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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor McGregoire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marito Moons (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 Blue Belt
Brawler
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Dangerous GnP
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor McGregoire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marito Moons!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregoire closes the distance and clinches.
Moons breaks the clinch.
Moons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregoire, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from McGregoire.
McGregoire stops a takedown attempt from Moons.
Moons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGregoire to keep the fight standing.
Moons taking a breather.
Moons tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregoire avoids the damage to the body.
Moons tries to pull guard but McGregoire won't allow it.
Connor McGregoire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marito Moons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregoire as Moons tries to tie him up.
Moons tries to pull guard but McGregoire won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregoire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moons wants to take the fight to the mat but McGregoire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moons breaks from the clinch.
McGregoire tries to clinch up.
McGregoire drives through and clinches with Moons against the cage.
Moons jumps guard but McGregoire stands there with Moons around his waist. Moons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moons tries to pull guard but McGregoire won't allow it.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moons wants a takedown but no success here.
McGregoire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moons manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregoire rushes Moons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregoire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGregoire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGregoire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregoire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGregoire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moons.
Moons tries to score a body lock takedown but McGregoire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGregoire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moons wants a takedown but no success here.
Moons trying to stall but McGregoire improves his position.
Knees to the body from McGregoire.
Moons manages to break the clinch.
McGregoire takes the fight into the clinch.
Moons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGregoire to keep the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregoire obliges.
McGregoire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moons tries to pull guard but McGregoire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGregoire.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGregoire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregoire pushes Moons up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moons stalling in the clinch but McGregoire improves position.
McGregoire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGregoire after a bit of a struggle.
McGregoire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGregoire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregoire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGregoire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moons throws a counter combo.
Moons has closed the distance and engaged McGregoire in a clinch.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGregoire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from McGregoire.
McGregoire trying to land knees to the body.
Connor McGregoire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGregoire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGregoire prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregoire gets underhooks to prevent Moons's takedown attempt.
McGregoire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moons avoids it.
Moons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregoire tries to avoid it but Moons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregoire to the ground. McGregoire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Connor McGregoire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marito Moons.
McGregoire has Moons up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregoire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moons shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregoire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGregoire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregoire clinches.
McGregoire lands a good knee to the midsection. Moons won't want to take too many of those.
McGregoire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moons is defending well for now.
McGregoire lands a good knee to the midsection. Moons won't want to take too many of those.
Moons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGregoire missing with knees to the body.
McGregoire crunches a lovely knee into Moons's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregoire obliges.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregoire closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregoire obliges.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moons wants to take the fight to the mat but McGregoire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGregoire.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGregoire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moons is trying to stall.
Moons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregoire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGregoire.
McGregoire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregoire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGregoire working Moons over with knees to the body.
Moons has a couple of punches blocked by McGregoire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregoire dominated that second round.
That's time! McGregoire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Moons throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregoire.
Connor McGregoire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregoire moves into the clinch.
Moons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGregoire walks away with a smile on his face. Moons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGregoire instigates a clinch.
Moons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregoire obliges.
Knees to the body from McGregoire.
Moons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moons swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregoire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGregoire crunches a lovely knee into Moons's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregoire smiles and moves away.
McGregoire moves into range and clinches up with Moons.
McGregoire lands a good knee to the midsection. Moons won't want to take too many of those.
Moons is working for takedown but McGregoire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Connor McGregoire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marito Moons.
Moons breaks the clinch.
McGregoire tries to clinch but Moons is having none of it.
McGregoire has managed to clinch.
McGregoire lands a knee to the body.
McGregoire trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregoire is pressed up against the cage. Moons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGregoire down to the mat. McGregoire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGregoire moves into the clinch.
Moons takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moons is trying to pull guard but McGregoire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGregoire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moons.
Moons tries a knee to the head but McGregoire blocks it.
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!
McGregoire working Moons over with knees to the body.
McGregoire lands a nice knee to the body.
Moons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregoire lands a nice knee to the body.
McGregoire working Moons over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGregoire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moons tries to keep at a distance but McGregoire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moons jumps guard but McGregoire stands there with Moons around his waist. Moons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moons can't get the takedown.
McGregoire lands a knee to the body.
Moons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregoire gets a clinch.
McGregoire landing knees to the body.
Moons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGregoire walks away with a smile on his face. Moons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGregoire lands a nice knee to the body.
Connor McGregoire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Moons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregoire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregoire doesn't manage to clinch there - Moons circles away.
McGregoire has Moons up against the cage in a clinch.
Marito Moons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moons misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregoire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregoire, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Connor McGregoire!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Connor McGregoire!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Connor McGregoire!
Connor McGregoire wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Connor McGregoire 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.
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