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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boyd MayGregor (ranked 5645 p4p, 486 weight class) and Nicholas Tessier (ranked 2793 p4p, 281 weight class). MayGregor comes to the cage accompanied by Dead White People - Black Lives Matter. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boyd MayGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicholas Tessier!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessier looks to score with a jab to the body but MayGregor is just out of range.
Tessier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MayGregor can pounce on him.
MayGregor clinches up with Tessier and pushes him back against the cage.
MayGregor breaks the clinch.
MayGregor darts in trying to clinch
and Tessier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot by Tessier.
MayGregor moves into the clinch.
MayGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Tessier controls the action.
Tessier lands a body punch in the clinch.
MayGregor blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MayGregor tries to stall but Tessier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tessier misses with a body punch.
MayGregor misses with a body punch.
Tessier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MayGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Tessier controls his hands.
Tessier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MayGregor avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MayGregors head.
Tessier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MayGregor backwards.
Tessier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tessier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MayGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Tessier controls the action.
MayGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MayGregor wants to stall.
MayGregor misses with some punches.
MayGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tessier has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. MayGregor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tessier can turn it around.
Tessier misses with a body punch.
MayGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MayGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Tessier controls the action.
MayGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
MayGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tessier's efforts to push away.
Tessier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MayGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Tessier is leaning against MayGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MayGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MayGregor wants to clinch up but Tessier keeps it at a distance.
MayGregor has a takedown stuffed.
Tessier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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!
MayGregor takes a swing at Tessier's ribcage but misses.
MayGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tessier manages to avoid it.
MayGregor takes one to the chin there.
Tessier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tessier throws a shot to the body.
MayGregor is looking to clinch but Tessier is avoiding it.
Tessier takes a swing at MayGregor's ribcage but misses.
MayGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Tessier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MayGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MayGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Tessier.
The fight stays on the outside here - MayGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MayGregor tries to clinch but Tessier moves out of range.
MayGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Tessier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tessier lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Tessier catches MayGregor right on the button with a cross.
MayGregor is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
MayGregor drives through and clinches with Tessier against the cage.
MayGregor is looking to control Tessier's arms but Tessier gets an underhook and turns him. Now MayGregor has his back to the cage.
Tessier misses with a hook to the ribs.
MayGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tessier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MayGregor misses with some punches.
Tessier working aggressively here.
MayGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MayGregor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tessier.
MayGregor tries to stall but Tessier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Tessier.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MayGregor pushes Tessier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tessier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MayGregor's elbow.
Tessier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tessier lands a shot to the body.
MayGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MayGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Tessier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MayGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tessier as MayGregor tries to tie him up.
MayGregor taking a breather.
MayGregor breaks the clinch.
Tessier looks for a takedown but MayGregor sprawls well.
Tessier is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tessier lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Tessier does no damage.
MayGregor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tessier fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Tessier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MayGregor misses with a kick to the body
and Tessier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tessier has closed the distance and engaged MayGregor in a clinch.
MayGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tessier connects with a body shot that sends MayGregor's belly button to the back.
Tessier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MayGregor manages to avoid it.
Tessier throws a jab but it's blocked by MayGregor.
Tessier is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight stays on the outside here - MayGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tessier throws out a loose jab but MayGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tessier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MayGregor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tessier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MayGregor manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MayGregor closes the distance and clinches.
MayGregor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nicholas Tessier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from MayGregor fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MayGregor has Tessier pressed against the cage, preventing Tessier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MayGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tessier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from MayGregor.
MayGregor lands an uppercut.
MayGregor lands a left hand.
MayGregor tries to throw a body punch but Tessier avoids it by throwing MayGregor back against the cage.
MayGregor misses with a knee strike.
Tessier tries a body shot but MayGregor blocks it.
Tessier goes for a takedown attempt but MayGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tessier swats away the attempt to clinch by MayGregor.
Tessier tries to counter with a clinch but MayGregor shakes him off and moves away.
Tessier missing with a left hand there. MayGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tessier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tessier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tessier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MayGregor moves out of range as Tessier throws a body kick.
Tessier misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MayGregor with a jab.
MayGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
MayGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MayGregor wants to clinch up but Tessier keeps it at a distance.
MayGregor instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tessier.
Tessier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MayGregor backwards.
MayGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tessier misses with a short punch on the inside.
MayGregor working aggressively here.
MayGregor tries to score a body lock takedown but Tessier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tessier tries to throw a body punch but MayGregor avoids it by throwing Tessier back against the cage.
A short right from MayGregor on the inside.
MayGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
MayGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MayGregor is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MayGregor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tessier prevents it.
MayGregor misses with an elbow over the top.
MayGregor wants to stall.
MayGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
MayGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tessier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MayGregors head.
Tessier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MayGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MayGregor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tessier tries to work over MayGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tessier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MayGregor working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Tessier.
MayGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MayGregor.
MayGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MayGregor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tessier tries a body shot but MayGregor blocks it.
Tessier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tessier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tessier blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from MayGregor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tessier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MayGregor backwards.
MayGregor is trying to maintain a safe position but Tessier gets an underhook and turns MayGregor into the cage.
MayGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tessier tries a body shot but MayGregor blocks it.
Tessier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tessier misses with some punches.
MayGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tessier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tessier lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boyd MayGregor will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Tessier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MayGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Tessier.
MayGregor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MayGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tessier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tessier cracks a nice hook into MayGregor's ribs.
MayGregor tries to clinch there but Tessier circles away.
Tessier misses with a right hand
and MayGregor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
MayGregor blocks a body shot from Tessier.
MayGregor is trying to stall.
A short left from MayGregor.
MayGregor lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessier lands a nice uppercut.
Tessier throws a head punch that misses.
MayGregor working aggressively here.
MayGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tessier lands with a short shot to the head.
MayGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier stalling.
Tessier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MayGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tessier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Tessier.
Tessier lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MayGregor.
MayGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tessier's elbow.
Tessier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tessier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tessier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MayGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MayGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tessier prevents a body shot from MayGregor.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MayGregor.
MayGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
MayGregor tries a body shot but Tessier blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MayGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tessier tries to throw a body punch but MayGregor avoids it by throwing Tessier back against the cage.
MayGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Tessier controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tessier trying to land knees to the body.
Tessier slows down the pace here.
Tessier lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MayGregor is trying to pull guard but Tessier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tessier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MayGregor manages to pull guard.
MayGregor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MayGregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tessier.
Tessier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tessier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tessier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MayGregor working for submissions but it's allowed Tessier to get to half guard.
Tessier moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessier happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MayGregor gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tessier cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
MayGregor tries to hold on but Tessier postures up.
Tessier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tessier takes MayGregor's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, MayGregor is in trouble.
MayGregor defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Tessier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tessier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Tessier!
Boyd MayGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'Man, fuck yo cracka ass...lemme get my nine and show y'all what it is right now, muthafucka...'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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