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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Jaccard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 cm
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183 lbs
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176 cm
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170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
World class MT
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Jaccard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McGregor! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGregor fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jaccard scores with a nice head shot. Jaccard throws a head kick that McGregor semi-blocks.
Jaccard's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaccard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. McGregor swings and misses with a shot to the body and Jaccard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jaccard lands a jab to the head.
Jaccard lands a nice shot that snaps McGregor's head back.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaccard swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jaccard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaccard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Jaccard.
A combination from McGregor does no damage. Jaccard feinted there with a counter leg kick. McGregor misses with a jab to the body
and Jaccard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jaccard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGregor.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGregor misses with a double jab
and Jaccard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A nice leg kick lands there from Jaccard. We've been told by Jaccard's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Jaccard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. McGregor pushes Jaccard up against the cage in a clinch. A bit of stalling here from Jaccard.
Jaccard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not. Jaccard leaning his opponent against the cage. Jaccard lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. Jaccard gets underhooks to prevent McGregor's takedown attempt.
Noah Jaccard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor. McGregor jumps guard but Jaccard stands there with McGregor around his waist. McGregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGregor pushes off an throws an elbow but Jaccard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Jaccard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jaccard lands with a short shot to the head. Jaccard prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaccard gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. 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! The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Jaccard lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jaccard gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jaccard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaccard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGregor is rocked! Jaccard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGregor. McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaccard finish him? McGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaccard lands with a shot to the body. McGregor seems to have recovered his senses. McGregor misses with a looping right. Good standup being displayed there by Jaccard as he connects with a hook. Nice jab there from Jaccard. Jaccard cracks McGregor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jaccard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jaccard, right into the meat.
McGregor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaccard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGregor scrambles back to his feet. Jaccard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGregor. A shot to the liver by Jaccard. Beautiful body shot. McGregor misses with a shot to the body and Jaccard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McGregor throws a leg kick and Jaccard counters with a thumping low kick. Jaccard connects with a body shot. McGregor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaccard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab by Jaccard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jaccard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Jaccard lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGregor takes a step back to recover. Noah Jaccard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaccard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaccard lands with a slapping head kick. BOOM! Jaccard lands a beautiful left hook that drops McGregor. McGregor tries to recover but Jaccard is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and McGregor lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Jaccard! The defeated Conor McGregor had this to say: 'Like a true champion, i'm humble in victory or defeat. I was not the better man tonight unfortunately, congratulations to my opponent. Thank you to the fans for the support as always, See you all again soon!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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