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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Bosner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Bosner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Bosner lands a nice elbow.
Bosner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bosner looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
Bosner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGregor.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bosner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGregor! But no joy.
Bosner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGregor has his feet on Bosner's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Bosner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Bosner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGregor stuffs the takedown.
Bosner shoots in looking for a takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl out of it but Bosner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGregor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosner. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGregor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bosner under the eye.
Bosner walks into a jab.
A cross from McGregor lands.
Bosner works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Bosner does no damage.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Bosner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregor defends well and Bosner ends up having to push McGregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGregor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bosner doesn't seem bothered though.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Bosner.
Bosner is breathing heavily.
Bosner closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Bosner.
Bosner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bosner is working for takedown but McGregor is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGregor gets underhooks to prevent Bosner's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosner fails to pull guard.
Bosner manages to break the clinch.
McGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
McGregor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab by McGregor.
McGregor cracks Bosner with a good jab.
McGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck for Bosner with that takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosner scores with a takedown into McGregor's guard.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Bosner from controlling successfully.
McGregor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGregor controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGregor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Conor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bosner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bosner has his takedown stuffed
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bosner clinches with his opponent.
Bosner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.
Bosner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGregor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Bosner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Bosner misses.
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bosner counters with a head kick. That will keep McGregor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bosner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
McGregor is trying to push Bosner away but Bosner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosner drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Bosner's belly button to the back.
Bosner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bosner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bosner rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bosner as McGregor tries to tie him up.
Bosner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bosner has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor lands a head shot.
McGregor lands a jab to the head.
Bosner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGregor scores with a nice head shot.
McGregor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bosner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGregor, as that shot connected.
Barry Bosner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
Bosner rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bosner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Bosner.
McGregor trying to control from half guard but Bosner is working away.
Bosner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bosner.
McGregor gets to his feet. Bosner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McGregor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bosner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bosner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for McGregor.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bosner.
Bosner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
Bosner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGregor is trying to defend but Bosner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McGregor is refusing to be controlled, as Bosner sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosner works his foot free and advances to mount.
McGregor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bosner is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McGregor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bosner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosner tries to control but McGregor wriggling away.
Barry Bosner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bosner gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bosner moves into the clinch successfully.
Bosner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosner tightens his grip and picks McGregor up, before dumping him to the ground. McGregor manages to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor pulls Bosner in close to his closed guard and prevents Bosner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bosner content to stall in guard here.
Bosner trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Bosner throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Bosner distracts McGregor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bosner controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Conor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bosner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from McGregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGregor misses with a body shot
and Bosner moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bosner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGregor uses from the top position.
Bosner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
Barry Bosner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bosner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Bosner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGregor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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