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NBFC 3: Khasbulaev vs McGregor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Corrigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avar Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corrigan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Flagpole Sitta. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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161 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Corrigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avar Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Corrigan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nurmagomedov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Corrigan's posture but Corrigan avoids it.
Corrigan is trying to get an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov is defending well.
Corrigan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nurmagomedov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Corrigan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nurmagomedov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Corrigan lets go of the hold and Nurmagomedov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Corrigan!
After the fight, Mark Corrigan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koni Minichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Lahey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lahey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TPB. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koni Minichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Lahey!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Minichi's calf.
A head kick misses from Minichi.
Jim Lahey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minichi looks to land a combination but Lahey avoids it well.
Minichi scores with a takedown into Lahey's guard.
Minichi wants to control from the top but Lahey keeps moving.
Lahey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Minichi content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey is looking to stand up but Minichi isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minichi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lahey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minichi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lahey seems keen to control Minichi's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lahey cracks the inside of Minichi's front leg.
Lahey misses with a series of wild punches.
Lahey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minichi, pushing him back against the cage.
Lahey manages to break the clinch.
Minichi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lahey's waist but Lahey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minichi off to one side.
Lahey gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lahey leaves Minichi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minichi tries to close the distance and clinch but Lahey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minichi misses with a takedown attempt - Lahey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koni Minichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Minichi backs up against the cage.
Minichi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lahey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minichi's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lahey connects with a solid leg kick.
Minichi tries to clinch up but Lahey circles away and keeps his distance.
Lahey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lahey looks to land a combination but Minichi avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minichi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lahey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lahey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Minichi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Minichi is breathing heavily.
Minichi stops Lahey from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minichi stands and throws Lahey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Minichi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lahey has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahey is pushing Minichi's head away, looking to escape. Minichi manages to hold on to the position though.
Lahey is looking to regain half guard here but Minichi keeps moving and retains side control.
Lahey is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Minichi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lahey is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lahey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lahey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minichi.
Lahey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Minichi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lahey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lahey darts in and clinches Minichi up against the cage.
Lahey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lahey lands with a kick to the temple. Minichi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lahey connects with a right hand. Minichi shakes it off.
Minichi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lahey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jim Lahey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey scores with a head kick. Minichi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lahey!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minichi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lahey.
Lahey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minichi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minichi wants to clinch.
Minichi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lahey is fending him off so far but Minichi persists. Nope, Lahey circles away and we're back to standing.
Lahey connects with a solid leg kick.
Lahey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Minichi tries to keep at a distance but Lahey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lahey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minichi backwards.
Lahey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Minichi backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minichi is working for takedown but Lahey is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koni Minichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lahey has closed the distance and engaged Minichi in a clinch.
Lahey prevents Minichi from breaking the clinch.
Minichi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lahey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minichi is looking to clinch but Lahey is avoiding it.
Lahey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Minichi fails with the takedown
and Lahey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lahey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minichi drops his hands momentarily and Lahey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lahey darts in and clinches Minichi up against the cage.
Minichi tries to pull guard but Lahey holds him up against the cage and eventually Minichi drops back down to his feet.
Lahey breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minichi looks for a takedown but Lahey sprawls well.
Lahey throws a leg kick which misses Minichi's front leg but catches the back leg as Minichi tries to avoid it.
Lahey shoots in but no luck this time.
Lahey closes the distance and clinches.
Lahey breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Minichi or perhaps it was just good defense by Lahey, which made it look bad.
Lahey dives in and grabs Minichi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Minichi pushes down on Lahey's head and hops out.
Lahey throws a right and a left that Minichi avoids nicely.
Lahey tries to bum rush Minichi with a series of wild strikes but Minichi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahey moves into range and clinches up with Minichi.
Minichi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lahey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lahey with a knee to the head.
Minichi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lahey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lahey, as that shot connected.
Minichi fails with a takedown attempt.
Lahey has closed the distance and engaged Minichi in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lahey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Minichi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lahey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lahey scores with a kick to the body.
Lahey lands a jab-cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lahey.
Minichi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lahey throws a head kick but Minichi moves out of range.
Minichi shoots in looking for a takedown. Lahey tries to sprawl out of it but Minichi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lahey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey shoots in and drives through. Minichi sprawls well.
Lahey works over Minichi's head and body with a nice combination.
Minichi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lahey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lahey fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey throws a right hand that Minichi ducks under and follows up with a left that Minichi also avoids with ease.
Minichi throws a big counter combination but Lahey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minichi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minichi shoots in looking for a takedown but Lahey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minichi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Koni Minichi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lahey feints and then cracks Minichi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minichi down.
Lahey tries for a takedown but Minichi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koni Minichi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lahey.
Minichi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lahey's waist but Lahey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minichi off to one side.
Lahey is looking for the big counter here.
Lahey misses with a double jab.
Minichi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Minichi is looking to clinch.
Lahey misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahey clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lahey.
Lahey landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lahey breaks from the clinch.
Minichi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Minichi lands in his opponent's guard.
Lahey has his feet on Minichi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahey feints and then cracks Minichi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minichi down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey shoots for a takedown but Minichi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lahey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Minichi throws a head kick but Lahey moves out of range.
Lahey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lahey manages to break the clinch.
Lahey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lahey lands in his opponent's guard.
Lahey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lahey 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahey postures up.
Lahey wants to stand but Minichi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Koni Minichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim Lahey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lahey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Lahey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lahey 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Lahey!
Jim Lahey looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The winds of shit are picking up'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siloka Watagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Grande kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gemini Club-Sparklers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James La Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siloka Watagi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watagi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Watagi moves to clinch but La Grande breaks away
and La Grande counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Watagi tries to roll over but La Grande keeps him under control.
Watagi keeping hold of La Grande's head, controlling as best he can.
La Grande works his way into full mount!
Watagi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Watagi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with La Grande. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watagi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
La Grande has isolated one of Watagi's arms. Watagi looking to fight him off but La Grande twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James La Grande!
James La Grande decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Marquis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marquis's entrance music is Heltah Skeltah- ruck n Roll. A fine choice. Charles Bennett told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Marquis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Bennett!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bennett.
Bennett unleashes a big counter combination but Marquis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Marquis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Charles Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a combination
enabling Marquis to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Bennett.
Marquis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Marquis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennett but Bennett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquis tries to clinch there but Bennett circles away.
Marquis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marquis dodges the punch combination from Bennett.
It looked like Marquis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marquis throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marquis circles away quickly and effectively.
Marquis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Bennett does no damage.
Marquis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bennett to the ground. Marquis is now in Bennett's guard.
Bennett scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bennett swinging wildly here.
Marquis moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marquis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bennett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marquis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Marquis is looking to clinch but Bennett is avoiding it.
Bennett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marquis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bennett kicks Marquis off and gets back to his feet.
Marquis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bennett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bennett explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marquis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bennett bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fight stays on the outside here - Marquis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marquis lands with a good body shot.
Bennett misses the jab.
Marquis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marquis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bennett.
A left and a right from Bennett both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a right hand that Marquis ducks under and follows up with a left that Marquis also avoids with ease.
Marquis gets a takedown into half guard.
Bennett kicks off Marquis and gets to his feet.
Marquis shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
Marquis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marquis moves away.
Marquis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marquis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennett but Bennett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Marquis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquis is breathing heavily.
Bennett thuds his right hand into Marquis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bennett!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marquis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marquis.
Bennett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marquis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bennett defends it nicely.
Bennett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.
Marquis slips a jab and a cross from Bennett.
We've been informed that Bennett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marquis throws a looping overhand right but Bennett ducks down to avoid it.
Marquis tries to clinch there but Bennett circles away.
Bennett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bennett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marquis rather than just go for the knockout.
Bennett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marquis eats them both and turns towards Bennett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bennett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Bennett.
Marquis shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marquis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marquis connects with a high kick.
Marquis lands with a kick to the temple. Bennett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marquis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Marquis scores with a spinning back kick!
Marquis fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Marquis throws a lazy body kick
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Marquis is just out of range.
Bennett lands a jab to Marquis's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Bennett. Those never looked like landing.
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marquis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marquis circles away quickly and effectively.
Bennett connects with a crisp jab.
Bennett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Marquis darts in and clinches Bennett up against the cage.
Bennett is trying to break the clinch but Marquis is controlling him.
Marquis tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body.
Marquis jumps guard but Bennett stands there with Marquis around his waist. Marquis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Marquis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett won't allow Marquis to get back to his feet.
Marquis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Marquis keeps moving.
Marquis working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
Bennett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett trying to control but Marquis is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett preventing the sweep.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Marquis is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marquis gets a takedown into half guard.
Bennett kicks off Marquis and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marquis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bennett kicks Marquis off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett swinging wildly here.
Marquis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leo Marquis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Bennett.
Marquis tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.
Marquis fails with an attempt to clinch.
That kick from Marquis tenderised Bennett's leg. Bennett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bennett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bennett misses with a hook
and Marquis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bennett pushes Marquis off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marquis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Marquis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marquis pushes Bennett up against the cage in a clinch.
Marquis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bennett walks away with a smile on his face. Marquis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bennett throws a right and a left that Marquis avoids nicely.
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Marquis's shoulder, as Marquis tries to avoid the shot.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bennett!
Bennett tries to keep at a distance but Marquis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marquis has Bennett pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Marquis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bennett tumbling to the mat - Marquis dives into Bennett's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marquis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marquis trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Marquis looking to sit in guard and control but Bennett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bennett prevents Marquis from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marquis keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marquis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bennett has managed to get both his arms back between Marquis's legs - danger averted.
Bennett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bennett stopping the sweep attempt from Marquis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is looking to pass into half guard but Marquis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marquis is in guard.
Bennett 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.
Bennett is trying to keep Marquis in close.
Marquis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marquis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bennett's head.
Marquis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marquis slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquis trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Marquis has control of the leg.
Bennett is staying active underneath Marquis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bennett throws a right hand that Marquis ducks under and follows up with a left that Marquis also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marquis clinches up against the cage.
Marquis breaks from the clinch.
Leo Marquis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Bennett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marquis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bennett 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bennett!
In defeat, Leo Marquis stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was a great competitor, I thank him for fighting me thank all of you for being out here tonight. I just gotta go back and reinvent myself and get ready for my next and hopefully a W '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nameless Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Gyeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nameless Fighter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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151 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nameless Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aldo Gyeong!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter lands a lovely overhand right.
Fighter lands a jab to Gyeong's midsection.
Fighter scores with a nice head shot.
Gyeong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gyeong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fighter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gyeong scrambles back to his feet.
Fighter lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gyeong falls backwards - clearly groggy! Fighter dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nameless Fighter!
Nameless Fighter got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Third Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Galuszka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foot comes to the cage accompanied by dumber than a box of rocks. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Galuszka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galuszka throws a body punch but Foot moves out of range.
Galuszka slips a jab from Foot.
Foot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Galuszka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galuszka misses with a straight right.
Foot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Galuszka on the side of the head.
Galuszka cracks a nice hook into Foot's ribs.
Galuszka lands with a straight right. Foot didn't see that one coming.
Third Foot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foot misses with a wild combination.
Foot digs a good body shot into Galuszka's ribs.
Foot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Galuszka momentarily.
Foot throws a right and a left that Galuszka avoids nicely.
Galuszka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galuszka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galuszka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foot.
Galuszka throws a looping overhand right but Foot ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galuszka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Galuszka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Foot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galuszka.
Foot works Galuszka's body with a nice hook.
Galuszka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foot manages to avoid it.
Foot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Galuszka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Galuszka.
Foot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Foot throws a jab when Galuszka was well out of range.
No joy there for Foot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foot misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foot thuds his right hand into Galuszka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galuszka moves away from the strike by Foot.
Foot takes a swing at Galuszka's ribcage but misses.
Galuszka feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galuszka. Foot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galuszka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Foot slips under a jab.
Foot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Galuszka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Third Foot has been cut.
Foot misses with a two punch combination.
Foot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foot throws a right and a left that Galuszka avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Foot. Those never looked like landing.
Galuszka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Foot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galuszka.
Galuszka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foot.
Galuszka throws a big shot that misses.
Foot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Foot duly obliges.
Galuszka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Foot misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foot. Galuszka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foot cracks a nice hook into Galuszka's ribs.
Galuszka lands a jab to the head.
Foot with a nice cross.
Foot takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galuszka scores with a hook to the body. Foot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Foot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Foot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Galuszka counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galuszka scores with a nice strike.
Foot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foot throws a series of punches but Galuszka moves out of range.
Foot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Galuszka jabs Foot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Foot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Galuszka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Foot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galuszka was well out of range. Poor timing from Foot.
Foot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Foot is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foot misses with a right hand
and Galuszka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galuszka throws a body punch but Foot moves out of range.
Foot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galuszka to score with a decent uppercut.
Galuszka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Foot had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Foot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galuszka throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Foot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Third Foot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Foot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Foot lands a left and a right that send Galuszka crashing to the mat, dazed. Foot thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Foot scores with a jab to the head.
Galuszka is rocked!
Foot feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Galuszka crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Third Foot!
Third Foot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Magomedrasul Khasbulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khasbulaev comes to the cage accompanied by Fetty Wap - Trap Queen. McGregor has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. Magomedrasul Khasbulaev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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19
144 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomedrasul Khasbulaev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khasbulaev misses the jab.
McGregor cracks Khasbulaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGregor misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Khasbulaev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khasbulaev throws a jab when McGregor was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khasbulaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Khasbulaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khasbulaev circles away quickly and effectively.
Khasbulaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khasbulaev missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor misses with a jab to the body
and Khasbulaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor lands a lovely overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khasbulaev, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasbulaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Khasbulaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Khasbulaev ducks down to avoid it.
Khasbulaev throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Khasbulaev.
A jab from Khasbulaev does it's job there.
McGregor moves out of range as Khasbulaev strikes.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khasbulaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor throws a hook but Khasbulaev blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook
and McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGregor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Khasbulaev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khasbulaev wants to stand but McGregor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor looking for a guillotine here but Khasbulaev defends easily.
McGregor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Khasbulaev uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khasbulaev wants to stand but McGregor has his arm trapped.
McGregor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khasbulaev prevents McGregor from improving his position.
McGregor is trying to control but Khasbulaev passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Magomedrasul Khasbulaev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGregor moves into the clinch.
Khasbulaev wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it.
Khasbulaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor rushes Khasbulaev and presses him up against the cage.
Khasbulaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor jumps guard.
Khasbulaev is looking to stand up but McGregor won't let him.
Khasbulaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGregor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khasbulaev has managed to get both his arms back between McGregor's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khasbulaev wants to get up but he can't break McGregor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasbulaev trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Khasbulaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khasbulaev wants to stand but McGregor is controlling his posture from full guard.
McGregor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Khasbulaev stacks McGregor 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 Khasbulaev!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khasbulaev tries to stand but McGregor controls the position and pulls Khasbulaev into his guard.
McGregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGregor looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khasbulaev wanted to stand there but McGregor had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khasbulaev, pushing him back against the cage.
McGregor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khasbulaev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khasbulaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khasbulaev throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Khasbulaev counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Khasbulaev misses.
Khasbulaev swings widly with a right hand
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khasbulaev misses with a left hand
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Khasbulaev.
McGregor looks to land a left hand but Khasbulaev moved out of range nicely.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Khasbulaev moved out of range.
Khasbulaev works the jab nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khasbulaev slips a jab from McGregor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Khasbulaev. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khasbulaev throwing a counter right hand but McGregor manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Khasbulaev throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
Khasbulaev gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
McGregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khasbulaev walks away with a smile on his face. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGregor misses with an uppercut
letting Khasbulaev counter with a right hand.
Khasbulaev misses with a looping right.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
Khasbulaev just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chad McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor lands with a shot to the body.
Khasbulaev dips to his left and cracks McGregor with an uppercut!
McGregor misses with a hook
and Khasbulaev counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasbulaev tries to kick McGregor off but McGregor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGregor decides to return to a standing position.
Khasbulaev swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Khasbulaev misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Khasbulaev should have avoided that one.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Khasbulaev.
McGregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khasbulaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGregor to score with a decent uppercut.
Khasbulaev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGregor slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Khasbulaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khasbulaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor tries to counter by closing the distance.
McGregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khasbulaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Khasbulaev ducks down to avoid it.
Khasbulaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
Khasbulaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from McGregor.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
Khasbulaev misses the shot to the body.
Khasbulaev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khasbulaev throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khasbulaev lands with an overhand left.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khasbulaev.
McGregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khasbulaev looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
Khasbulaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Khasbulaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khasbulaev 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khasbulaev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khasbulaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khasbulaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Khasbulaev appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGregor connects with a nice looking jab.
Khasbulaev blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Khasbulaev finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Magomedrasul Khasbulaev did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Khasbulaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Khasbulaev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khasbulaev.
McGregor misses with a hook.
Khasbulaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khasbulaev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khasbulaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khasbulaev misses with a lunging right hand
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Khasbulaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khasbulaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khasbulaev doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khasbulaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor swings widly with a right hand
and Khasbulaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasbulaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khasbulaev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from McGregor misses.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Khasbulaev counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Khasbulaev.
McGregor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Khasbulaev.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt
and Khasbulaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khasbulaev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Khasbulaev finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor blocks a jab.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
Khasbulaev misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khasbulaev throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Khasbulaev off the cage and back into range.
Khasbulaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khasbulaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Khasbulaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khasbulaev defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Khasbulaev circles away.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Khasbulaev moves away and avoids it.
Khasbulaev walks into a stiff left hand from McGregor.
McGregor slips a straight right by Khasbulaev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a hook but Khasbulaev avoids it easily.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khasbulaev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khasbulaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Khasbulaev gets caught flat footed, as McGregor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGregor prevents Khasbulaev from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khasbulaev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McGregor manages to pass to side control.
McGregor working over Khasbulaev with some ground and pound. Khasbulaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khasbulaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGregor gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Khasbulaev.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khasbulaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Magomedrasul Khasbulaev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Khasbulaev digs a good body shot into McGregor's ribs.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khasbulaev but Khasbulaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khasbulaev throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor wants to counter with a clinch but Khasbulaev pushes him away.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Khasbulaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khasbulaev misses with a double jab.
Khasbulaev throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
Khasbulaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khasbulaev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Khasbulaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev throws a combination that misses
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Khasbulaev throws out a powerful jab.
Khasbulaev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGregor connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Khasbulaev misses.
McGregor lands a lovely overhand right.
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Khasbulaev seems unphased.
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khasbulaev counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khasbulaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Khasbulaev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khasbulaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khasbulaev misses with a looping left.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Khasbulaev counter with a right hand.
A combination from Khasbulaev does no damage.
Khasbulaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khasbulaev thinking.
McGregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Khasbulaev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khasbulaev is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khasbulaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Khasbulaev counter with a right hand.
Khasbulaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khasbulaev misses with a looping right.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khasbulaev but Khasbulaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad McGregor.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Khasbulaev's body.
Khasbulaev dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor defending well as Khasbulaev loads up on a big left hand.
Khasbulaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khasbulaev leaves McGregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chad McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Khasbulaev moved out of range.
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 Magomedrasul Khasbulaev.
I think Khasbulaev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomedrasul Khasbulaev!
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev retains his bantamweight title!
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mohito Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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