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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor McGready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higgins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ACDC - TNT . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alex Higgins was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor McGready!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGready swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch but McGready swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Higgins.
A punch lands to the side of Higgins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
McGready lands the left hand.
It looks like Alex Higgins has been cut.
McGready lands with a right hand.
McGready is looking to score with low kicks.
Higgins misses with a shot to the body
and McGready counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGready tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Higgins is not content to let McGready control the position.
Higgins defending against the ground and pound.
Higgins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McGready has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McGready lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McGready throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Higgins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McGready throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Higgins is trying to buck McGready off.
McGready working the ground and pound but Higgins is defending the strikes.
McGready knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Higgins on the ground.
Higgins defending against the ground and pound.
Higgins tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
McGready missing with punches from the back.
McGready missing with strikes.
Higgins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGready somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
McGready throwing sloppy strikes.
Will McGready go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Higgins is trying to stand back up.
McGready trying to control.
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet but McGready has full control of the position and if anything, Higgins has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Higgins covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McGready cracks Higgins with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Higgins from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet but McGready has full control of the position and if anything, Higgins has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is trying to remain composed but McGready is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet but McGready has full control of the position and if anything, Higgins has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McGready lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
McGready landing with strikes.
McGready lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Higgins hold on?!
McGready struggling to land strikes to the head as Higgins covers up.
McGready lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Higgins.
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake McGready off. It looks like it's working - McGready slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Higgins displaying calm under pressure there.
McGready scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGready closes this distance looking for a takedown but Higgins circles away.
McGready's corner calls for a 1-2. McGready obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGready is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Higgins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGready tries to score a power double leg takedown but Higgins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGready somewhat.
McGready closes the distance and clinches up with Higgins, looking for a takedown. McGready pushes Higgins against the cage but Higgins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor McGready. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGready throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGready circles away from the clinch attempt.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGready was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
McGready ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins moves in looking to clinch but McGready pushes him off.
A leg kick checked by McGready.
McGready throws a leg kick
and Higgins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
McGready uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Higgins has time to react.
Higgins doesn't manage to clinch there - McGready circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGready dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Higgins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGready misses the shot to the body.
Higgins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGready's half guard.
Higgins stands up from half guard.
Higgins throws a shot to the body.
Higgins wants to clinch up but McGready keeps it at a distance.
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGready shoots in for a double leg but Higgins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connor McGready is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for McGready.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGready paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higgins avoids the body shot from McGready.
Higgins tries to clinch up but McGready circles away and keeps his distance.
Higgins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGready lands a really nice looking cross but Higgins seems unphased.
Alex Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGready slips a jab and a cross from Higgins.
McGready avoids the head kick by Higgins.
McGready lands a jab to the nose.
McGready tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGready uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Higgins tries to clinch up.
McGready digs a good hook to Higgins's body.
McGready bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Higgins's head backwards.
Higgins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGready scores with a decent looking hook.
Higgins throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as McGready lands an impressive looking overhand right. Higgins doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins tries to clinch there but McGready circles away.
McGready fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Higgins lands a nice looking body shot.
McGready dives in for a single leg takedown but Higgins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor McGready. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for McGready.
McGready stalling.
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGready lands with an overhand left.
McGready throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by McGready. Beautiful body shot.
McGready is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgins can do to turn this around?
McGready throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins throws a head kick but McGready moves out of range.
Higgins walks into a jab.
McGready motions for Higgins to come forward. McGready throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by McGready.
Higgins moves in looking to clinch but McGready pushes him off.
McGready lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Higgins backs up against the cage.
McGready throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Higgins looks for the body kick but McGready saw that one coming.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Higgins is rocked!
McGready misses with a low kick.
McGready lands with a shot to the body.
Higgins tries to clinch up
and McGready counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGready prevents Higgins from escaping the position.
McGready in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGready throws a strike aimed at the side of Higgins's head but Higgins avoids it well.
McGready misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGready throws an elbow but Higgins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Higgins is pushing McGready's head away, looking to escape. McGready manages to hold on to the position though.
McGready fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Higgins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGready.
McGready prevents Higgins from escaping the position.
McGready scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Higgins to see if he's OK.
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet.
Higgins taking a bit of punishment here - McGready scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Higgins tries to escape but McGready is in control.
Higgins defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGready dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Higgins's cut.
That's time! McGready's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from McGready.
The crowd cheers as McGready lands an impressive looking overhand right. Higgins doesn't seem phased though.
Higgins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGready.
McGready's jab looks to have found its range, popping Higgins under the eye.
McGready with a hook.
McGready blocks the body kick.
Alex Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGready throws a good cross that connects.
Higgins is still on wobbly legs! Can McGready finish him?
McGready moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Higgins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGready.
Higgins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGready avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGready tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from McGready.
McGready throws a chopping leg kick but Higgins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGready feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Higgins sprawling to the canvas! Higgins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGready finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGready takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGready cracks Higgins with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Higgins falls to his knees and McGready doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGready!
A very excited looking Connor McGready made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Alex Higgins had this to say: 'great fight , he was the better fighter , i'll get back into gym and work on more of my weaknesses'.
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