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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ovreem Wahlburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iceman Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovreem Wahlburg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ovreem Wahlburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iceman Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wahlburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcgregor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcgregor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wahlburg's waist but Wahlburg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcgregor off to one side.
Mcgregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wahlburg decides to pull guard.
Wahlburg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mcgregor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcgregor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcgregor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcgregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcgregor lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Wahlburg is retaining full guard.
Mcgregor trying to control but Wahlburg is working from the bottom.
Wahlburg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgregor.
Wahlburg keeping full guard, as Mcgregor tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor with a nice head shot there.
Wahlburg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mcgregor!
Mcgregor is looking to get to half guard.
Mcgregor reaches up and holds on to Wahlburg to control the position.
Wahlburg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wahlburg punching from mount but Mcgregor doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wahlburg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mcgregor is wriggling around trying to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcgregor can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahlburg throws some wild stikes that Mcgregor manages to avoid easily.
Mcgregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcgregor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mcgregor holds on to Wahlburg around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wahlburg avoids the attempt from Mcgregor to control.
Mcgregor is looking to improve his position but Wahlburg isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlburg scoring with strikes but Mcgregor is staying in there.
Wahlburg 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.
Mcgregor working to try and regain half guard.
Mcgregor tries to lock up and control but Wahlburg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcgregor holds of for dear life.
Mcgregor tries to hold on but Wahlburg pushes him away.
Wahlburg looking for a guillotine from mount but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Mcgregor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wahlburg trying to control but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Mcgregor tries to hold on but Wahlburg postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgregor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iceman Mcgregor 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wahlburg. Mcgregor shrugs it off though.
Mcgregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wahlburg throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgregor. No joy for Wahlburg on that attempt.
Mcgregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wahlburg.
Come on Mcgregor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mcgregor tries to work over Wahlburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wahlburg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcgregor smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wahlburg is defended easily by Mcgregor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovreem Wahlburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgregor gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor staying calm.
Mcgregor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wahlburg is looking for a sweep.
Mcgregor cracks Wahlburg with a big elbow.
Mcgregor working the ground and pound.
Mcgregor cracks Wahlburg with a big elbow.
Wahlburg is looking for a sweep.
Wahlburg taking a bit of punishment here - Mcgregor scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgregor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wahlburg to see if he's OK.
Mcgregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wahlburg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcgregor advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Wahlburg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wahlburg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mcgregor cracks Wahlburg with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iceman Mcgregor!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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