PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fartus Beckham (ranked 23952 p4p, 3892 weight class) and Kron McGregor (ranked 586 p4p, 468 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Beckham
vs
McGregor

185 cm
21
170
2 - 7 - 0

179 cm
20
153
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Netherlands Nutrition
020 Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fartus Beckham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beckham is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beckham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beckham!
Beckham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beckham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beckham wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
McGregor misses with a head kick.

McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.

Beckham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
Beckham wants to clinch but McGregor slips to the side
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beckham's knee momentarily.
Beckham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beckham lands a head kick. McGregor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham throws a head kick that misses

and McGregor moves into the clinch.

McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Beckham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fartus Beckham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor lands a head kick. Beckham smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beckham tries to clinch up.
Beckham throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
McGregor checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Beckham moves out of range easily.
McGregor lands a high kick!
Beckham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beckham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.

Beckham gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.

McGregor breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckham moves to clinch but McGregor breaks away
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Beckham looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
Beckham tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
Beckham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beckham misses with the combination.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor throws a right hand that Beckham ducks under and follows up with a left that Beckham also avoids with ease.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beckham wants to clinch
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beckham connects with a high kick.
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beckham. That did some damage!
Beckham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Beckham doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beckham wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
Beckham is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.

McGregor moves into the clinch.

McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beckham misses with a head kick.
Beckham looks to clinch
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Beckham.
McGregor misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Beckham down.

McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.

McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kron McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fartus Beckham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Beckham wants to clinch.
Beckham tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beckham fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
As McGregor looks to move away, Beckham throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kron McGregor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Beckham pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.

McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beckham, pushing him back against the cage.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor blocks a leg kick.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beckham throws a head kick that misses

and McGregor moves into the clinch.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick by Beckham misses
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McGregor.

Beckham rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beckham wants to break free but McGregor has control.
Beckham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Beckham's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Beckham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beckham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Beckham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beckham on the side of the head.
McGregor feints and then cracks Beckham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beckham down.
Beckham tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Beckham moved away.
McGregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGregor connects with an inside leg kick.
Beckham tries to clinch up.
McGregor unleashes a big counter combination but Beckham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Beckham.
McGregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGregor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fartus Beckham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Beckham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beckham throws out a leg kick but McGregor moves out of range and Beckham only half commits.
Beckham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beckham back to the cage. McGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beckham is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Beckham wants to clinch but McGregor slips to the side
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.

Beckham is rocked!
Beckham wants to clinch but McGregor slips to the side
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Beckham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Beckham seems to have got his legs back now.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
Beckham throws a front kick aimed at McGregor's knee but McGregor avoids it well.
Beckham throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beckham wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.

McGregor lands a big head kick that sends Beckham tumbling to the mat! McGregor takes a step backwards and waves Beckham back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Beckham looks to clinch
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Beckham.
BOOM! McGregor lands a beautiful left hook that drops Beckham. Beckham tries to recover but McGregor is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Beckham lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron McGregor!
Kron McGregor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.