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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Eagle (ranked 2499 p4p, 2681 weight class) and Jack McGregson (ranked 254 p4p, 271 weight class). The Eagle had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, The Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eagle misses with a hook. McGregson ducked under it nicely.
McGregson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McGregson throws a body punch but Eagle moves out of range.
Jack McGregson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eagle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregson manages to avoid it.
Eagle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cali Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Eagle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGregson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eagle throws a body shot but no joy.
As Eagle backs off McGregson throws a huge counter combo but Eagle manages to avoid it all.
Eagle throws a looping overhand right but McGregson ducks down to avoid it.
McGregson throws the left hand but Eagle avoids the punch easily.
McGregson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eagle was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregson.
McGregson slips under a jab.
McGregson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eagle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eagle showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregson is refusing to be controlled, as Eagle sits in half guard.
McGregson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle winds up and cracks McGregson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Eagle lands with a punch from half guard.
McGregson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eagle pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eagle lands a nice short elbow.
McGregson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eagle connects with a nice short shot to McGregson's temple.
Ground and pound from Eagle.
McGregson taking some punishment here, with Eagle in his half guard.
McGregson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGregson taking some punishment here, with Eagle in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregson is trying to get back to full guard.
Eagle working over McGregson with some ground and pound. McGregson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGregson tries to get to full guard but Eagle has control of the leg.
Eagle winds up and cracks McGregson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Eagle is trying to control. McGregson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eagle connects with a nice short shot to McGregson's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eagle winds up and cracks McGregson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGregson wants to control but Eagle is keeping busy.
Eagle is looking to take a break and control but McGregson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGregson gets back to full guard.
Eagle got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGregson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eagle has managed to get both his arms back between McGregson's legs - danger averted.
McGregson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cali Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGregson's head.
Eagle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eagle landing with the ground and pound.
McGregson looking to control.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle trying to control but McGregson is working from the bottom.
McGregson is looking for a triangle but Eagle pushes his legs off easily.
McGregson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGregson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eagle is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eagle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGregson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eagle is aware though and is defending well.
Eagle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGregson is rocked!
Eagle postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! McGregson covers up, he's hurt! Eagle keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Eagle and the ref steps in to end the fight! Eagle can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Eagle!
A less than humble The Eagle misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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