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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by El Chapo by The Game. Conor McGregor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayweather works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mayweather connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Mayweather misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mayweather checks a leg kick.
It looked like Mayweather was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather is looking to counter with a body kick.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayweather throws a shot to the body.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Mayweather moves out of range easily.
Mayweather appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor lands a head kick. Mayweather smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Mayweather tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayweather takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGregor's head.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Mayweather misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McGregor throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
McGregor throws a right hand that Mayweather ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayweather also avoids with ease.
Mayweather throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mayweather misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Mayweather was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mayweather counters with a two punch combo.
McGregor throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it.
McGregor tries a quick counter leg kick but Mayweather is wise to it.
McGregor thows a leg kick but Mayweather checks it
and Mayweather counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGregor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mayweather manages to move to mount!
Mayweather working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mayweather is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McGregor to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McGregor shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayweather looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mayweather has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 Floyd Mayweather will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mayweather uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGregor has time to react.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Mayweather throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Mayweather 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.
Mayweather throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
Mayweather misses with a takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Mayweather counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Mayweather lands a jab to the head.
Mayweather avoids the body shot from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor misses with a body punch
and Mayweather counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Mayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGregor throws the left hand but Mayweather avoids the punch easily.
Mayweather throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Mayweather counters by clinching up.
McGregor is trying to push Mayweather away but Mayweather has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mayweather escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mayweather lands in his opponent's guard.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mayweather manages to pass to side control.
Mayweather is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mayweather is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGregor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Floyd Mayweather overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Mayweather there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayweather controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Mayweather there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mayweather tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mayweather working for a guillotine from mount but McGregor is in no mood to give up.
Mayweather has hold of McGregor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGregor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mayweather throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McGregor because Mayweather loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mayweather lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGregor backs up against the cage.
Mayweather moves into the clinch successfully.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mayweather drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayweather is on top in guard.
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather gets to his feet - McGregor follows without any prompting.
Mayweather thows a leg kick but McGregor checks it
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mayweather connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGregor scrambles back to his feet.
Mayweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mayweather tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregor throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mayweather wants a takedown.
Mayweather breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayweather goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Mayweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor throws a push kick but Mayweather slaps the foot to one side.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather feinted with a counter takedown.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mayweather counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mayweather goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mayweather throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Floyd Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mayweather lunges at McGregor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGregor's hand.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayweather clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the cage.
Mayweather tries to pull guard but McGregor won't allow it.
Mayweather jumps guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Mayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mayweather wants to take the fight to the mat but McGregor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mayweather can't get the takedown.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Mayweather keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Mayweather showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayweather 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Mayweather!
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes you lose sometimes you win. I am sorry the Irish but I will comeback and prove why I am the p4p number one.'.
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