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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hank Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGregor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scotland The Brave (Leonidas). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osgar MacGregor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor lands a jab to the nose.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
MacGregor throws a nice looking combination but Cole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole takes a swing at MacGregor's ribcage but misses.
MacGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacGregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Cole off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by MacGregor there.
MacGregor scores with the left hand. Cole knows he should have avoided that one.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Cole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacGregor's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole lands with a shot to the body.
Hank Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from MacGregor.
MacGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacGregor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
MacGregor blocks a jab.
MacGregor scores with a hook to the body. Cole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacGregor lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Cole.
Cole throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacGregor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from MacGregor.
Cole scores with a hook to the body. MacGregor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole misses with a lunging right hand
and MacGregor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
MacGregor ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole throws a body punch but MacGregor moves out of range.
MacGregor dives in and scores a takedown into Cole's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cole is trying to keep MacGregor in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now.
Cole keeping moving, preventing MacGregor from controlling successfully.
MacGregor postures up in Cole's guard and throws a big left but Cole blocks it.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGregor's guard.
Cole trying to stand up but can't free himself from MacGregor's guard.
MacGregor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cole has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
MacGregor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cole decides to take the fight back to the feet.
MacGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacGregor misses with a body kick.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGregor moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar MacGregor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Cole misses.
A lazy left from MacGregor finds it's target.
MacGregor misses with a body shot.
Cole misses with a body shot.
MacGregor lands a right hook to the body.
Cole lands a slapping body shot.
Cole is looking to wear down MacGregor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacGregor scores with the left hand. Cole knows he should have avoided that one.
That kick from MacGregor tenderised Cole's leg. Cole is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cole.
Cole checks a leg kick.
MacGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor misses with a double jab.
MacGregor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
MacGregor avoids the body shot from Cole.
MacGregor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacGregor tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacGregor loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. MacGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole thows a body shot but no joy.
MacGregor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacGregor.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacGregor takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
MacGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacGregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cole momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by MacGregor as he connects with a hook.
MacGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
MacGregor lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. MacGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from MacGregor misses
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
MacGregor feints a jab promting Cole to slip. MacGregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cole slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
MacGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Osgar MacGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. MacGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole blocks a head kick by MacGregor.
MacGregor tried to score with a low kick but Cole checks it.
Cole takes a swing at MacGregor's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacGregor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Osgar MacGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole scores with a sloppy right hand. MacGregor should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGregor. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by MacGregor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacGregor.
Cole swings for the body but MacGregor moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cole scores with a hook to the body. MacGregor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacGregor fails to land the takedown.
MacGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from MacGregor.
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.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
MacGregor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacGregor connects with the punch.
Cole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacGregor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacGregor.
MacGregor gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch.
Cole is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacGregor breaks the clinch.
MacGregor tries to move into range but Cole moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacGregor scores with a one two! Cole had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cole swings for the body but MacGregor moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole takes a swing at MacGregor's ribcage but misses.
Cole stuns MacGregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacGregor takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Cole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole throws a shot to the body.
MacGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
MacGregor takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Cole scores with a shot to the body.
Cole avoids the body shot from MacGregor.
MacGregor thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 motions for Cole to come forward. MacGregor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cole avoids the head kick by MacGregor.
MacGregor misses with a body kick.
Osgar MacGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor scores with a head kick. Cole tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGregor manages to avoid it.
MacGregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacGregor throws a leg kick which misses Cole's front leg but catches the back leg as Cole tries to avoid it.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
MacGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from MacGregor misses
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
Cole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacGregor at a distance.
Cole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacGregor.
MacGregor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Cole misses.
MacGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
MacGregor lands a glancing blow to the side of Cole's head.
MacGregor misses with a two punch combination.
MacGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hank Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole gets off balance looking for a body kick
and MacGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacGregor blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hank Cole.
I think MacGregor 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osgar MacGregor!
Osgar MacGregor made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Amsterdamage baby!'.
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