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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boyd MayGregor (ranked 23898 p4p, 586 weight class) and Ray Bailey (ranked 5838 p4p, 470 weight class). Bailey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fuck Tha Police. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boyd MayGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MayGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Bailey scores with a crisp jab that stopped MayGregor in his tracks.
A combination from MayGregor does no damage.
Bailey misses with a body kick.
MayGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bailey has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as MayGregor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
MayGregor works over Bailey's head and body with a nice combination.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey misses with a wild combination.
MayGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
MayGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bailey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MayGregor up against the cage.
MayGregor is pushing Bailey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MayGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MayGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bailey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MayGregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bailey's head.
Bailey misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailey throws a head kick but MayGregor moves out of range.
Bailey fails to land with a series of punches.
Bailey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MayGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MayGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and MayGregor moves out of range easily.
MayGregor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bailey sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MayGregor lands with a nice body kick.
MayGregor tries to clinch there but Bailey circles away.
MayGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from MayGregor.
MayGregor pushes Bailey up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bailey blocks a body shot from MayGregor.
MayGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bailey is defending well for now.
Bailey is trying to break the clinch but MayGregor has him pressed against the cage.
MayGregor working aggressively here.
MayGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MayGregor moves in looking to clinch but Bailey pushes him off.
Bailey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey avoids the body shot from MayGregor.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MayGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MayGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bailey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MayGregor tries to clinch but Bailey is having none of it.
MayGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MayGregor has managed to clinch.
MayGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MayGregor lands with a right to the head.
Bailey takes an elbow to the forehead.
MayGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MayGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MayGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bailey's efforts to push away.
MayGregor slowing the pace effectively.
MayGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MayGregor lands with a straight right. Bailey didn't see that one coming.
MayGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MayGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey manages to break the clinch.
Bailey tries a head kick but it misses.
MayGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MayGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MayGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bailey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd MayGregor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and MayGregor moves out of range easily.
Boyd MayGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey misses with a wild combination.
Bailey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MayGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey's head.
MayGregor tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from MayGregor.
MayGregor wants to clinch up but Bailey keeps it at a distance.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MayGregor defends it well.
MayGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around?
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MayGregor.
Bailey lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Bailey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey throws a series of punches but MayGregor moves out of range.
Boyd MayGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MayGregor closes the distance and pushes Bailey back into the cage.
Bailey can't break the clinch.
MayGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bailey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MayGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
MayGregor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MayGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey is looking to break free of the clinch but MayGregor has double underhooks.
MayGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
MayGregor scores with a hook to the body.
Bailey wants to get back to striking at distance but MayGregor won't allow it.
MayGregor tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey tries to circle away but MayGregor has him pinned against the cage.
MayGregor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries to break the clinch but MayGregor is controlling the position.
Bailey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MayGregor misses with a punch to the body.
Boyd MayGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bailey is looking to break free of the clinch but MayGregor has double underhooks.
MayGregor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bailey or not.
MayGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MayGregor pushes Bailey up against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey wants to break free but MayGregor has control.
MayGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
MayGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailey avoids it.
Bailey prevents a body shot from MayGregor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MayGregor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MayGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MayGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
MayGregor missing with knees to the body.
MayGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey avoiding damage as MayGregor throws knees to the body.
MayGregor lands with a left to the head.
Bailey tries to break the clinch but MayGregor is controlling the position.
MayGregor misses with a knee to the head.
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MayGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bailey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and MayGregor moves out of range easily.
MayGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey lands a nice looking kick to the body. MayGregor takes a step back to recover.
MayGregor closes the distance and pushes Bailey back into the cage.
MayGregor lands an elbow just above Bailey 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MayGregor misses with a body punch.
Bailey is trying to break the clinch but MayGregor is controlling him.
Bailey is trying to push MayGregor away but MayGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bailey is trying to push MayGregor away but MayGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd MayGregor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
MayGregor looks to land a combination but Bailey avoids it well.
Bailey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MayGregor.
Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MayGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
MayGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey connects with a right hand. MayGregor shakes it off.
Bailey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MayGregor throws a shot to the body.
MayGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bailey.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MayGregor defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MayGregor lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
Bailey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MayGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MayGregor wants to clinch.
Bailey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MayGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MayGregor throws a nice looking combination but Bailey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bailey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MayGregor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bailey scrambles back to his feet.
MayGregor is looking to clinch.
MayGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bailey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MayGregor tries to clinch there but Bailey circles away.
Bailey throws a combination. MayGregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Bailey misses.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from MayGregor.
Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MayGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
MayGregor throws a right and a left that Bailey avoids nicely.
MayGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Bailey circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MayGregor connects with a right hand. Bailey shakes it off.
MayGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MayGregor tries to clinch up but Bailey circles away and keeps his distance.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MayGregor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
MayGregor lands with a nice combination. Bailey backs away looking to recover.
MayGregor scores with the left hand. Bailey knows he should have avoided that one.
Bailey throws a head kick but MayGregor moves out of range.
Bailey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bailey walks forward, straight into a front kick from MayGregor.
MayGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and MayGregor moves out of range easily.
Bailey misses with a low kick.
MayGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - MayGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MayGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bailey, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from MayGregor.
A right hand to the body from MayGregor.
MayGregor tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
MayGregor stalling the fight.
MayGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bailey blocks it with crossed arms.
MayGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MayGregor breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MayGregor lands a front kick.
Bailey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MayGregor is looking to counter the offense by Bailey and move into the clinch.
MayGregor tries to clinch up but Bailey circles away and keeps his distance.
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MayGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bailey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bailey lands a slapping body shot.
MayGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Bailey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but MayGregor moved out of range.
MayGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MayGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bailey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MayGregor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bailey's calf.
MayGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyd MayGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bailey throws a series of punches but MayGregor avoids them all with ease.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MayGregor throws out the jab.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bailey misses with a few strikes there.
Ray Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bailey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MayGregor has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd MayGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MayGregor 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd MayGregor!
A very excited looking Boyd MayGregor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Ray Bailey spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back bigger, better and stronger. I'll fight anybody anywhere bitches'.
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hype
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RATING
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