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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes into the arena with Freestyler blaring out of the sound system. MacGregor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scotland The Brave (Leonidas) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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171 cm
24
166 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osgar MacGregor!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacGregor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryan trying to control the action but MacGregor is working from the bottom.
Ryan is really struggling to control MacGregor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ryan is pressing down on MacGregor's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGregor is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacGregor defends it well.
MacGregor is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacGregor is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
MacGregor is positioning himself well to prevent Ryan advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGregor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGregor looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGregor, not yet.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacGregor is controlling Ryan's posture.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGregor is retaining full guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGregor is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ryan avoids the body shot from MacGregor.
MacGregor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from MacGregor.
MacGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGregor digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor closes the distance and clinches.
Ryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacGregor prevents it.
MacGregor lands with a left to the head.
MacGregor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ryan wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGregor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacGregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryan tries to score a body lock takedown but MacGregor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacGregor breaks from the clinch.
MacGregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacGregor lands a body shot.
MacGregor throws a low kick but Ryan moves out of range easily.
MacGregor scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacGregor connects with an inside leg kick.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacGregor misses with a head kick.
MacGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
MacGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryan tries to pull guard but MacGregor won't allow it.
MacGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacGregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacGregor misses with a head kick.
MacGregor lands a right hook to the body.
Brad Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGregor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar MacGregor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacGregor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacGregor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ryan.
MacGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from MacGregor.
Ryan dives in and grabs MacGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacGregor pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacGregor tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacGregor to the ground. MacGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but MacGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan tries to move into range but MacGregor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacGregor walks away with a smile on his face. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor lands with a straight right. Ryan didn't see that one coming.
MacGregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacGregor.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Osgar MacGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
MacGregor moves into range and clinches up with Ryan.
Ryan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacGregor walks away with a smile on his face. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacGregor circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting MacGregor counter with a right hand.
MacGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacGregor throws a shot to the body.
MacGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacGregor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MacGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacGregor. MacGregor obviously looking to wear him down.
MacGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Ryan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MacGregor darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
MacGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ryan looks for a takedown but MacGregor sprawls well.
MacGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacGregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacGregor can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGregor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ryan checks the leg kick.
MacGregor catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacGregor cracks a nice hook into Ryan's ribs.
MacGregor lands a jab to the head.
Ryan is rocked!
MacGregor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Osgar MacGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGregor rushes Ryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan is trying to drag MacGregor to the mat but MacGregor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar MacGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
MacGregor stuffs the takedown.
MacGregor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
MacGregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacGregor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGregor feints and then cracks Ryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryan down.
MacGregor takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacGregor swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
MacGregor throws a leg kick which misses Ryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ryan tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for MacGregor.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacGregor moves into the clinch.
MacGregor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacGregor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacGregor prevents the takedown attempt.
MacGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacGregor throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacGregor lands a jab-cross combination.
Ryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGregor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacGregor moves into the clinch.
Brad Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and MacGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacGregor connects with a right that clearly hurt Ryan. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as MacGregor proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Ryan collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osgar MacGregor!
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energy
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hype
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