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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Klaute VanDaminator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Daniel McGregor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jean Klaute VanDaminator!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanDaminator ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
VanDaminator throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
VanDaminator looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McGregor!
McGregor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for VanDaminator on the ground.
VanDaminator tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
VanDaminator goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McGregor is on top in guard.
McGregor wanted to stand there but VanDaminator had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanDaminator has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGregor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
VanDaminator kicks McGregor off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
VanDaminator doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
Jab from McGregor.
McGregor scores with a jab. VanDaminator acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daniel McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor avoids the head kick by VanDaminator.
VanDaminator takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
VanDaminator takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
VanDaminator misses with a kick to the body.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by VanDaminator.
Good exchange - McGregor coming out on top.
VanDaminator tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten VanDaminator somewhat.
VanDaminator looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
VanDaminator looks gassed!
McGregor lands a jab to the head.
McGregor clobbers VanDaminator with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab from McGregor.
A head kick by McGregor misses
and VanDaminator counters with a shoot takedown. McGregor fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanDaminator stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGregor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VanDaminator stops McGregor from standing up.
VanDaminator loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but VanDaminator is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
VanDaminator stands up and waves to McGregor to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
VanDaminator avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor lands a head kick!
VanDaminator ducks right into an uppercut from McGregor.
VanDaminator has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from VanDaminator there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
VanDaminator dives in and grabs McGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes down on VanDaminator's head and hops out.
Daniel McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Klaute VanDaminator.
VanDaminator tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from McGregor does it's job there.
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by VanDaminator.
The fight stays on the outside here - VanDaminator looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of VanDaminator's head.
VanDaminator avoids the head kick by McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel McGregor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick by McGregor misses
and VanDaminator counters with a takedown into side control.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but VanDaminator drags him back down.
VanDaminator controlling from side mount.
McGregor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but VanDaminator is controlling him well.
VanDaminator is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McGregor's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanDaminator working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
VanDaminator working the strikes but McGregor uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
VanDaminator is trying to control the action in half guard but McGregor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
VanDaminator is breathing heavily.
VanDaminator is looking to advance position but McGregor won't allow it.
McGregor tries to kick VanDaminator off but VanDaminator keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
VanDaminator is just content to waste time from the top position. McGregor takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
VanDaminator throwing strikes but missing.
VanDaminator controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanDaminator throwing strikes but missing.
VanDaminator thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
VanDaminator sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGregor's guard.
VanDaminator is trying to control the action in half guard but McGregor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
VanDaminator not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
VanDaminator escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VanDaminator gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGregor.
VanDaminator takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Klaute VanDaminator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGregor leaves VanDaminator with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
VanDaminator tries to move into range but McGregor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
VanDaminator blocks a head kick by McGregor.
VanDaminator is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
VanDaminator takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGregor scores with a head kick.
VanDaminator tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor lands a head kick!
VanDaminator drops his hands momentarily and McGregor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
VanDaminator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
VanDaminator shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McGregor is looking to escape.
VanDaminator takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanDaminator is looking to advance position but McGregor won't allow it.
McGregor looks like he's trying to stand up.
VanDaminator gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
VanDaminator tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
VanDaminator avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Good shot there by McGregor.
McGregor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
VanDaminator closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daniel McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
VanDaminator takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by McGregor.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. VanDaminator shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Decent striking displayed by McGregor there.
McGregor works the jab nicely.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and VanDaminator counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor cracks VanDaminator with an open hand slap.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by VanDaminator.
VanDaminator misses with a takedown attempt - McGregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniel McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Klaute VanDaminator.
VanDaminator takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and VanDaminator counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor lands a head kick!
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGregor lands with a hook. VanDaminator tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by McGregor.
McGregor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGregor throws a head kick but VanDaminator moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanDaminator looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
Nice cross by McGregor.
Jean Klaute VanDaminator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
VanDaminator takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
VanDaminator ducks right into an uppercut from McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that VanDaminator semi-blocks.
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from VanDaminator.
Good exchange - McGregor coming out on top.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from McGregor finds it's target.
VanDaminator has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with VanDaminator's head.
McGregor lands a head kick!
Nice jab there from McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that VanDaminator semi-blocks.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by VanDaminator.
A head kick from McGregor lands but VanDaminator takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGregor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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hype
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