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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ky Tycoon (ranked 3131 p4p, 294 weight class) and Condor McGruger (ranked 2818 p4p, 278 weight class). Tycoon comes to the cage accompanied by Im the champ. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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149 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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178 cm
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ky Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Condor McGruger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGruger sprawls well initially but Tycoon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGruger gets full guard.
McGruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGruger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tycoon is fighting to break McGruger's control of his arms but McGruger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McGruger looking to control.
Tycoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGruger is keeping the position for now.
Tycoon trying to control but McGruger is working from the bottom.
Tycoon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McGruger working a defensive guard but Tycoon passes into half guard.
McGruger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tycoon tries to stand but can't do so whilst McGruger controls his leg.
McGruger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tycoon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tycoon's back!
Tycoon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGruger throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
McGruger is looking to control Tycoon but Tycoon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The referee is taking a good look at Tycoon as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from McGruger!
McGruger scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Tycoon is trying to break free.
Tycoon wants to control his opponent's hands but McGruger gets his hands free.
McGruger lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tycoon tries to roll but McGruger sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon is working hard here to advance position.
McGruger punches Tycoon on the ear.
Tycoon is trying to break free.
Tycoon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tycoon is looking to improve his position.
Tycoon manages to get to full guard.
McGruger with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon working for a triangle but McGruger defends it easily.
Tycoon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tycoon is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tycoon wants to control from the top but McGruger keeps moving.
Tycoon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGruger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Condor McGruger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tycoon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tycoon is working for a kimura but McGruger is defending it quite comfortably.
Tycoon is looking to advance position but McGruger won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon is just content to waste time from the top position. McGruger takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tycoon wants to pass the guard but McGruger is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Tycoon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGruger controlling the position.
Tycoon pushes down on McGruger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tycoon wants to pass to mount but McGruger is defending the position.
McGruger is trying to maintain the position but Tycoon is very close to passing his half guard.
McGruger is refusing to be controlled, as Tycoon sits in half guard.
McGruger tries to get to full guard but Tycoon has control of the leg.
Tycoon tries to pass to full mount but McGruger defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tycoon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGruger is just riding it out for now. Tycoon eventually gives up the hold.
McGruger tries to roll over but Tycoon keeps him under control.
Tycoon wants to pass to mount but McGruger is defending the position.
Tycoon prevents McGruger from improving his position.
McGruger keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon wants to free his trapped foot but McGruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGruger moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tycoon forces his way into half guard.
McGruger won't allow Tycoon to pass to mount.
McGruger tries to roll over but Tycoon keeps him under control.
Tycoon tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGruger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGruger keeps working.
Tycoon is looking to advance position but McGruger won't allow it.
McGruger manages to get to full guard.
Tycoon wants to pass the guard but McGruger is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGruger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ky Tycoon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tycoon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on McGruger's face as Tycoon controls the position.
Tycoon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGruger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tycoon but great work by McGruger.
McGruger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McGruger is working Tycoon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tycoon is trying to get back to half guard.
McGruger is working Tycoon over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGruger scores with a couple of short elbows.
McGruger is chipping away with strikes.
Tycoon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGruger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGruger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruger grinds an elbow into Tycoon's temple.
McGruger is looking to take a break and control but Tycoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tycoon regains half guard there - taking advantage of McGruger's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tycoon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tycoon.
McGruger is in close to Tycoon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tycoon working a defensive guard here.
McGruger trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
Tycoon is trying to keep McGruger in close.
McGruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGruger throws a big right hand that misses.
McGruger wants to control from the top but Tycoon keeps moving.
McGruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Tycoon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGruger postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGruger gets caught napping as Tycoon dives in and scores a takedown. McGruger manages to retain guard.
McGruger keeping full guard, as Tycoon tries to pass.
McGruger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tycoon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGruger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McGruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Tycoon has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGruger trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
McGruger distracts Tycoon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tycoon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGruger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGruger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGruger throws an elbow that misses. Tycoon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGruger's guard. Nice move by Tycoon!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGruger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Condor McGruger.
I think McGruger 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Condor McGruger!
In defeat, Ky Tycoon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well he got me tonight he's a tough guy appreciate his effort tonight and it bring him the W I'm sure that I learned from this and use it as a motivation to keep improving'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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