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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Efe Kayoma (ranked 4551 p4p, 434 weight class) and Lewis Macgregor (ranked 4673 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayoma kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Frotline. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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197 cm
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205 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Efe Kayoma! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Macgregor! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Macgregor feints and as Kayoma raises his hands in defense, Macgregor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Kayoma pulls Macgregor in close to prevent any damage. Kayoma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Macgregor is stalling in the full guard. Macgregor prevents Kayoma from getting back to his feet. Macgregor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Kayoma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kayoma tries to get out of the position. Kayoma wants to stand but Macgregor is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Macgregor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Kayoma seems keen to control Macgregor's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Macgregor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kayoma on his heels. He'll look to pass Kayoma's guard now, I'm sure. Macgregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kayoma swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kayoma is controlling Macgregor's posture. Macgregor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kayoma, up you get! Macgregor moves forwards but Kayoma connects with a nice, crisp jab. Macgregor drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kayoma keeping full guard, as Macgregor tries to pass. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macgregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Macgregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kayoma has momentary wrist control but Macgregor slips an elbow through the middle. Macgregor stops Kayoma from standing up. Macgregor sitting in guard, not really doing much. Macgregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Macgregor stands up from Kayoma's guard - Macgregor perhaps looking for a knockout. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kayoma is defended easily by Macgregor.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kayoma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Macgregor as he jumps to the side. A little jabbing left from Macgregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kayoma shoots in and drives through. Macgregor sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efe Kayoma. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kayoma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kayoma tries a head kick but it misses.
Kayoma is breathing heavily. Macgregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kayoma fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kayoma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kayoma is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Macgregor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Macgregor has clasped his hands together around Kayoma's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. This has been an exciting period of action! Macgregor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Macgregor trying to control the action but Kayoma is working from the bottom. Kayoma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Macgregor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Macgregor stands up and beckons Kayoma to his feet. Macgregor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kayoma! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Macgregor dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Kayoma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macgregor swats him away and circles back towards the center. Macgregor is looking for the big counter here. Macgregor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kayoma's guard. Macgregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kayoma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kayoma manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Macgregor gets a takedown into half guard. Macgregor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Kayoma is refusing to be controlled, as Macgregor sits in half guard. Macgregor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Macgregor is looking to advance position but Kayoma won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Macgregor is trying to control. Kayoma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kayoma holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Macgregor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Macgregor lands a nice short elbow. Macgregor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Macgregor missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Macgregor stalling. Kayoma is refusing to be controlled, as Macgregor sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Macgregor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Macgregor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kayoma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macgregor. Kayoma wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kayoma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macgregor circles away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Macgregor 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. Kayoma wants to stand but Macgregor is controlling the position. Macgregor throws a big elbow that misses. Macgregor lands a couple of digs. Macgregor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kayoma is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Macgregor dives into side control.
Macgregor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kayoma is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kayoma is letting Macgregor control him for a moment. Macgregor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kayoma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Macgregor is putting a hurting on Kayoma here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Macgregor working the strikes but Kayoma uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Macgregor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Macgregor is just content to waste time from the top position. Kayoma takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Kayoma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macgregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Macgregor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kayoma's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Macgregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Macgregor shoots in for a double leg but Kayoma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kayoma drives through and clinches with Macgregor against the cage.
Kayoma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macgregor manages to pull guard.
Kayoma preventing the sweep. Macgregor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Macgregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kayoma stopping the sweep attempt from Macgregor. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Macgregor trying to control the position.
Macgregor looking for a sweep. Not yet Macgregor, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kayoma won't allow Macgregor to get back to his feet. Macgregor is working an open guard so Kayoma takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Macgregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kayoma moves away. Macgregor has his takedown stuffed and Kayoma counters with a one-two to the body. Macgregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Macgregor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kayoma. Kayoma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Macgregor counters with a nice uppercut. Kayoma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macgregor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kayoma with a body shot. Macgregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Kayoma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Efe Kayoma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Macgregor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kayoma napping and manages to drive through into side control! Kayoma explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! This has been an exciting period of action! Kayoma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kayoma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Efe Kayoma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Macgregor. A hook to the body from Kayoma.
Kayoma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kayoma pushes Macgregor up against the cage in a clinch. Macgregor is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kayoma stops a takedown attempt from Macgregor.
Macgregor is trying to drag Kayoma to the mat but Kayoma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kayoma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kayoma lands a head kick!
Kayoma throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kayoma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macgregor swivels and escapes. Macgregor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kayoma sprawls well initially but Macgregor persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Kayoma holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Macgregor is thwarting Kayoma's attempts to control the position. Kayoma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macgregor.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Macgregor slows the pace down in half guard. Macgregor is continuing to stall. Macgregor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. More stalling from Macgregor. Kayoma is not content to let Macgregor control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Efe Kayoma showed his dominance in that final round. I think Macgregor 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Macgregor!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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