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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zander Fisher (ranked 4465 p4p, 25033 weight class) and Meto McGregor (ranked 366 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor has chosen hücum marşı as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zander Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meto McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fisher, pushing him back against the cage.
Fisher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Fisher has the dominant position.
McGregor avoiding damage as Fisher throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Fisher.
Fisher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fisher stalling against the cage.
Fisher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor rushes Fisher and presses him up against the cage.
Fisher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
Fisher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor instigates a clinch.
McGregor is trying to push Fisher away but Fisher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.
McGregor wants to break free but Fisher has control.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fisher has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor trying to control the position but instead, Fisher has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGregor into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisher.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Fisher is controlling him.
McGregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fisher walks away with a smile on his face. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Meto McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor pulls guard successfully.
Fisher content to stall in guard here.
McGregor pushes Fisher off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fisher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
McGregor wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Fisher circles away and keeps his distance.
Fisher fails to land the takedown.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fisher is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Fisher is controlling him.
Fisher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGregor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fisher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregor wants to clinch.
Fisher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Fisher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregor defends well and Fisher ends up having to push McGregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher breaks from the clinch.
Fisher shoots in for a double leg but McGregor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Fisher appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fisher forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
McGregor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fisher manages to break the clinch.
McGregor throws a right hand that Fisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fisher also avoids with ease.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fisher circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Fisher in a clinch.
McGregor misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Fisher keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor lands a slapping body shot.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Fisher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor looks winded!
Fisher closes the distance and clinches up with McGregor, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes McGregor against the cage but McGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fisher defends it nicely.
As McGregor tries to get set, Fisher tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Meto McGregor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGregor throws a right and a left that Fisher avoids nicely.
Fisher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fisher is in McGregor's guard.
McGregor is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fisher presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McGregor is trying to push Fisher away but Fisher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGregor is trying to push Fisher away but Fisher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fisher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGregor is defending well.
Fisher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGregor misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is trying to push Fisher away but Fisher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregor throws an elbow but misses.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher tries to clinch up.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fisher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fisher throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
Fisher moves into range and clinches up with McGregor.
Fisher leaning against his opponent.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Fisher won't allow it.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor is pressed up against the cage. Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGregor down to the mat. McGregor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor clinches.
Fisher is working for takedown but McGregor is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Fisher.
Fisher prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fisher has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fisher just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Fisher has the dominant position.
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
Fisher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGregor bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor darts in looking for a takedown but Fisher gets double underhooks and turns McGregor into the cage.
Fisher swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Fisher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGregor!
McGregor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor trying to control from the bottom.
McGregor is looking for a sweep. Fisher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGregor keeps trying to improve his position.
Fisher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGregor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fisher moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to circle away but Fisher has him pinned against the cage.
McGregor is looking for a takedown.
Fisher gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McGregor kicks Fisher off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGregor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGregor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
McGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fisher back to the cage. McGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
Fisher drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGregor sprawls and moves away.
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fisher darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.
Fisher blocking some punches.
Fisher pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Meto McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Fisher is controlling the position.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Fisher won't allow it.
McGregor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fisher smiles and moves away.
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Fisher keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fisher smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fisher as he jumps to the side.
Zander Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meto McGregor.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor rushes Fisher and presses him up against the cage.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meto McGregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor jumps guard but Fisher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fisher connects with a knee to the head.
Fisher stalling the fight.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Fisher is controlling the position.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Fisher is controlling the position.
McGregor tries to break free but Fisher pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fisher has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGregor uses from the top position.
Fisher is controlling McGregor's posture.
Fisher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fisher striking off his back but it's not causing McGregor any problems.
Meto McGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGregor gets to his feet - Fisher follows without any prompting.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fisher has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fisher jumps into guard, dragging McGregor to the mat.
McGregor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to keep McGregor in close.
McGregor stands and steps away. Fisher gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGregor gets a double leg takedown into Fisher's guard.
McGregor controlling from the top position.
McGregor stands and steps away. Fisher gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fisher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
Fisher shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fisher darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Fisher has double underhooks.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Fisher has him pressed against the cage.
Fisher slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meto McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meto McGregor!
As Meto McGregor got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Dana 60 G's baby'.
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