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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brano Mc Gregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brano Mc Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with a looping left.
Mc Gregor lands with a nice combination. Black backs away looking to recover.
Mc Gregor moves into the clinch.
Black tries to stall but Mc Gregor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mc Gregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black walks into a stiff left hand from Mc Gregor.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Mc Gregor.
Mc Gregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mc Gregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Black makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mc Gregor really felt that one!
Brano Mc Gregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Mc Gregor ducks down to avoid it.
Black throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mc Gregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mc Gregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mc Gregor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Black makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Gregor closes the distance and clinches.
Mc Gregor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Black lands a body punch.
Black blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Black on the inside.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Mc Gregor can't break the clinch.
Black blocking some punches.
Black lands a shot to the body.
Mc Gregor told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Black blocks an elbow strike.
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black works the jab nicely.
Black moves into range and clinches up with Mc Gregor.
Mc Gregor can't break the clinch.
Mc Gregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Gregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jason Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brano Mc Gregor.
Mc Gregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mc Gregor is trying to force a seperation but Black has the dominant position.
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black throws a jab when Mc Gregor was well out of range.
Mc Gregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mc Gregor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mc Gregor tries to keep at a distance but Black has taken the fight into the clinch.
Black lands with a right to the head.
Mc Gregor prevents a body shot from Black.
Mc Gregor jumps guard but Black stands there with Mc Gregor around his waist. Mc Gregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mc Gregor is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Gregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mc Gregor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Black counters with a big head kick but Mc Gregor shrugs it off.
Mc Gregor rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.
Black gets through Mc Gregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Black stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Mc Gregor is trying to pull guard but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Black.
Mc Gregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Black.
Black pushes Mc Gregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mc Gregor jumps guard but Black stands there with Mc Gregor around his waist. Mc Gregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Mc Gregor backwards.
Mc Gregor misses with the head strike.
Black manages to break the clinch.
Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mc Gregor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mc Gregor wants to clinch
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mc Gregor thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Black coming out on top.
We've been told by Black's head coaches at Wilder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Black throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mc Gregor on the side of the head.
Mc Gregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Black gets through Mc Gregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mc Gregor can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mc Gregor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mc Gregor effectively controlling the action here.
Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black lands with a right to the head.
Mc Gregor trying to land knees to the body.
Black breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mc Gregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Black dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mc Gregor throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Mc Gregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mc Gregor can do to turn this around?
Mc Gregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mc Gregor gets through Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mc Gregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jason Black has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mc Gregor fails with the takedown.
Mc Gregor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Black has his feet on Mc Gregor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mc Gregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mc Gregor tries for a takedown but Black sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jason Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brano Mc Gregor.
Mc Gregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Black breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mc Gregor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Black throws a series of punches but Mc Gregor moves out of range.
Black connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mc Gregor. Mc Gregor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Black digs a good hook to Mc Gregor's body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black stuns Mc Gregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mc Gregor clinches up against the cage.
Mc Gregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Black won't allow it.
Black working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mc Gregor backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mc Gregor.
Mc Gregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now.
Black pushes Mc Gregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mc Gregor tries to pull guard but Black won't allow it.
Black will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mc Gregor up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Black.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
Mc Gregor stalling.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brano Mc Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black instigates a clinch.
Mc Gregor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mc Gregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Black stalls.
Black pushes Mc Gregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mc Gregor is trying to break free.
Black stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mc Gregor wants to take the fight to the mat but Black manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mc Gregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mc Gregor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Black is defending well.
Black lands a shot to the body.
Mc Gregor can't break the clinch.
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mc Gregor tries to score a body lock takedown but Black shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mc Gregor is breathing heavily.
Mc Gregor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Black scores with a shoulder strike.
Black stalling the fight.
Mc Gregor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Black slowing the pace effectively.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mc Gregor is defended easily by Black.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Gregor has managed to clinch.
Black lands a shot to the body.
Black lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mc Gregor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Black is keeping busy.
Mc Gregor tries to pull guard but Black holds him up against the cage and eventually Mc Gregor drops back down to his feet.
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mc Gregor misses with a double jab
and Mc Gregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mc Gregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jason Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Black.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Black dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mc Gregor moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Mc Gregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
Mc Gregor gets a clinch.
Black dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Black prevents Mc Gregor from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mc Gregor fails to land.
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Black.
Mc Gregor looks to clinch
letting Black counter with a right hand.
Black jabs Mc Gregor right on the nose. Mc Gregor blinks but takes it well.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Gregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Black.
Mc Gregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mc Gregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Black will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mc Gregor up against the cage.
Mc Gregor tries to pull guard but Black forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jason Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brano Mc Gregor.
Black pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mc Gregor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Black avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Black stops a takedown attempt from Mc Gregor.
Mc Gregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black pushes Mc Gregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mc Gregor.
Black pushes Mc Gregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mc Gregor tries to pull guard but Black holds him up against the cage and eventually Mc Gregor drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Black.
Black stalls.
Mc Gregor is trying to stall.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black has closed the distance and engaged Mc Gregor in a clinch.
Black lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mc Gregor backwards.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mc Gregor wants to break free but Black has control.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Mc Gregor controls his hands.
Black blocking some punches.
Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Black creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mc Gregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mc Gregor backwards.
Mc Gregor is trying to break the clinch but Black is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Black - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mc Gregor tries for a takedown but Black circles away easily
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
Black thumps Mc Gregor with a low kick.
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Black gets through Mc Gregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Black lands a shot to the body.
Mc Gregor misses with an elbow over the top.
Mc Gregor tries to break free but Black pushes him back against the cage.
Mc Gregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mc Gregor moves to clinch but Black breaks away
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jason Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Gregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Black lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mc Gregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Black counters with a solid body kick.
Mc Gregor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Brano Mc Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black throws a front kick that sends Mc Gregor stumbling back into the cage.
Black connects with a crisp jab.
Mc Gregor wants to clinch
and Mc Gregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mc Gregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mc Gregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mc Gregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Black tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Mc Gregor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Black has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Black!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Black thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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RATING
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