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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konor MacKregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Konor MacKregor!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacKregor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
MacKregor tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from MacKregor crashes against the mat.
MacKregor scoring with punches and elbows.
MacKregor trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith prevents MacKregor from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacKregor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
MacKregor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MacKregor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is trying to control MacKregor's posture but MacKregor avoids it.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacKregor is staying tight to Smith's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smith is trying to buck MacKregor off.
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.
MacKregor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacKregor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith tries to escape but MacKregor is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith 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.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
MacKregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKregor lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacKregor.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacKregor on the ground.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
MacKregor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MacKregor trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
MacKregor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacKregor throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to escape but MacKregor is in control.
MacKregor tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacKregor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
MacKregor scores with a couple of short elbows.
MacKregor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but MacKregor has just dragged him back down to the mat.
MacKregor throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacKregor.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacKregor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but MacKregor has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from MacKregor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konor MacKregor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacKregor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
MacKregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith wants to stand and escape but MacKregor is having none of it.
MacKregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Konor MacKregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacKregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith wants to stand up but MacKregor is controlling him.
Smith keeping moving, preventing MacKregor from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steve Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacKregor looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but MacKregor drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacKregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to stand up but MacKregor isn't so interested in that idea.
MacKregor preventing the sweep.
MacKregor wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is pulling down on MacKregor's head to control his posture.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacKregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith wants to stand but MacKregor is controlling the position.
MacKregor controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacKregor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
MacKregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKregor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacKregor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacKregor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacKregor prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacKregor stops Smith from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
MacKregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith wants to stand but MacKregor is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacKregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacKregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but MacKregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
MacKregor stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKregor gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. MacKregor manages to retain guard.
Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but MacKregor has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but MacKregor has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! MacKregor pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Konor MacKregor!
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FIGHT
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