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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aikhtibar Sitta (ranked 4979 p4p, 475 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 8060 p4p, 594 weight class). 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aikhtibar Sitta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Sitta.
McGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitta just stands there and leans against the ropes.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitta controls his hands.
Sitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitta working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitta.
McGregor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitta misses with a body punch.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
As McGregor tries to get set, Sitta tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.
McGregor scores with a three punch combo!
McGregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sitta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sitta is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sitta closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
Sitta working aggressively here.
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitta lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Sitta lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitta misses with a punch to the body.
Sitta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor gets through Sitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
McGregor is looking for a takedown.
Aikhtibar Sitta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
Nice body punch from Sitta - that landed with a thud.
Sitta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
Sitta swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitta digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Sitta working aggressively here.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Sitta forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitta can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
Nice body punch from Sitta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitta working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Sitta on the inside.
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
Sitta tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
Sitta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
McGregor blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land.
McGregor scores with a shot to the side of Sitta's head.
Sitta tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Sitta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sitta.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McGregor.
Sitta has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Sitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Sitta.
McGregor gets through Sitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitta lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor digs a right hand underneath Sitta's ribcage. Sitta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitta misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from McGregor.
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitta backwards.
McGregor lands a shot to the body.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitta backwards.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land.
McGregor digs a right hand into Sitta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitta's gas tank.
Sitta is breathing heavily.
Sitta throws a head punch that misses.
Sitta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor jumps guard.
Sitta throws a strike but McGregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGregor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGregor throws a big elbow that misses.
McGregor postures up in Sitta's guard and throws a big left but Sitta blocks it.
Sitta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGregor.
McGregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sitta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGregor.
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Sitta blocks nicely.
Sitta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGregor.
McGregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sitta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGregor stands up and waves to Sitta to follow him.
McGregor clinches up with Sitta and pushes him back against the ropes.
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sitta.
A short right from McGregor.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitta.
Sitta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor drives through and clinches with Sitta against the ropes.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitta.
Sitta tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sitta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitta tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Sitta back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitta.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitta misses with the head strike.
McGregor blocking some punches.
McGregor pushes Sitta back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sitta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Sitta.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitta can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
Sitta tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Sitta back against the ropes.
Sitta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A short left from McGregor.
McGregor pushes Sitta back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sitta pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
Sitta tries to counter by clinching up but McGregor breaks away and moves out of range.
McGregor lands a jab.
McGregor pushes Sitta up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sitta misses with some punches.
Sitta has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Sitta throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Sitta to keep the fight standing.
Sitta swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitta throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sitta throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from McGregor.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
A short right from McGregor.
Sitta misses with the head strike.
McGregor manages to pull guard.
McGregor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Sitta has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGregor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Sitta scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from McGregor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from McGregor.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitta.
Sitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitta working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor 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. This is the final round!
Sitta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
Sitta tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
Sitta misses with some punches.
McGregor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sitta after a bit of a struggle.
Sitta misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land.
Sitta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGregor wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Sitta.
Sitta blocks a body shot from McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Sitta circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor connects with a body shot.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor lands a jab.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor drives through and clinches with Sitta against the ropes.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitta tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitta.
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land.
Sitta working aggressively here.
McGregor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aikhtibar Sitta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitta throws a head punch that misses.
Sitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitta.
Sitta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitta misses with the head strike.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitta tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Sitta back against the ropes.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Sitta.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conor McGregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Sitta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Sitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Sitta.
Sitta misses with some punches.
Sitta misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitta backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor blocking some punches.
Sitta swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor.
McGregor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitta.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor working aggressively here.
McGregor manages to pull guard.
McGregor pulls Sitta in close to his closed guard and prevents Sitta from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but Sitta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sitta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGregor.
McGregor lands a couple of digs.
McGregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGregor gets to his feet. Sitta looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McGregor clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitta.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from McGregor.
Sitta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land.
McGregor pulls guard successfully.
Sitta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conor McGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGregor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sitta's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sitta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGregor on the ground.
McGregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor throws a big right hand that misses.
McGregor throwing strikes but missing.
Sitta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGregor connects with a couple of short punches.
Sitta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGregor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGregor trying to control but Sitta is working from the bottom.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitta has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Conor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor gets a clinch.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
McGregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGregor lands with a left to the head.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Sitta seems unphased.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Sitta's head back.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Sitta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.
Nice jab there from McGregor.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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!
McGregor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGregor duly obliges.
Sitta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGregor.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGregor, as that shot connected.
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitta throws a head punch that misses.
Aikhtibar Sitta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Sitta fails to land.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
McGregor looking for a takedown.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitta.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitta.
McGregor working aggressively here.
Sitta working aggressively here.
Sitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitta is pressed up against the ropes. McGregor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitta down to the mat. Sitta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sitta misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Sitta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGregor scores with the left hand. Sitta knows he should have avoided that one.
McGregor tries to work over Sitta's front leg with a kick but Sitta checks it.
Sitta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGregor manages to circle out of the way.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sitta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sitta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitta keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Conor McGregor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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FIGHT
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