PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Opele Fuimaono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ewan Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Fuimaono
vs
Mcgregor

190 cm
25
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Opele Fuimaono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ewan Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgregor moves out of range of the leg kick from Fuimaono.
Mcgregor avoids the head kick by Fuimaono.
Fuimaono uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgregor.
Fuimaono looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mcgregor lands a body shot.
Mcgregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Fuimaono throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mcgregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuimaono throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgregor misses the shot to the body.
Mcgregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fuimaono misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fuimaono chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mcgregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuimaono swivels and escapes.
Fuimaono throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fuimaono fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mcgregor is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuimaono looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuimaono throws a leg kick but Mcgregor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fuimaono fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mcgregor.
Mcgregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuimaono.
Fuimaono connects with an inside leg kick.
Fuimaono throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fuimaono turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Fuimaono tries to sprawl but Mcgregor drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Fuimaono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuimaono really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Fuimaono actively working from the bottom here.
Fuimaono is looking for a sweep. Mcgregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fuimaono actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor trying to pass the guard but Fuimaono defending well.
Mcgregor prevents Fuimaono from improving his position.
Mcgregor content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgregor thows a huge punch but Fuimaono dodges it nicely.
Mcgregor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Fuimaono looking for submissions off his back.

Mcgregor is working for a kimura but Fuimaono is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcgregor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuimaono is trying desperately to improve position.

Fuimaono is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mcgregor locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Fuimaono is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ewan Mcgregor!