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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy DeStefano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor MCconnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor MCconnor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy DeStefano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor MCconnor!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MCconnor shoots in looking for a takedown. DeStefano tries to sprawl out of it but MCconnor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeStefano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeStefano doesn't manage to clinch there - MCconnor circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeStefano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MCconnor is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeStefano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DeStefano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by MCconnor or perhaps it was just good defense by DeStefano, which made it look bad.
Sammy DeStefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor MCconnor.
DeStefano wants to clinch up but MCconnor keeps it at a distance.
MCconnor clinches.
MCconnor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeStefano.
DeStefano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MCconnor fails to pull guard.
MCconnor tries to pull guard but DeStefano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
DeStefano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MCconnor smiles and moves away.
DeStefano tries to clinch up
letting MCconnor counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MCconnor goes for a double leg but DeStefano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DeStefano continues to drive forward.
MCconnor breaks the clinch.
DeStefano tries to close the distance and clinch up but MCconnor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MCconnor dives in for a single leg takedown but DeStefano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
DeStefano wants to get back to striking at distance but MCconnor won't allow it.
MCconnor breaks the clinch.
MCconnor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeStefano tries to close the distance and clinch but MCconnor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeStefano is looking to clinch but MCconnor is avoiding it.
DeStefano moves to clinch but MCconnor breaks away
and MCconnor counters by moving into the clinch.
MCconnor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DeStefano to keep the fight standing.
DeStefano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeStefano has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MCconnor uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
DeStefano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MCconnor wants to control from the top but DeStefano keeps moving.
DeStefano trying to control the position.
MCconnor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MCconnor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MCconnor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
DeStefano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MCconnor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MCconnor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MCconnor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeStefano trying to control the position.
MCconnor drops back looking for a leg! DeStefano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeStefano manages to kick MCconnor off! MCconnor jumps back into DeStefano's guard.
DeStefano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MCconnor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MCconnor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DeStefano is trying to keep MCconnor in close.
DeStefano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MCconnor on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor drops back looking for a leg! DeStefano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeStefano manages to kick MCconnor off! MCconnor jumps back into DeStefano's guard.
MCconnor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MCconnor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MCconnor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
DeStefano has MCconnor pulled in close to control his posture.
MCconnor drops back looking for a leg! DeStefano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeStefano manages to kick MCconnor off! MCconnor jumps back into DeStefano's guard.
DeStefano has MCconnor pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeStefano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sammy DeStefano will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
MCconnor shoots in but no luck this time.
DeStefano tries to close the distance and clinch but MCconnor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeStefano looks to clinch
and MCconnor moves into the clinch.
MCconnor tries to pull guard but DeStefano won't allow it.
MCconnor is trying to pull guard but DeStefano has him pressed against the cage.
Sammy DeStefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor MCconnor.
MCconnor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeStefano walks away with a smile on his face. MCconnor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeStefano tries to clinch but MCconnor is having none of it.
DeStefano clinches up with MCconnor and pushes him back against the cage.
MCconnor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MCconnor is trying to pull guard but DeStefano has him pressed against the cage.
DeStefano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MCconnor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DeStefano to keep the fight standing.
DeStefano pulls MCconnor into guard.
MCconnor drops back looking for a leg! DeStefano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeStefano manages to kick MCconnor off! MCconnor jumps back into DeStefano's guard.
MCconnor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeStefano is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MCconnor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MCconnor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DeStefano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MCconnor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MCconnor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DeStefano pulls MCconnor in close to his closed guard and prevents MCconnor from doing any damage or advancing position.
DeStefano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeStefano keeping full guard, as MCconnor tries to pass.
MCconnor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MCconnor drops back looking for a leg! DeStefano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeStefano manages to kick MCconnor off! MCconnor jumps back into DeStefano's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MCconnor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MCconnor postures up.
DeStefano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MCconnor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MCconnor tries to stand but DeStefano is controlling from the bottom.
DeStefano controlling the position.
MCconnor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MCconnor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MCconnor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MCconnor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor drops back looking for a leg! DeStefano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeStefano manages to kick MCconnor off! MCconnor jumps back into DeStefano's guard.
DeStefano managing to control the position.
MCconnor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeStefano wants to control but MCconnor postures up.
DeStefano is trying to improve his position.
MCconnor tries for a kimura but DeStefano is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeStefano tries to bench press MCconnor off him but MCconnor keeps the position.
MCconnor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
DeStefano is looking for a sweep.
Gregor MCconnor has got the better of the ground game so far.
MCconnor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MCconnor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MCconnor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeStefano tries to buck MCconnor off but MCconnor is having none of it.
MCconnor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeStefano, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gregor MCconnor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
DeStefano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MCconnor moves into the clinch.
MCconnor breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MCconnor.
DeStefano doesn't manage to clinch there - MCconnor circles away.
MCconnor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DeStefano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MCconnor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeStefano wants to clinch
and MCconnor counters by moving into the clinch.
MCconnor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeStefano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeStefano wants to clinch up but MCconnor keeps it at a distance.
DeStefano tries to clinch but MCconnor moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MCconnor shoots in looking for a takedown but DeStefano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MCconnor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sammy DeStefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor MCconnor.
MCconnor circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeStefano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sammy DeStefano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeStefano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeStefano tries to clinch but MCconnor moves out of range.
DeStefano tries to clinch but MCconnor moves out of range.
DeStefano moves in looking to clinch but MCconnor pushes him off.
MCconnor keeps the fight on the outside.
DeStefano doesn't manage to clinch there - MCconnor circles away.
DeStefano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MCconnor tries to clinch up.
DeStefano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeStefano tries to clinch up
and MCconnor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor prevents the takedown attempt.
MCconnor is trying to pull guard but DeStefano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
MCconnor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeStefano walks away with a smile on his face. MCconnor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab by MCconnor.
MCconnor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MCconnor shoots for a takedown but DeStefano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeStefano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeStefano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MCconnor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeStefano tries to clinch but MCconnor moves out of range.
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!
MCconnor fails with a takedown attempt.
DeStefano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MCconnor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor darts in looking for a takedown but DeStefano gets double underhooks and turns MCconnor into the cage.
DeStefano tries to pull guard but MCconnor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
MCconnor stops a takedown attempt from DeStefano.
MCconnor tries to pull guard but DeStefano holds him up against the cage and eventually MCconnor drops back down to his feet.
MCconnor prevents a takedown attempt there.
MCconnor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeStefano walks away with a smile on his face. MCconnor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeStefano slaps away a takedown attempt from MCconnor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MCconnor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MCconnor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeStefano defends it nicely.
DeStefano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MCconnor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeStefano tries to clinch up but MCconnor circles away and keeps his distance.
Sammy DeStefano is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeStefano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MCconnor counters with a stiff right hand.
DeStefano closes the distance and clinches.
DeStefano pushes MCconnor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MCconnor blocks an uppercut.
MCconnor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeStefano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
DeStefano is adopting a defensive guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeStefano trying to keep a closed guard but MCconnor is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MCconnor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
DeStefano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy DeStefano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeStefano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sammy DeStefano!
A very excited looking Sammy DeStefano rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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