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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brant Mcmahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvin McGregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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279 lbs
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205 cm
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brant Mcmahon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor throws a head kick but Mcmahon moves out of range.
McGregor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcmahon on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcmahon's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcmahon looking to control.
McGregor is fighting to break Mcmahon's control of his arms but Mcmahon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McGregor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcmahon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor looking to sit in guard and control but Mcmahon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmahon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcmahon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcmahon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGregor wants to get up but he can't break Mcmahon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGregor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcmahon trying to control the position.
McGregor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mcmahon wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon is looking for a triangle but McGregor pushes his legs off easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcmahon avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcmahon tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcmahon stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGregor pulls Mcmahon into guard.
Mcmahon trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
McGregor pushes Mcmahon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Mcmahon counters with a left to the body.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcmahon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor wants to control but Mcmahon is keeping him busy.
McGregor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGregor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin McGregor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGregor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcmahon defends well and McGregor ends up having to push Mcmahon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcmahon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Mcmahon to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor darts in and clinches Mcmahon up against the cage.
Mcmahon leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McGregor darts in and clinches Mcmahon up against the cage.
Mcmahon has McGregor pressed against the cage.
Mcmahon prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
Mcmahon is looking to take this one to the mat.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Mcmahon manages to get underhooks.
McGregor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcmahon prevents it.
Brant Mcmahon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin McGregor.
Mcmahon lands a good knee to the midsection. McGregor won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Mcmahon controls the action.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor is trying to push Mcmahon away but Mcmahon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGregor prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcmahon to keep the fight standing.
Mcmahon jumps guard but McGregor stands there with Mcmahon around his waist. Mcmahon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGregor lands an elbow that stopped Mcmahon in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Brant Mcmahon has been cut.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcmahon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGregor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcmahon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcmahon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGregor tries to clinch but Mcmahon moves out of range.
McGregor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcmahon to the ground. McGregor is now in Mcmahon's guard.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Mcmahon keeps moving.
McGregor forces his way into half guard.
McGregor is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Mcmahon as he works his way to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mcmahon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Mcmahon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Mcmahon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcmahon defends well and McGregor ends up having to push Mcmahon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As McGregor looks to move away, Mcmahon throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brant Mcmahon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Mcmahon appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGregor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcmahon circles away.
Mcmahon clinches.
Mcmahon has McGregor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGregor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGregor throws an elbow but it misses.
McGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcmahon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcmahon is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor pulls guard.
McGregor managing to control the position.
McGregor is looking to stand back up but Mcmahon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGregor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcmahon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGregor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcmahon is thwarting McGregor's attempts to control the position.
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.
McGregor moves into full guard.
Calvin McGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcmahon throws a big elbow that misses.
McGregor wants to sweep here but Mcmahon controlling him for the moment.
McGregor is pulling down on Mcmahon's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcmahon, at least for the moment.
McGregor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcmahon pinned against the cage. Mcmahon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brant Mcmahon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin McGregor.
McGregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Calvin McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcmahon circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcmahon throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcmahon circles away.
Mcmahon tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcmahon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGregor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mcmahon's brow.
McGregor tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGregor goes for a takedown attempt but Mcmahon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGregor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mcmahon counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcmahon fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcmahon takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brant Mcmahon 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin McGregor!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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