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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhorik Fartanov (ranked 2405 p4p, 298 weight class) and Habib Mcgregor (ranked 24696 p4p, 603 weight class). Mcgregor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rammstein - Deutschland kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Zhorik Fartanov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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204 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhorik Fartanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Habib Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fartanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcgregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fartanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcgregor.
Fartanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fartanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgregor is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fartanov is looking to slow Mcgregor down with leg kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fartanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgregor, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhorik Fartanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fartanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fartanov trying to control but Mcgregor is working from the bottom.
Mcgregor seems keen to control Fartanov's posture.
Fartanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcgregor has wrist control.
Fartanov trying to control but Mcgregor is working from the bottom.
Mcgregor is pulling down on Fartanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Fartanov, at least for the moment.
Mcgregor keeping moving, preventing Fartanov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fartanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fartanov.
Mcgregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fartanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcgregor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fartanov won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor decides to stand back up. Mcgregor steps back and let's Fartanov get back to his feet.
Fartanov clinches up with Mcgregor and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgregor goes for a takedown attempt but Fartanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fartanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcgregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fartanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Fartanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcgregor throws a big counter head kick but Fartanov avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fartanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fartanov trying to control but Mcgregor is working from the bottom.
Mcgregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcgregor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fartanov manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgregor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fartanov trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgregor is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhorik Fartanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mcgregor blocks a head kick by Fartanov.
Fartanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fartanov tries to clinch but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Fartanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fartanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fartanov moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fartanov taking a breather.
Mcgregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Fartanov won't allow it.
Fartanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Fartanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fartanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgregor as he jumps to the side.
Fartanov throws a head kick but Mcgregor moves out of range.
And Mcgregor tries to counter it with a takedown but Fartanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mcgregor tries to keep at a distance but Fartanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Fartanov's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fartanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgregor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fartanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhorik Fartanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fartanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mcgregor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fartanov manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcgregor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fartanov has a closed guard, preventing Mcgregor from standing up.
Fartanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgregor defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcgregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcgregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcgregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgregor controlling from the top position.
Mcgregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcgregor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcgregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fartanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcgregor.
Fartanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Mcgregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mcgregor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fartanov.
Fartanov tries to clinch but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fartanov - that will leave a mark!
Mcgregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mcgregor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fartanov - the referee stops the clock and Mcgregor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fartanov. Mcgregor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fartanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhorik Fartanov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fartanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fartanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcgregor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zhorik Fartanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habib Mcgregor.
Fartanov is working for takedown but Mcgregor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fartanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fartanov drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mcgregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fartanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fartanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcgregor is controlling him.
Fartanov wants to sweep here but Mcgregor controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor wants to stand but Fartanov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcgregor preventing the sweep.
Mcgregor stands up and waves to Fartanov to follow him.
Fartanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhorik Fartanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fartanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcgregor is looking for the big counter here.
Mcgregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fartanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcgregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcgregor raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fartanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Fartanov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fartanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fartanov lands a really nice looking cross but Mcgregor seems unphased.
Zhorik Fartanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fartanov is defended easily by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fartanov wants to clinch.
Fartanov sets himself, and Mcgregor steps forward looking for the clinch! Fartanov avoids it this time.
Fartanov tries to bum rush Mcgregor with a series of wild strikes but Mcgregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcgregor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fartanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcgregor to the ground. Fartanov is now in Mcgregor's guard.
Mcgregor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Habib Mcgregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor wants a takedown.
Mcgregor wants a takedown.
Fartanov prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgregor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fartanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgregor can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for Fartanov to work.
Fartanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Fartanov lands but Mcgregor takes it in his stride.
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 takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fartanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zhorik Fartanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fartanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhorik Fartanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fartanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhorik Fartanov!
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energy
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hype
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