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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randy Hardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Mcgregorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor Mcgregorious!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcgregorious or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardin, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Hardin. No joy for Mcgregorious on that attempt.
Mcgregorious clinches up against the cage.
Mcgregorious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgregorious tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mcgregorious looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mcgregorious sneaks back into half guard.
Hardin wants to free his trapped foot but Mcgregorious is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hardin prevents Mcgregorious from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin trying to control the pace.
Hardin lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgregorious is looking for a sweep. Hardin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgregorious is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardin pulls his head out easily.
Hardin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hardin slips a nice elbow through Mcgregorious's hands, connecting with Mcgregorious's forehead.
Mcgregorious throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hardin is looking for a kimura but Mcgregorious is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardin to get the leverage.
Mcgregorious is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcgregorious tries to roll over but Hardin keeps him under control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mcgregorious tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgregorious somewhat.
Randy Hardin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Mcgregorious.
Mcgregorious looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardin is fending him off so far but Mcgregorious persists. Nope, Hardin circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcgregorious throws a series of punches but Hardin moves out of range.
Mcgregorious takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardin prevents Mcgregorious from breaking the clinch.
Hardin working hard to break the clinch.
Mcgregorious breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Mcgregorious with that takedown attempt.
Hardin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hardin gets the takedown into side control.
Mcgregorious tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mcgregorious tries to roll but Hardin sticks to his back.
Mcgregorious looks winded!
Mcgregorious is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
What can Mcgregorious do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardin looking for the choke from the back.
Hardin biding his time, controlling Mcgregorious.
Mcgregorious wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardin is hanging on to Mcgregorious's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Hardin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mcgregorious pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgregorious looks to clinch
and Hardin counters with a shoot takedown. Mcgregorious fights it but they end up in guard.
Mcgregorious is wriggling around but Hardin manages to pass to half guard.
Mcgregorious tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hardin controlling the pace.
Randy Hardin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcgregorious is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardin's back!
Mcgregorious gets back to his feet. Hardin is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
Mcgregorious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardin.
Hardin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mcgregorious is looking to clinch but Hardin is avoiding it.
Hardin feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregorious misses with a wild combination.
Mcgregorious looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardin is just out of range.
Hardin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgregorious defends it nicely.
Mcgregorious goes for a double leg but Hardin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardin continues to drive forward.
Mcgregorious just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHardin.
Mcgregorious forces Hardin back against the cage and clinches.
Mcgregorious is looking for a takedown.
Mcgregorious is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardin is trying to pull guard but Mcgregorious has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgregorious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregorious dives in and grabs Hardin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardin pushes down on Mcgregorious's head and hops out.
Randy Hardin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Mcgregorious.
Mcgregorious is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardin throws out a leg kick but Mcgregorious moves out of range and Hardin only half commits.
Mcgregorious tries to counter with a clinch but Hardin shakes him off and moves away.
Good leg kick by Mcgregorious there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mcgregorious shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor Mcgregorious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardin rushes Mcgregorious and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardin tries to break free but Mcgregorious pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgregorious pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mcgregorious wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardin has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgregorious's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcgregorious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcgregorious defends well and Hardin ends up having to push Mcgregorious into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcgregorious tries to clinch up but Hardin circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Hardin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcgregorious fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mcgregorious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgregorious stuffs the takedown.
Mcgregorious shoots in for a double leg but Hardin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connor Mcgregorious is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgregorious looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardin is fending him off so far but Mcgregorious persists. Nope, Hardin circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardin attempts a counter takedown but Mcgregorious avoids it well and moves away.
Hardin shoots in for a takedown but Mcgregorious shows good takedown defense.
Mcgregorious tries for a takedown but Hardin circles away easily
and Hardin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hardin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardin feints and as Mcgregorious raises his hands in defense, Hardin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcgregorious wants to get back to his feet but Hardin passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hardin in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregorious wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hardin'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.
Mcgregorious tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor Mcgregorious will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hardin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mcgregorious tries to clinch up.
Mcgregorious just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHardin.
Mcgregorious tries to clinch but Hardin moves out of range.
Hardin is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcgregorious looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardin darts in looking for a takedown but Mcgregorious gets double underhooks and turns Hardin into the cage.
Mcgregorious shoots in for a takedown but Hardin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgregorious as he jumps to the side.
Mcgregorious rushes Hardin and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregorious breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregorious is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgregorious is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Randy Hardin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Mcgregorious.
Mcgregorious takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcgregorious throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregorious tries to clinch up but Hardin circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardin tries to counter by clinching up but Mcgregorious breaks away and moves out of range.
Hardin shoots in and bounces Mcgregorious off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hardin content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardin works over Mcgregorious with some ground and pound from guard.
Hardin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mcgregorious isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hardin stacks Mcgregorious on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hardin!
Hardin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregorious struggling a bit here.
Mcgregorious looks to move to half guard but instead Hardin has passed into mount! Damn!
Hardin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcgregorious really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcgregorious tries to control the position but Hardin now has his back.
Hardin is looking for a choke. Mcgregorious gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Mcgregorious manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Hardin pulls Mcgregorious in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Hardin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardin 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Hardin!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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