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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shen Menglu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor comes to the cage accompanied by Bodecia. Conor McGregor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shen Menglu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menglu blocks a jab.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Menglu circles away.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menglu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menglu has managed to clinch.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Menglu tries to score a body lock takedown but McGregor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Menglu.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Menglu's efforts to push away.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Menglu is blocking nicely.
Menglu has hold of one of McGregor's legs. McGregor is fighting the takedown attempt but Menglu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Menglu controls the pace.
Menglu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGregor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menglu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor wants to sweep here but Menglu controlling him for the moment.
Menglu controlling from the top position.
McGregor working a defensive guard here.
Menglu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGregor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Menglu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Menglu stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Menglu.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Menglu blocks it with crossed arms.
Menglu scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menglu manages to break the clinch.
Menglu darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menglu.
Menglu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Menglu lands a shoulder strike.
McGregor stalling in the clinch but Menglu improves position.
Menglu lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Menglu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McGregor is trying to keep an underhook but Menglu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menglu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGregor trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menglu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Menglu prevents McGregor from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menglu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Menglu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGregor trying to control from the bottom.
Menglu controlling the action here.
Menglu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGregor defending well though.
McGregor trying to control from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menglu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Menglu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
A short uppercut from Menglu.
Menglu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Menglu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Menglu scores with a shoulder strike.
Menglu lands a nice shot to the body.
Menglu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Menglu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Menglu pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Menglu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Menglu.
Menglu is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Menglu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Menglu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Menglu dominated that round.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Menglu darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.
McGregor being controlled against the cage.
Menglu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor wants to stall.
Menglu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Menglu stalling against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGregor tries to work over Menglu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
McGregor is pressed up against the cage. Menglu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGregor down to the mat. McGregor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Menglu loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
Menglu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Menglu blocks it.
Menglu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Menglu to work.
Menglu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Menglu is blocking nicely.
Shen Menglu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Menglu is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Menglu lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor gets underhooks to prevent Menglu's takedown attempt.
Menglu taking a breather.
Menglu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Menglu.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Menglu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menglu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menglu looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menglu closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
Menglu lands a nice shot to the body.
Menglu has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Menglu.
Menglu breaks the clinch.
Menglu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Menglu is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Menglu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregor prevents the takedown attempt.
Menglu lands a shoulder strike.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
Menglu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Menglu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Menglu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGregor did well to prevent Menglu getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menglu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menglu tries to pass to full mount but McGregor defends it.
Menglu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Menglu is pressing down on McGregor's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGregor is holding on for now.
Menglu controlling the pace.
McGregor trying to control but Menglu postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Menglu is controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Menglu.
And McGregor counters with a quick kick to the body but Menglu blocks it.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Menglu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Menglu clinches.
Menglu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGregor after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Menglu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Menglu rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Menglu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor taking a breather.
McGregor lands a knee to the head.
McGregor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Menglu blocks it.
A short right from Menglu.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Menglu blocks with his arms.
McGregor gets underhooks to prevent Menglu's takedown attempt.
Menglu slowing the pace effectively.
Menglu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGregor up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Menglu.
Menglu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Menglu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menglu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Menglu scores with a shoulder strike.
McGregor letting Menglu take a breather here.
Menglu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Menglu is pushing McGregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Menglu lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Menglu.
Menglu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not.
Menglu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menglu misses with a looping left.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Menglu.
Menglu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menglu has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menglu.
Menglu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Menglu controlling the action here for a moment.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Menglu blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Menglu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menglu lands a shoulder strike.
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor is fighting off a takedown attempt but Menglu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McGregor to the mat. McGregor regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Oh McGregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menglu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shen Menglu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menglu tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Menglu stays in close to McGregor's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Menglu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McGregor is trying to keep Menglu in close.
Shen Menglu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Menglu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Menglu is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Menglu won't allow McGregor to sweep him here.
McGregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Menglu looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
Shen Menglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menglu dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Menglu.
Menglu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Menglu lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Menglu.
Menglu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Menglu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Menglu stalls.
Menglu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shen Menglu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Menglu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shen Menglu!
In his post fight interview, Shen Menglu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Conor McGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'A loss is a loss luckily I have a great coach is Jon Kavnagh and we will come back stronger. Believe that!'.
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energy
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hype
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