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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregor MCconnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Teach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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156 lbs
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176 cm
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor MCconnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Teach!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teach doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MCconnor counters with a stiff right hand.
Teach has his takedown stuffed
and MCconnor counters with a left to the body.
MCconnor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Teach pulls MCconnor in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MCconnor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MCconnor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MCconnor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Teach looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MCconnor drops back looking for a leg! Teach is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teach manages to kick MCconnor off! MCconnor jumps back into Teach's guard.
MCconnor has gone for a leg lock! Teach slips out almost immediately though and dives into MCconnor's guard.
Teach throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teach stops MCconnor from standing up.
Teach trying to control but MCconnor is working from the bottom.
Teach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MCconnor is keeping the position for now.
Teach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Teach got a little sloppy there for a moment and MCconnor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teach has managed to get both his arms back between MCconnor's legs - danger averted.
MCconnor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Teach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MCconnor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Teach wants to pass the guard but MCconnor is keeping the position.
MCconnor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MCconnor wants to stand and escape but Teach is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Teach tries to free his leg and advance position but MCconnor is retaining full guard.
Teach wants to control from the top but MCconnor keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Teach closes the distance and clinches up with MCconnor, looking for a takedown. Teach pushes MCconnor against the cage but MCconnor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gregor MCconnor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Teach.
MCconnor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MCconnor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Teach is looking to regain half guard here but MCconnor keeps moving and retains side control.
MCconnor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MCconnor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teach is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Teach can do anything to dispel that myth.
MCconnor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teach is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MCconnor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MCconnor is trying to get an arm triangle but Teach is defending well.
MCconnor tries for a kimura but Teach is defending well.
Teach is looking to regain half guard here but MCconnor keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
MCconnor working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MCconnor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MCconnor in the domination position with Teach hanging on.
Teach is looking to regain half guard here but MCconnor keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MCconnor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Teach struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor MCconnor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
MCconnor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
MCconnor seems to be looking for submissions.
MCconnor is working for a kimura but Teach is defending it quite comfortably.
Teach is looking for a sweep. MCconnor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MCconnor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teach looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MCconnor is working for a kimura but Teach is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teach trying to control but MCconnor postures up.
MCconnor is trying to work for a kimura but Teach is defending well.
Teach is concentrating on defense, preventing MCconnor from advancing position.
MCconnor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Teach wants to control but MCconnor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Teach tries to get to full guard but MCconnor has control of the leg.
MCconnor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Teach is just riding it out for now. MCconnor eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MCconnor is looking for a kimura here.
Teach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MCconnor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teach is looking to improve his position.
MCconnor wants to control but Teach is keeping him busy.
MCconnor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teach can do to turn this around?
Teach is defending against the submission attempts here by MCconnor.
Teach has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MCconnor is working away from the top position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MCconnor shoots in and gets a takedown into Teach's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teach wants to sweep but no luck.
Teach is looking for a triangle but MCconnor pushes his legs off easily.
Teach is trying to keep MCconnor in close.
Gregor MCconnor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MCconnor 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.
Teach looking to hit a scissor sweep but MCconnor is one step ahead there.
MCconnor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teach is keeping the position for now.
Teach is trying to keep MCconnor in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MCconnor drops back looking for a leg! Teach is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teach manages to kick MCconnor off! MCconnor jumps back into Teach's guard.
MCconnor is fighting to break Teach's control of his arms but Teach is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Teach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teach trying to keep a closed guard but MCconnor is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Teach closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MCconnor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teach throws a strike aimed at the side of MCconnor's head but MCconnor avoids it well.
MCconnor is pushing Teach's head away, looking to escape. Teach manages to hold on to the position though.
Teach fails to land a wild elbow strike.
MCconnor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor MCconnor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
MCconnor gets a double leg takedown into Teach's guard.
MCconnor drops back looking for a leg! Teach is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teach manages to kick MCconnor off! MCconnor jumps back into Teach's guard.
Teach has control of MCconnor's left arm, preventing MCconnor from doing any damage.
MCconnor 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teach 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.
Teach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teach wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Teach is trying to keep MCconnor in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
MCconnor 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Teach will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Teach misses with a takedown
and MCconnor counters with a right hand to the body.
Teach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MCconnor lands a jab to the head.
Teach fails with the takedown
and MCconnor counters with a nice leg kick.
Gregor MCconnor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Teach.
Teach with a poor takedown
and MCconnor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MCconnor scores with a takedown into Teach's guard.
MCconnor advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MCconnor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MCconnor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Teach has escaped the position, nice work there.
Teach tries to bench press MCconnor off him but MCconnor keeps the position.
MCconnor is trying to get an arm triangle but Teach is defending well.
Teach is trying to control MCconnor's posture but MCconnor avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MCconnor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MCconnor tries for a kimura but Teach is defending well.
Teach tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MCconnor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Teach is looking to reverse the position.
Teach is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Teach wants to control but MCconnor postures up.
Edward Teach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MCconnor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Teach has escaped the position, nice work there.
MCconnor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gregor MCconnor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teach is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor MCconnor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MCconnor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor MCconnor!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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