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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konor MekGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MekGregor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is https://youtu.be/NMOUCpoLB_8. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alexander Knight enters the cage!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Konor MekGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Knight!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight with a poor takedown
and MekGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but MekGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MekGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knight drives through with a takedown into guard.
MekGregor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knight manages to get himself to full guard.
Knight is looking for a triangle but MekGregor pushes his legs off easily.
Knight controlling MekGregor's posture.
Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MekGregor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MekGregor gets to his feet. Knight looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MekGregor with a jab.
Knight feints and as MekGregor raises his hands in defense, Knight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MekGregor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Knight wants to pass the guard but MekGregor is keeping the position.
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and MekGregor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between MekGregor's legs - danger averted.
Knight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MekGregor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knight has MekGregor in his guard.
MekGregor stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MekGregor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Konor MekGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MekGregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knight sitting in guard here, content to control.
MekGregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MekGregor is pulling down on Knight's head to control his posture.
Knight stands and throws MekGregor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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!
MekGregor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
MekGregor wants to control but Knight postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight scores with punches from side control.
Knight taking a breather here.
Knight working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knight in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Knight tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
MekGregor is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MekGregor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knight working the ground and pound from side control.
Knight trying to control the action but MekGregor is working from the bottom.
Knight throws an elbow but MekGregor slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MekGregor tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Knight easily slips into full mount!
Knight tries to control but MekGregor wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Knight will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MekGregor defends well and Knight ends up having to push MekGregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MekGregor stuffs the takedown.
MekGregor is looking for a counter combo.
MekGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
MekGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Knight - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knight lands a knee to the body.
MekGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MekGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
Knight is pushing MekGregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knight gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, MekGregor regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MekGregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MekGregor looking to control.
MekGregor kicks Knight off and gets to his feet.
Knight fails with the takedown
and MekGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Konor MekGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Knight.
MekGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MekGregor throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Konor MekGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MekGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MekGregor is fending him off so far but Knight persists. Nope, MekGregor circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MekGregor tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MekGregor throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Konor MekGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MekGregor's waist but MekGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side.
Knight drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Knight wants to control from the top but MekGregor keeps moving.
Knight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knight with a nice head shot there.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but MekGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MekGregor has his feet on Knight's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MekGregor tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MekGregor to the ground. MekGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MekGregor but MekGregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MekGregor throws a big counter combination but Knight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up with MekGregor, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes MekGregor against the cage but MekGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MekGregor as he avoids it easily.
MekGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MekGregor catches Knight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alexander Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MekGregor moves into range and clinches up with Knight.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knight pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MekGregor after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MekGregor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MekGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MekGregor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Knight regains guard.
Knight is looking for a triangle but MekGregor pushes his legs off easily.
MekGregor wanted to stand there but Knight had control of the position.
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MekGregor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knight's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konor MekGregor dominated that second round.
That's time! MekGregor'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!
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MekGregor's waist but MekGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from MekGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knight has a takedown stuffed.
Knight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MekGregor's guard.
Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MekGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knight preventing the sweep.
Knight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MekGregor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knight has MekGregor in his guard.
MekGregor stands up from Knight's guard - MekGregor perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight fails with the takedown.
MekGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Konor MekGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Knight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MekGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knight back to the cage. MekGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Knight closes this distance looking for a takedown but MekGregor circles away.
MekGregor stuns Knight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knight with a poor takedown
and MekGregor counters with a two punch combo.
Knight is rocked!
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Konor MekGregor!
Post fight, an emotional Konor MekGregor said 'I am not here to take part, I am here to take over! I am the fooking best fighter, I am the company, I am the king !!! And that's thaat'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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