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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Mcrgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Connor Mcrgregor!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcrgregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Mcrgregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcrgregor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcrgregor.
It looks like Connor Mcrgregor has been cut.
Mcrgregor wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Mcrgregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Grant which made him look bad.
Grant misses with a wild combination.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
Mcrgregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcrgregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grant pinned against the cage. Grant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcrgregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grant throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mcrgregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Grant off the cage and back into range.
Mcrgregor fails with the takedown.
Jake Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Mcrgregor.
Mcrgregor misses with a wild body shot.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Mcrgregor ducks down to avoid it.
Grant tries to bum rush Mcrgregor with a series of wild strikes but Mcrgregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcrgregor counters by clinching up.
Mcrgregor manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcrgregor fails to land the takedown.
Grant takes a swing at Mcrgregor's ribcage but misses.
Mcrgregor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grant.
Mcrgregor shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcrgregor looks winded!
Mcrgregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grant avoids it really well and circles away.
Grant lands a jab-cross combination.
Grant swinging wildly here.
Mcrgregor thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcrgregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Mcrgregor moves out of range easily.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Grant slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcrgregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcrgregor doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Grant.
Mcrgregor avoids the head kick by Grant.
Mcrgregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcrgregor moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Mcrgregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grant is fending him off so far but Mcrgregor persists. Nope, Grant circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcrgregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.
Grant lands with a nice combination. Mcrgregor backs away looking to recover.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcrgregor throws a combination. Grant tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mcrgregor throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range.
Grant throws a right hand that Mcrgregor ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcrgregor also avoids with ease.
Mcrgregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcrgregor somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcrgregor misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor Mcrgregor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grant wants it to stay on the feet.
Grant is looking to wear down Mcrgregor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Mcrgregor moves out of range easily.
Mcrgregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcrgregor.
Grant takes a jab right on the kisser.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcrgregor.
Grant lands the left hand.
Mcrgregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grant.
Mcrgregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Mcrgregor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcrgregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcrgregor fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Mcrgregor fails with the takedown.
Jake Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Mcrgregor.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Mcrgregor moves out of range easily.
Grant cracks Mcrgregor with an open hand slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grant lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mcrgregor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mcrgregor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mcrgregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mcrgregor shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Grant as he connects with a hook.
Grant misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Connor Mcrgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jake Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcrgregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Mcrgregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcrgregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcrgregor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcrgregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Grant scores with a hook to the body. Mcrgregor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcrgregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grant tries to avoid it but Mcrgregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grant to the ground. Grant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Mcrgregor.
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Mcrgregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Mcrgregor jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcrgregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Mcrgregor.
Grant leaves Mcrgregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcrgregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcrgregor connects with a body shot that sends Grant's belly button to the back.
Mcrgregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Grant is looking to score with low kicks.
Grant throws a series of punches but Mcrgregor avoids them all with ease.
Mcrgregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcrgregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcrgregor fails with the takedown.
Grant misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Grant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor Mcrgregor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Grant thows a body shot but no joy.
Mcrgregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Mcrgregor slips the punch.
Grant throws a hook but Mcrgregor avoids it easily.
Mcrgregor cracks a nice hook into Grant's ribs.
Mcrgregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Grant is trying to stall.
Mcrgregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcrgregor.
Jake Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcrgregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grant tries to land a front kick but Mcrgregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcrgregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant checks a low kick from Mcrgregor.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant looks to land a combination but Mcrgregor avoids it well.
Mcrgregor tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Mcrgregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcrgregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcrgregor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grant but Grant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Mcrgregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Grant sprawls well. He's pushed Mcrgregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grant throws a solid leg kick but Mcrgregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grant.
Mcrgregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Mcrgregor's defenses.
Grant connects with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcrgregor.
Jake Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Mcrgregor.
Grant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcrgregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Mcrgregor checks a leg kick nicely.
Grant cracks Mcrgregor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcrgregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcrgregor somewhat.
A jab from Grant misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant connects with a jab.
Mcrgregor is trying desperately to land a takedown but Grant is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mcrgregor.
Mcrgregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcrgregor dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Grant lands a body shot.
Connor Mcrgregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcrgregor wants to clinch.
Jake Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grant stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcrgregor. Mcrgregor gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcrgregor checks a low kick from Grant.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grant, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Grant!
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energy
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pop
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