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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kubrat Ivanov (ranked 4401 p4p, 4546 weight class) and Tyrone Mcreagor (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kubrat Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Mcreagor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mcreagor tries to land a front kick but Ivanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mcreagor fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivanov attempts a counter takedown but Mcreagor avoids it well and moves away.
Mcreagor closes the distance and clinches.
Mcreagor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ivanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mcreagor lands a head kick. Ivanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ivanov fails with the takedown.
Ivanov shoots in and drives through. Mcreagor sprawls well.
Ivanov shoots in and drives through. Mcreagor sprawls well.
Mcreagor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kubrat Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcreagor tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcreagor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcreagor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcreagor misses with a two punch combination.
Mcreagor tries to clinch up.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Mcreagor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcreagor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivanov pinned against the cage. Ivanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcreagor darts in looking for a takedown but Ivanov gets double underhooks and turns Mcreagor into the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mcreagor - that will leave a mark!
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Ivanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcreagor's waist but Mcreagor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanov off to one side.
Ivanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcreagor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcreagor throws a nice head kick!
Mcreagor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivanov misses with a wild combination.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt - Mcreagor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcreagor unleashes a big counter combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mcreagor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mcreagor takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcreagor pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcreagor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ivanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcreagor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcreagor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ivanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mcreagor wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov is working an open guard so Mcreagor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to land a leg kick but Mcreagor saw it coming and moves away.
Ivanov is looking to land body kicks.
Mcreagor avoids the head kick by Ivanov.
Mcreagor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ivanov fails with the takedown.
Mcreagor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcreagor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcreagor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcreagor tries for a takedown but Ivanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Ivanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcreagor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ivanov tries to avoid it but Mcreagor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ivanov to the ground. Ivanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Mcreagor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Mcreagor stuffs the takedown.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kubrat Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcreagor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanov as he avoids it easily.
Mcreagor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivanov pinned against the cage. Ivanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Mcreagor sprawls well.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Mcreagor sprawls well.
Mcreagor has closed the distance and engaged Ivanov in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcreagor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcreagor fails to pull guard.
Ivanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcreagor won't allow it.
Ivanov working hard to break the clinch.
Mcreagor prevents Ivanov from breaking the clinch.
Ivanov is looking for a takedown.
Mcreagor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ivanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mcreagor is keeping busy.
Mcreagor goes for a takedown attempt but Ivanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcreagor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivanov, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcreagor gets control of Ivanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcreagor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Mcreagor keeps moving.
Mcreagor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mcreagor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanov is aware though and is defending well.
Mcreagor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mcreagor dives on top into guard.
Ivanov wants to sweep here but Mcreagor controlling him for the moment.
Mcreagor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcreagor looking to pass the guard.
Ivanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Mcreagor preventing the sweep.
Mcreagor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ivanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcreagor swivels and escapes.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Mcreagor circles away easily
and Mcreagor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcreagor dives in and grabs Ivanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes down on Mcreagor's head and hops out.
Mcreagor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcreagor scores with a three punch combo!
Mcreagor clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcreagor pulls guard successfully.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcreagor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcreagor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Mcreagor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcreagor or perhaps it was just good defense by Ivanov, which made it look bad.
Mcreagor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivanov pinned against the cage. Ivanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcreagor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov swinging wildly here.
Ivanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcreagor gets a clinch.
Ivanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Mcreagor is controlling him.
Ivanov goes for a takedown attempt but Mcreagor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcreagor as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kubrat Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Mcreagor sprawls well.
Ivanov gets tackled into the cage by Mcreagor. Mcreagor maintains the clinch.
Ivanov tries to throw a body punch but Mcreagor avoids it by throwing Ivanov back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcreagor stops a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Ivanov is working for takedown but Mcreagor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcreagor struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanov controls his hands.
Mcreagor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcreagor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ivanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcreagor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ivanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcreagor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ivanov to keep the fight standing.
Mcreagor manages to break the clinch.
Ivanov has a takedown stuffed.
Mcreagor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ivanov but Ivanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcreagor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivanov.
Kubrat Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcreagor gets a clinch.
Mcreagor lands an elbow inside that Ivanov shrugs off.
Mcreagor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Mcreagor. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt.
Mcreagor rushes Ivanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcreagor tries to pull guard but Ivanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcreagor drops back down to his feet.
Mcreagor jumps guard but Ivanov stands there with Mcreagor around his waist. Mcreagor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ivanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcreagor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kubrat Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to break free but Mcreagor pushes him back against the cage.
Mcreagor breaks the clinch.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Mcreagor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcreagor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcreagor throws a series of punches but Ivanov avoids them all with ease.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcreagor as he jumps to the side.
Kubrat Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcreagor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcreagor shoots in for a double leg but Ivanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcreagor has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Mcreagor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcreagor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Mcreagor!
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