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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor McClosky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaggy Spacedust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor McClosky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zaggy Spacedust's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor McClosky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zaggy Spacedust!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spacedust wants to clinch up but McClosky keeps it at a distance.
McClosky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spacedust throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McClosky's head.
It looks like Connor McClosky has been cut.
Spacedust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McClosky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McClosky winds up and cracks Spacedust with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spacedust is trying to maintain the position but McClosky is very close to passing his half guard.
McClosky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McClosky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spacedust tries to roll over but McClosky keeps him under control.
Spacedust is in trouble now - McClosky has advanced to mount!
McClosky scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClosky scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Spacedust tries to lock up and control but McClosky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McClosky prevents Spacedust from getting the reversal.
Spacedust is in a horrible position here. McClosky smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Spacedust really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spacedust is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spacedust is squirming around, avoiding McClosky's attempts to control the action.
McClosky lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClosky raining down shots from the mount!
McClosky with the ground and pound from mount.
Spacedust wants to control but McClosky is having none of it.
Spacedust can't escape the position.
McClosky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spacedust tries to lock up and control but McClosky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McClosky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Spacedust wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClosky looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spacedust tries to hold on but McClosky postures up.
McClosky with shots to the head and body - Spacedust looks very uncomfortable down there.
McClosky pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Spacedust tries to hold on but McClosky pushes him away.
Spacedust keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spacedust is still trying to improve position.
McClosky controlling his opponent.
McClosky is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spacedust has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClosky scoring with strikes but Spacedust is staying in there.
McClosky postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spacedust looks a forlorn figure.
McClosky cracks Spacedust with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Spacedust is bucking up trying to escape but McClosky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Spacedust is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McClosky cracks Spacedust with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McClosky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor McClosky's cut.
That's time! McClosky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McClosky misses with a hook. Spacedust ducked under it nicely.
McClosky takes one to the chin there.
Spacedust closes the distance looking to clinch
and McClosky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McClosky passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spacedust is looking to reverse the position.
Spacedust regains half guard.
McClosky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClosky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McClosky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spacedust is trying to stand back up but McClosky is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClosky is nestled in close to Spacedust, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spacedust is trying to control but can't.
McClosky working Spacedust over with strikes.
Spacedust looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McClosky controlling the pace.
McClosky is nestled in close to Spacedust, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spacedust moves into full guard.
McClosky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spacedust working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClosky stopping the sweep attempt from Spacedust.
Spacedust is striking off his back. McClosky thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
McClosky prevents Spacedust from standing back up.
McClosky working over Spacedust with some ground and pound. Spacedust looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Spacedust won't allow McClosky to pass to mount.
Connor McClosky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McClosky is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Spacedust wants to control but McClosky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McClosky lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClosky passes to full mount!
Spacedust regains half guard.
Spacedust desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McClosky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Spacedust taking some punishment here, with McClosky in his half guard.
Spacedust looks like he's trying to stand up.
McClosky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spacedust can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClosky slips a nice elbow through Spacedust's hands, connecting with Spacedust's forehead.
Spacedust tries to roll over but McClosky keeps him under control.
McClosky is thwarting Spacedust's attempts to control the position.
McClosky is taking a breather. Spacedust says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McClosky lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spacedust has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McClosky is working away from the top position though.
McClosky is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McClosky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor McClosky's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Spacedust looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spacedust lunges at McClosky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McClosky's hand.
Spacedust throws a hook but McClosky avoids it easily.
Spacedust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McClosky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spacedust's half guard.
McClosky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McClosky tries to pass to full mount but Spacedust defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClosky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClosky stalling away here and it's allowed Spacedust to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McClosky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spacedust is trying to keep McClosky in close.
McClosky postures up in Spacedust's guard and throws a big left but Spacedust blocks it.
McClosky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McClosky connects with a couple of short punches.
McClosky postures up and lands a big shot to Spacedust's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McClosky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McClosky won't allow Spacedust to get back to his feet.
Spacedust controls McClosky momentarily but McClosky frees himself.
McClosky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spacedust swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spacedust is trying to keep McClosky in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Spacedust does no damage.
McClosky tries to counter with a takedown but Spacedust is quick to defend against it.
McClosky fails with the takedown
and Spacedust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Spacedust.
Spacedust moves into range and connects with a jab.
McClosky shoots for a takedown but Spacedust saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spacedust moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McClosky moves out of range as Spacedust strikes.
McClosky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McClosky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spacedust.
Spacedust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spacedust goes for a double leg but McClosky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McClosky continues to drive forward.
McClosky shoots in looking for a takedown but Spacedust manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McClosky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spacedust looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor McClosky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spacedust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spacedust tries to clinch but McClosky moves away
and McClosky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Spacedust looking to control.
McClosky wants to control from the top but Spacedust keeps moving.
Zaggy Spacedust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spacedust had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McClosky defends it easily.
McClosky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McClosky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spacedust wants to stand up but McClosky is controlling him.
McClosky looking to sit in guard and control but Spacedust gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McClosky wriggles free and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zaggy Spacedust.
I think McClosky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McClosky!
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