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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Cummings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cono McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor has chosen foggy dew as his entrance music. Cono McGregor has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Cummings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cono McGregor!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cummings avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Cummings appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Cummings goes for a double leg but McGregor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGregor continues to drive forward.
McGregor shoots in and drives through. Cummings sprawls well.
McGregor darts in looking for a takedown but Cummings gets double underhooks and turns McGregor into the cage.
Cummings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cono McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Cummings shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cummings seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Cummings avoids it well.
Cummings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cummings could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McGregor works over Cummings's head and body with a nice combination.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cummings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Cummings slips the punch.
It looked like Cummings wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cummings circles away quickly and effectively.
Cummings throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor scores with a push kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Cummings seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
As McGregor tries to get set, Cummings tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.
Cummings stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cummings wants it to stay on the feet.
Alex Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cono McGregor.
McGregor looks winded!
Cummings tries for a takedown but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As McGregor looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
As McGregor looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGregor.
McGregor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cummings circles away.
As McGregor looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
Cummings shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cummings was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but Cummings is dominant here and he's now got McGregor's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cummings is riding his opponent, not letting McGregor buck him off.
Cummings scores with strikes from the back.
Cummings 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.
Cummings scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. McGregor is looking for a way out.
Cummings is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Cummings controlling from the back.
Cummings seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McGregor for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Cummings lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Cummings controls the action.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Cummings.
Cummings scores with punches to the body.
Cummings controls the position.
McGregor trying to get back to his feet but Cummings is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can McGregor do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cummings'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.
Cummings is working the ground and pound. Can McGregor escape?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor covers up after that shot from Cummings.
McGregor is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
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 Alex Cummings will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cummings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
McGregor stuffs the takedown.
Cummings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cummings blocks a head kick by McGregor.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Cummings tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGregor manages to circle out of the way.
Cummings shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGregor is trying to defend but Cummings finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cummings lands a nice short elbow.
McGregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cummings.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cummings winds up and cracks McGregor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cummings is keen to just control but McGregor is a slippery customer.
Cummings is trying to work for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.
Cummings trying to control the action but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Cummings content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor kicks off Cummings and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor connects with a right hand. Cummings shakes it off.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and Cummings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cummings's head.
McGregor rushes Cummings and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cummings tries to break free but McGregor pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor letting Cummings take a breather here.
Cummings wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cummings fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Cummings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cummings.
Cummings attempts a counter takedown but McGregor avoids it well and moves away.
Cono McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cummings throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cummings. No joy for McGregor on that attempt.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Cummings moves out of range.
McGregor thuds his shin into the meat of Cummings's side.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Alex Cummings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Cummings.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cummings wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummings has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Cummings counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Cummings to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Cummings.
A nice combination there by McGregor.
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Cummings counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cummings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cummings scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cummings chips away with some ground and pound.
Cummings sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cummings lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cono McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Cummings counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGregor kicks Cummings off and gets to his feet.
Cummings checks the leg kick.
Cummings attempts a counter takedown but McGregor avoids it well and moves away.
McGregor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cummings's waist but Cummings gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGregor off to one side.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
Cummings shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cummings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cummings tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGregor being controlled against the cage.
Cummings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Cummings avoids it well.
Cummings is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cummings.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cummings closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Cummings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor drives through and clinches with Cummings against the cage.
McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cummings counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cummings is controlling the pace.
Cummings looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummings keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alex Cummings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cummings landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGregor taking some punishment here, with Cummings in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cummings with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cummings has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGregor is looking for a sweep. Cummings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGregor thuds his shin into the meat of Cummings's side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cummings jumps guard and drags McGregor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummings keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Cummings might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cummings looking for a sweep. Not yet Cummings, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cummings holds on and takes a little breather.
Cummings wants to sweep but no luck.
McGregor is stalling in the full guard.
McGregor gets to his feet. Cummings looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cummings moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cono McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGregor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cono McGregor!
Cono McGregor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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