PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Makers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGregor's choice of entrance music: Bloc Party - Flux. Mark Makers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Makers
vs
McGregor

200 cm
31
275 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

199 cm
35
289 lbs
33 - 18 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ice Nutrition
Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Makers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie McGregor!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ballas Only in the buildup to the fight.
Makers misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
Makers punishes McGregor's body with a nice straight punch.
Makers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Makers misses with a body punch

so McGregor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Makers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makers wants to stand but McGregor is controlling the position.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makers looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGregor is one step ahead there.
McGregor won't allow Makers to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor looking to pass the guard.
McGregor won't allow Makers to get back to his feet.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Makers has wrist control.
McGregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Makers is retaining full guard.
McGregor pushes down on Makers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGregor is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Makers reverses the position - he's now on top in McGregor's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGregor is proving hard to escape from.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Makers.

McGregor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makers trying to control but McGregor postures up.
Makers has hold of McGregor's hands but McGregor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGregor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGregor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGregor misses with a head shot. Makers uses the momentum to regain guard.
McGregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGregor lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Makers has wrist control.
McGregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Makers is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McGregor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

McGregor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGregor manages to end up in side control.
McGregor in side control, throwing shots but Makers defends.
Makers prevents McGregor from moving into mount.
Makers tries to improve position but can't.
McGregor is trying to ground and pound but Makers uses the momentary lack of control by McGregor to regain half guard.
Makers blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGregor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor wants to advance to full mount but Makers doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Makers is looking to stand up but McGregor isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie McGregor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McGregor drives through and clinches with Makers against the cage.
Makers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good body shot from McGregor.
Makers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

McGregor works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McGregor throwing strikes but missing.
McGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Makers is retaining full guard.
Makers managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGregor throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makers wants to stand and escape but McGregor is having none of it.
Makers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Makers is retaining full guard.
Makers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charlie McGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makers trying to keep a closed guard but McGregor is proving a slippery customer.
McGregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Mark Makers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGregor shoots in for a double leg but Makers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Makers saw that one coming.
Mark Makers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGregor doesn't seem bothered though.
Makers throws a combination that misses
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor throws a low kick but Makers avoids it.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Makers.
McGregor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGregor connects with a body shot.
Charlie McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
Makers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGregor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makers throws a shot to the body.
McGregor throws a solid leg kick but Makers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGregor.
Makers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Makers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for McGregor with that takedown attempt.
McGregor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor misses with a hook.
McGregor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Makers's calf.

Makers drives through and clinches with McGregor against the cage.
McGregor scores with a shot to the side of Makers's head.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makers lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makers.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mark Makers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie McGregor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Makers lands a right hand.
Makers digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Makers.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Makers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makers lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGregor misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makers.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McGregor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGregor manages to end up in side control.
Makers wants to control but McGregor postures up.
Makers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Makers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Makers lands a nice hook to McGregor's body. McGregor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makers doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Makers throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
Makers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGregor looks for the body kick but Makers saw that one coming.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Makers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor throws a leg kick that is checked

and Makers counters by clinching up.
McGregor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Makers is keeping busy.
McGregor has Makers pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Makers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makers.
Makers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGregor.
McGregor blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makers.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makers.
Makers blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Makers as the two fighters clinch.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makers blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Makers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGregor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makers.
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
Makers avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the cage.
Makers lands an elbow inside that McGregor shrugs off.
Makers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mark Makers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Makers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Makers - that landed with a thud.
Makers lands with a right to the head.
Makers lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makers lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Charlie McGregor has been cut.
Makers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Makers as the two fighters clinch.

Makers drops McGregor onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McGregor is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

McGregor is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makers has McGregor pressed against the cage. McGregor drops his hands and Makers takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends McGregor tumbling to the canvas! Makers rains down with more punches but McGregor was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Makers!
A relieved looking Mark Makers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.