half guard. Hitayashi has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Hitayashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hitayashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hitayashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Conor wants to control from the top but Hitayashi keeps moving.
Hitayashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conor.
Conor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hitayashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hitayashi wants to sweep here but Conor controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hitayashi looking for a guillotine here but Conor defends easily.
Conor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conor landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hitayashi punching from the bottom - just letting Conor know he's still in a fight. #SUB#
Hitayashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conor passes into half guard.
Hitayashi taking some punishment here, with Conor in his half guard.
Conor wants to take a breather but Hitayashi is having none of it.
Conor lands with a punch from half guard.
Conor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Conor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Conor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitayashi keeps working. #SUB2#
Conor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Conor is keen to just control but Hitayashi is a slippery customer.
Conor is thwarting Hitayashi's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Conor there.
Conor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Conor is looking to take a break and control but Hitayashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conor tries to pass to full mount but Hitayashi defends it.
Conor drops an elbow to the side of Hitayashi's head. #T4##SUB2#
Conor is trying to work for a kimura but Hitayashi is defending well.
Conor looks winded!
Conor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hitayashi moves into full guard.
Hitayashi looking to control.
Conor wants to control from the top but Hitayashi keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conor lands a couple of elbows.
Conor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mcgregor Conor dominated that round.
That's time! Hitayashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Conor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hitayashi was covering up waiting for the punch and Conor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Conor looking to sit in guard and control but Hitayashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hitayashi preventing the sweep.
Conor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hitayashi throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Conor working for a triangle but Hitayashi defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Conor looking for a guillotine here but Hitayashi defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitayashi chips away with some ground and pound.
Hitayashi stands up over Conor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hitayashi stands up over Conor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hitayashi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Conor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Hitayashi scoring with some ground and pound.
Hitayashi trying to control but Conor is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Conor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hitayashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hitayashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conor is breathing heavily.
Hitayashi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Conor is looking for a triangle but Hitayashi pushes his legs off easily.
Hitayashi lands a couple of digs.
Hitayashi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Conor's head.#SUB2#
Conor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hitayashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Conor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Conor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hitayashi defends it easily.
Conor keeping moving, preventing Hitayashi from controlling successfully. #T2#
Hitayashi advances position into side control!
Conor is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hitayashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Conor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Conor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcgregor Conor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hitayashi lands a few punches from side control.
Hitayashi lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Hitayashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hitayashi trying to control the position but Conor is working away. #T3#
Conor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hitayashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hitayashi cracks Conor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Conor is looking to regain half guard here but Hitayashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Hitayashi cracks Conor with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Hitayashi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hitayashi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Conor struggling a bit here.
Hitayashi lands an elbow.
Conor is trying to control Hitayashi's posture but Hitayashi avoids it.
Conor is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Hitayashi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hitayashi scoring with punches and elbows.
Conor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Hitayashi slips a nice elbow through Conor's hands, connecting with Conor's forehead.#SUB#
Hitayashi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Conor is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takashi Hitayashi!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 703 Round 2
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leo enables Conor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Conor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Conor forces his way into half guard.
Conor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leo is looking to improve his position.
Conor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Conor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leo is looking for a sweep. Conor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Conor seems to be working for a kimura but Leo defends the submission attempt.
Leo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Leo wants to improve his position but Conor is controlling well.
#T1#
Leo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conor.
Conor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leo wants to get back to full guard.
Conor 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.
Conor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Leo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Conor.
Conor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conor scoring with strikes but Leo is staying in there.
Leo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Conor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Conor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leo is looking to escape.
Conor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Leo has been cut.
Conor looking to control but Leo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Conor throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Leo blocking the ground and pound.
Leo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Conor throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Conor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leo is looking to improve his position but Conor isn't that keen on the idea.
Conor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Leo really wants to buck Conor off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Conor is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Conor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mcgregor Conor!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 703 Round 1
Date: Nov 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Conor 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.#ES2#
LobaLoba has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Conor has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
LobaLoba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Conor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Conor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. LobaLoba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LobaLoba prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LobaLoba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LobaLoba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Conor.
Conor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. LobaLoba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mcgregor Conor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LobaLoba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LobaLoba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by LobaLoba or perhaps it was just good defense by Conor, which made it look bad. #TD#
Conor drives through with a takedown into LobaLoba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
LobaLoba is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Conor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LobaLoba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LobaLoba scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
LobaLoba manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
LobaLoba trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
LobaLoba has his foot on Conor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conor works his way back into a safe position though.
Conor wants to control from the top but LobaLoba keeps moving.
Conor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because LobaLoba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
LobaLoba controls Conor momentarily but Conor frees himself. #T2#
Conor trying to control but LobaLoba is working from the bottom.
Conor tries to free his leg and advance position but LobaLoba is retaining full guard.
LobaLoba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conor.
Conor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Conor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LobaLoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LobaLoba trying to control the position.
Conor is in close to LobaLoba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
LobaLoba looks winded!
Conor advances position into side control!
Conor 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.
LobaLoba can't do much from the bottom here.
LobaLoba prevents Conor from improving position. #T3#
LobaLoba takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
LobaLoba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Conor trying to control the action but LobaLoba is working from the bottom.
Conor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Conor cracks LobaLoba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
LobaLoba taking a bit of punishment here - Conor scoring with strikes.
Conor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at LobaLoba to see if he's OK.#ROC#
LobaLoba is rocked!
Conor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
LobaLoba is still in real trouble! Can Conor finish him?
Conor is working LobaLoba over with some ground and pound from side control.
Conor cracks LobaLoba with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Conor immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! LobaLoba is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Conor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mcgregor Conor!
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