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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Teach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor MCconnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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153 lbs
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Teach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor MCconnor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MCconnor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teach, pushing him back against the cage.
MCconnor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Teach is looking to take this one to the mat.
Teach changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MCconnor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Teach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MCconnor shoots in and bounces Teach off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
MCconnor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Teach moves into full guard.
MCconnor wanted to stand there but Teach had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teach keeping full guard, as MCconnor tries to pass.
Teach seems keen to control MCconnor's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teach continues to stall.
Teach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MCconnor on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 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 pulls MCconnor in close to prevent any damage.
Teach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MCconnor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MCconnor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Teach is adopting a defensive guard.
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 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Teach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Teach working for a triangle but MCconnor defends it easily.
MCconnor postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Teach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Teach enables MCconnor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Teach manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Teach pulls MCconnor in close to his closed guard and prevents MCconnor from doing any damage or advancing position.
MCconnor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MCconnor is looking for a kimura here.
MCconnor seems to be looking for submissions.
Teach wants to control but MCconnor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MCconnor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Teach has managed to free his arm - good work.
Teach is trying to maintain the position but MCconnor is very close to passing his half guard.
Teach controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MCconnor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Teach trying to control but MCconnor postures up.
MCconnor wants to pass to mount but Teach is defending the position.
Teach wants to improve his position but MCconnor is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MCconnor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MCconnor seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor MCconnor dominated that round.
That's time! Teach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MCconnor has Teach up against the cage in a clinch.
MCconnor drags the fight down to the ground.
Teach prevents MCconnor from getting back to his feet.
MCconnor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Teach.
Teach looking to sit in guard and control but MCconnor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MCconnor postures up.
MCconnor passes into half guard.
Teach works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MCconnor is pushing down on Teach's leg trying to pass to half guard. Teach is fighting to maintain full guard but MCconnor has managed to sneak the leg through.
MCconnor seems to be looking for submissions.
Teach on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Teach tries to get out of the position.
Teach wants to control but MCconnor is keeping busy.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Teach is trying to get back to full guard.
Teach has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MCconnor is working away from the top position though.
MCconnor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Teach is looking to control MCconnor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Teach avoid being mounted?
Teach wants to improve his position but MCconnor is controlling well.
Teach is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Teach is trying to get back to full guard.
Teach is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MCconnor pulls his head out easily.
MCconnor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Teach has managed to free his arm - good work.
MCconnor seems to be working for a kimura but Teach defends the submission attempt.
MCconnor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teach defends it well.
Gregor MCconnor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Teach trying to hold on to MCconnor's head to control him but MCconnor postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
MCconnor wants to free his trapped foot but Teach is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MCconnor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teach is looking to improve his position.
MCconnor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Teach sees it coming and defends easily.
MCconnor prevents Teach from improving his position.
Teach controlling the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MCconnor is looking to clinch but Teach is avoiding it.
Teach gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Teach is pulling down on MCconnor's head to control his posture.
Teach keeping moving, preventing MCconnor from controlling successfully.
MCconnor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MCconnor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Teach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Teach controlling MCconnor's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teach looking to control.
MCconnor advances position into side control!
MCconnor working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor MCconnor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Teach gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MCconnor forces his way into half guard.
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.
MCconnor is trying to work for a kimura but Teach is defending well.
Teach wants to sweep but MCconnor has passed to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teach can't do much from the bottom here.
Teach tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teach is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but MCconnor is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
MCconnor prevents Teach from getting the reversal.
MCconnor working for a guillotine from mount but Teach is in no mood to give up.
Teach is in all sorts of trouble here.
Teach tries to hold on but MCconnor postures up.
Teach defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from MCconnor.
Teach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MCconnor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Teach is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teach working to try and regain half guard.
MCconnor has control of Teach's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Teach regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Teach looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Teach is looking to improve his position but MCconnor isn't that keen on the idea.
Teach wants to control but MCconnor is having none of it.
Teach is looking to get to half guard.
Teach wants to hold on but MCconnor pushes him away.
Teach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor avoids the attempt from Teach to control.
MCconnor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Teach has managed to escape the submission attempt.
MCconnor is working for a guillotine from mount but Teach frees his head quite easily.
MCconnor is working for a guillotine from mount but Teach frees his head quite easily.
Teach tries to reverse the position but MCconnor maintains control.
MCconnor wants to finish this one by submission but Teach is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from MCconnor.
Teach wants to hold on but MCconnor pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor fails to advance to Teach's back.
Teach is looking to get to half guard.
MCconnor wants to finish this one by submission but Teach is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from MCconnor.
Teach can't escape the position.
Edward Teach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MCconnor jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Teach manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Teach tries to bench press MCconnor off him but MCconnor keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MCconnor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Teach has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gregor MCconnor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Teach is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor MCconnor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MCconnor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor MCconnor!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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