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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 2432 p4p, 323 weight class) and Jorge Domingo (ranked 2194 p4p, 295 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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212 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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216 lbs
36 - 21 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jorge Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Domingo.
Some wild striking there from Domingo.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
Domingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
Domingo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacLeod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Domingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacLeod walks into a straight right hand from Domingo.
Domingo lands a big shot that drops MacLeod! Can he finish him?
MacLeod is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oh MacLeod is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacLeod 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Domingo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacLeod.
MacLeod seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Domingo is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLeod.
Domingo is trying to stand back up but MacLeod is controlling him
Domingo is trying to control but can't.
MacLeod 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.
MacLeod is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Domingo is just riding it out for now. MacLeod eventually gives up the hold.
That's two 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.
MacLeod prevents Domingo from standing back up.
Domingo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacLeod drops his hands momentarily and Domingo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Connor MacLeod's cut is getting worse.
Domingo slips a jab from MacLeod.
MacLeod ducks under a wild hook from Domingo.
MacLeod with a poor takedown
letting Domingo counter with a right hand.
Domingo throws a looping overhand right but MacLeod ducks down to avoid it.
Domingo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacLeod with a poor takedown
letting Domingo counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Domingo misses.
Domingo throws an overhand right that lands on MacLeod's shoulder, as MacLeod tries to avoid the shot.
Domingo thumps MacLeod with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacLeod.
Domingo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacLeod shoots in and bounces Domingo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Domingo has his feet on MacLeod's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacLeod avoids the body shot from Domingo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
MacLeod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Domingo's calf.
MacLeod shoots in and drives through. Domingo sprawls well.
Domingo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacLeod had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
MacLeod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Connor MacLeod's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from MacLeod does no damage.
MacLeod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Domingo throws out the jab.
MacLeod blocks a jab.
Jorge Domingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Domingo looks to land a left hand but MacLeod moved out of range nicely.
MacLeod missing with a left hand there. Domingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Domingo's half guard.
Domingo pushes MacLeod off and gets back to his feet.
Domingo 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.
MacLeod shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Domingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacLeod throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Domingo.
Domingo misses with a hook. MacLeod ducked under it nicely.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
Domingo misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Domingo misses its intended target.
Domingo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Domingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Domingo misses with a looping right.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown but Domingo shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Domingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Domingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacLeod moves away.
MacLeod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Domingo is fending him off so far but MacLeod persists. Nope, Domingo circles away and we're back to standing.
Domingo avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Domingo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Domingo moves out of range.
MacLeod ducks under a wild hook from Domingo.
Domingo gets caught napping as MacLeod dives in and scores a takedown. Domingo manages to retain guard.
Domingo pushes MacLeod off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A big right from Domingo misses.
Domingo lands a two punch combo.
Domingo scores with a hook to the body. MacLeod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domingo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacLeod.
Domingo throws a lazy right hand but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Domingo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Domingo missing with a left hand there. MacLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Domingo looks to land a right hand but MacLeod moved out of range.
MacLeod shoots in for a double leg but Domingo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacLeod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Domingo jabs at MacLeod's body.
Domingo misses with a straight right.
MacLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Domingo.
The fighters circling - Domingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Domingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacLeod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacLeod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MacLeod throws a sloppy body shot
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeez, Connor MacLeod's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Connor MacLeod's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jorge Domingo!
A relieved looking Jorge Domingo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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