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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Eastmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastmond is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nelly- Here Comes The Boom . Ryan Eastmond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob MacGregor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Ryan Eastmond!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eastmond counters with a stiff right hand.
MacGregor lands a slapping body shot.
Eastmond is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacGregor.
MacGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eastmond.
Eastmond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacGregor counters with a single leg into guard. Eastmond didn't expect that.
MacGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Eastmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eastmond looking for a sweep. Not yet Eastmond, not yet.
MacGregor wants to control from the top but Eastmond keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rob MacGregor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
MacGregor misses with an uppercut. Eastmond saw that one coming.
MacGregor tries for a takedown but Eastmond circles away easily
and Eastmond counters with a nice uppercut.
MacGregor dodges the punch combination from Eastmond.
MacGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eastmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Eastmond misses the target.
Eastmond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob MacGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eastmond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond throws a one two combo.
MacGregor tries for a takedown but Eastmond circles away easily
letting Eastmond counter with a right hand.
MacGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eastmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Eastmond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eastmond connects with a right hand. MacGregor shakes it off.
Eastmond lands with a right hand.
Eastmond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MacGregor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eastmond holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
MacGregor wants to control but Eastmond is keeping him busy.
MacGregor is working for a kimura but Eastmond is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor with the ground and pound but Eastmond uses the opportunity to regain guard.
MacGregor throws a big right hand that misses.
MacGregor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacGregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGregor landing some decent shots from guard.
MacGregor looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacGregor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Eastmond is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MacGregor, into his guard.
Eastmond trying to control but MacGregor is working from the bottom.
MacGregor looking for a guillotine here but Eastmond defends easily.
Eastmond wanted to stand there but MacGregor had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacGregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eastmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eastmond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob MacGregor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacGregor with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Eastmond to counter with a crisp jab.
Eastmond tries to score with a low kick but MacGregor moves his leg out of the way.
Eastmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eastmond scores with a jab to the head.
A cross from Eastmond lands.
MacGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eastmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eastmond scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Eastmond does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eastmond slips a straight right by MacGregor.
Eastmond throws a right and a left that MacGregor avoids nicely.
Eastmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eastmond uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacGregor has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eastmond counters with a left and a right that stings MacGregor.
MacGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Eastmond counters with a left and a right that stings MacGregor.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGregor. Eastmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eastmond misses with a series of wild punches.
Eastmond throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rob MacGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacGregor misses with a takedown attempt
and MacGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob MacGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Eastmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacGregor defending well as Eastmond loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan Eastmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacGregor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eastmond napping and manages to drive through into side control!
MacGregor trying to control the action but Eastmond is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor working the ground and pound but Eastmond is defending the strikes.
MacGregor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Eastmond has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGregor but great work by Eastmond.
MacGregor is looking for a sweep.
MacGregor wants to control but Eastmond postures up.
Eastmond working the body and head with strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting MacGregor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
MacGregor tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor being controlled for a moment.
MacGregor tries to bench press Eastmond off him but Eastmond keeps the position.
MacGregor is working hard here to advance position.
Eastmond cracks MacGregor with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eastmond controls the position.
MacGregor struggling a bit here.
Eastmond wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGregor keeps working.
Eastmond avoids the strikes from the bottom by MacGregor.
Eastmond trying to control the position but MacGregor is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond working away.
MacGregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacGregor sneaks back into half guard.
Eastmond trying to control the action but MacGregor is working from the bottom.
Eastmond uses his free foot to push down on MacGregor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGregor.
MacGregor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Eastmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eastmond lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacGregor with a poor takedown
and MacGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eastmond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eastmond throws a nice looking combination but MacGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacGregor throws a hook but Eastmond blocks it.
MacGregor misses with an uppercut
letting Eastmond counter with a right hand.
MacGregor is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Eastmond's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Eastmond misses with a double jab.
Eastmond throws a one two combo.
Eastmond has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eastmond misses with a double jab
and MacGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastmond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacGregor throws the left hand but Eastmond avoids the punch easily.
Eastmond sizes up MacGregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eastmond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacGregor.
Eastmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eastmond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eastmond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacGregor.
MacGregor with a poor takedown
letting Eastmond counter with a right hand.
MacGregor walks into a jab.
MacGregor misses with a combination
letting Eastmond counter with a right hand.
MacGregor ducks under a wild hook from Eastmond.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor slips a jab and a cross from Eastmond.
MacGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eastmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacGregor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eastmond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacGregor.
MacGregor works the jab nicely.
Eastmond throws a solid leg kick but MacGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eastmond.
Eastmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacGregor has his takedown stuffed
and Eastmond counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob MacGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Eastmond both land. Nice combination.
MacGregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eastmond finds it's way round the side to connect with MacGregor's head.
Eastmond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacGregor.
Eastmond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacGregor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacGregor throws a combination that misses
and Eastmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Eastmond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eastmond.
Eastmond bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacGregor's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eastmond.
MacGregor has his takedown stuffed
and Eastmond counters with a straight right hand.
Eastmond looks to land a combination but MacGregor avoids it well.
MacGregor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Eastmond wants to control but MacGregor postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Eastmond works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
MacGregor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eastmond doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGregor.
MacGregor is just content to waste time from the top position. Eastmond takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
MacGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Eastmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Eastmond really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacGregor has his takedown stuffed
and Eastmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacGregor has his takedown stuffed
and Eastmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ryan Eastmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacGregor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eastmond counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob MacGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGregor takes one to the side of the head.
Eastmond misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGregor misses with a takedown attempt
and Eastmond counters with a straight right hand.
MacGregor blocks a jab.
MacGregor with a poor takedown
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastmond looks to land a combination but MacGregor avoids it well.
MacGregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacGregor tries to clinch up.
Eastmond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eastmond lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Eastmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Eastmond misses.
Eastmond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eastmond throws a right and a left that MacGregor avoids nicely.
Eastmond scores with a jab to the head.
MacGregor misses with a right hand
and Eastmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond throws a right hand that MacGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that MacGregor also avoids with ease.
Eastmond throws a leg kick but MacGregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eastmond throws a series of punches but MacGregor moves out of range.
Eastmond throws a leg kick but MacGregor moved away.
MacGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eastmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Eastmond does no damage.
A jab from Eastmond finds it's way through MacGregor's defenses.
MacGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eastmond counters with a left and a right that stings MacGregor.
Eastmond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacGregor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eastmond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eastmond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGregor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
MacGregor looking to sit in guard and control but Eastmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Eastmond wants to pass the guard but MacGregor is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eastmond landing with the ground and pound.
Eastmond lands a couple of elbows.
MacGregor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
MacGregor keeping moving, preventing Eastmond from controlling successfully.
MacGregor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Eastmond tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGregor is retaining full guard.
MacGregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eastmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eastmond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacGregor is looking for a triangle but Eastmond pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Eastmond dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
MacGregor tries to clinch up
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combo that has MacGregor backing up. MacGregor nods at Eastmond to acknowledge the strikes.
MacGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eastmond counters with a series of strikes. MacGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eastmond moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Eastmond does no damage.
MacGregor with a poor takedown
enabling Eastmond to counter with a crisp jab.
MacGregor walks into a straight right hand from Eastmond.
Eastmond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacGregor doesn't seem bothered though.
Eastmond tries to bum rush MacGregor with a series of wild strikes but MacGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacGregor with a poor takedown
and MacGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eastmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor misses the shot to the body.
MacGregor misses with a takedown attempt
letting Eastmond counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob MacGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Eastmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eastmond throws a nice looking combination but MacGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eastmond counters with a left and a right that stings MacGregor.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
MacGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Eastmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eastmond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacGregor.
MacGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eastmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eastmond lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor misses with an uppercut
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacGregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eastmond catches MacGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Eastmond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacGregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eastmond misses with a series of wild punches.
MacGregor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eastmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacGregor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eastmond lands a two punch combo.
Eastmond lands a really nice looking cross but MacGregor seems unphased.
A combination from Eastmond does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacGregor.
MacGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eastmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Eastmond.
MacGregor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eastmond counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacGregor's knee momentarily.
Eastmond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eastmond counters with a nice leg kick.
Eastmond lands with a nice combination. MacGregor backs away looking to recover.
MacGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eastmond.
Eastmond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacGregor misses with a takedown
and Eastmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Eastmond misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eastmond, as that shot connected.
MacGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eastmond counters with a stiff right hand.
Eastmond lands an overhand right.
MacGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Eastmond counters with an outside leg kick.
Eastmond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eastmond cracks MacGregor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacGregor with a poor takedown
and Eastmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eastmond connects with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eastmond!
Rob MacGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Eastmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacGregor is rocked!
Eastmond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Eastmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eastmond has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Eastmond!
Ryan Eastmond is the new welterweight champion!
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