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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2019 |
#R1#
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has FiereFist pinned against the cage. FiereFist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
FiereFist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
FiereFist is trying to push McGregor away but McGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
FiereFist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGregor up against the cage.
FiereFist 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.
FiereFist throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
FiereFist thuds his shin into the meat of McGregor's side.
FiereFist misses the shot to the body.
McGregor stalks FiereFist and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into FiereFist's face. FiereFist staggers backwards, shaken.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
FiereFist changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
FiereFist misses with a jab, cross combination.
FiereFist stalks McGregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregor's face. McGregor staggers backwards, shaken.
FiereFist moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGregor slips a straight right by FiereFist.
FiereFist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by FiereFist.
FiereFist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by FiereFist!
#CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but FiereFist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor keeps control of FiereFist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGregor stalls. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
FiereFist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
FiereFist fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. FiereFist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. FiereFist tries to avoid it but McGregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag FiereFist to the ground. FiereFist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
FiereFist gets a double leg takedown into McGregor's guard.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
FiereFist's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGregor has control of FiereFist's left arm, preventing FiereFist from doing any damage. #T3#
FiereFist trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as FiereFist controls the pace.
McGregor seems keen to control FiereFist's posture.
McGregor working a defensive guard here.
FiereFist trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGregor shoots in and drives through. FiereFist sprawls well.
FiereFist has a takedown stuffed.
McGregor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGregor moves out of range as FiereFist throws a body kick.
FiereFist tries for a takedown but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGregor throws a series of punches but FiereFist avoids them all with ease.
FiereFist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGregor but McGregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
FiereFist misses with a takedown attempt - McGregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
FiereFist tried to score with a low kick but McGregor checks it.#TD#
McGregor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
FiereFist manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McGregor keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueben FiereFist dominated that round.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
FiereFist lands with a nice combination. McGregor backs away looking to recover.
McGregor shoots in looking for a takedown. FiereFist tries to sprawl out of it but McGregor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. FiereFist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by FiereFist. FiereFist obviously looking to wear him down.
FiereFist shoots in but no luck this time.
FiereFist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FiereFist lands a really nice looking cross but McGregor seems unphased.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and FiereFist moves out of range easily.
FiereFist throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1##CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch.#BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for FiereFist with that takedown attempt.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rueben FiereFist.
FiereFist is breathing heavily.#CL2#
FiereFist has taken the fight to the clinch.
FiereFist has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGregor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if FiereFist can turn it around.#BC2#
FiereFist breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with FiereFist, pushing him back against the cage.
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from FiereFist.
#BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
No luck for McGregor with that takedown attempt.
FiereFist tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregor defends well and FiereFist ends up having to push McGregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rueben FiereFist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
FiereFist fails with a takedown attempt.
FiereFist tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGregor shoots in but no luck this time.
FiereFist lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
FiereFist throws a push kick but McGregor slaps the foot to one side.
FiereFist throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
FiereFist rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.
FiereFist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
McGregor digs a right hand underneath FiereFist's ribcage. FiereFist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGregor prevents FiereFist from breaking the clinch.
McGregor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
FiereFist manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGregor can't get the takedown.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
FiereFist gets underhooks to prevent McGregor's takedown attempt.
FiereFist working hard to break the clinch.
FiereFist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but FiereFist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
FiereFist taking a breather. #BC2#
FiereFist breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
FiereFist is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGregor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGregor stops a takedown attempt from FiereFist.
#BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueben FiereFist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
FiereFist lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGregor shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
McGregor closes the distance and pushes FiereFist back into the cage.#BC2#
FiereFist breaks from the clinch.
FiereFist misses with a double jab.
FiereFist scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. FiereFist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
McGregor pulls FiereFist into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FiereFist trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
FiereFist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGregor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
McGregor wants to stand and escape but FiereFist is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but FiereFist is one step ahead there.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing FiereFist from controlling successfully.
McGregor wants to sweep but no luck.
FiereFist trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Nice sprawl there from McGregor as FiereFist shoots in.
FiereFist throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor feinted with a counter takedown.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but FiereFist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
FiereFist misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
FiereFist fails to land with a series of punches.
McGregor throws a head kick but FiereFist moves out of range.
McGregor has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FiereFist shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.#CL#
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGregor tries to pull guard but FiereFist holds him up against the cage and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite FiereFist's efforts to push away.#T3#
McGregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGregor fails to pull guard.
FiereFist is working for takedown but McGregor is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGregor looking for a takedown.
McGregor is pressed up against the cage. FiereFist has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGregor down to the mat. McGregor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
FiereFist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
FiereFist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGregor tries to bum rush FiereFist with a series of wild strikes but FiereFist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
FiereFist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
FiereFist wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.#CL#
McGregor instigates a clinch.
McGregor jumps guard but FiereFist stands there with McGregor around his waist. McGregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
FiereFist breaks from the clinch.
Rueben FiereFist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
FiereFist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
FiereFist scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor fails with the takedown.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
FiereFist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rueben FiereFist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got FiereFist winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rueben FiereFist!
Rueben FiereFist thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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