PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Wiatrzyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack Wiatrzyk had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Wiatrzyk
vs
Mcgregor

179 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

187 cm
26
209 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mack Wiatrzyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Mcgregor scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Mack Wiatrzyk has been cut.

Wiatrzyk instigates a clinch.

Mcgregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wiatrzyk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgregor.

Wiatrzyk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcgregor's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mcgregor keeping moving, preventing Wiatrzyk from controlling successfully.
Mcgregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiatrzyk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wiatrzyk thows a huge punch but Mcgregor dodges it nicely.
Wiatrzyk moves into full mount! Mcgregor won't be happy about that!
Wiatrzyk landing punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Mcgregor really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mcgregor told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wiatrzyk dominating with strikes here.
Wiatrzyk breaks from Mcgregor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wiatrzyk controlling from mount.
Mcgregor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiatrzyk controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcgregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wiatrzyk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcgregor is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Wiatrzyk.
Mcgregor wants to try and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcgregor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wiatrzyk looking to finish Mcgregor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mcgregor!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiatrzyk breaks from Mcgregor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mcgregor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wiatrzyk looking to control but Mcgregor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcgregor is bucking up trying to escape but Wiatrzyk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mcgregor really wants to buck Wiatrzyk off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiatrzyk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcgregor is looking to escape.
Wiatrzyk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
BOOM! Wiatrzyk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mcgregor tries to buck Wiatrzyk off but he can't manage it.
Wiatrzyk content just to control the position here.
Wiatrzyk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wiatrzyk is landing with some decent strikes but Mcgregor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor is squirming around, avoiding Wiatrzyk's attempts to control the action.
Wiatrzyk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mcgregor hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgregor tries to buck Wiatrzyk off but he can't manage it.
Wiatrzyk looking to control but Mcgregor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wiatrzyk landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wiatrzyk lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mcgregor is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Wiatrzyk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mack Wiatrzyk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mcgregor sizes up Wiatrzyk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Wiatrzyk clinches with his opponent.
Mcgregor lands a right hand.
Mcgregor gets underhooks to prevent Wiatrzyk's takedown attempt.
Wiatrzyk blocks an uppercut.
Mcgregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wiatrzyk is looking to take this one to the mat.

Wiatrzyk breaks from the clinch.

Mcgregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcgregor has had enough of the clinch but Wiatrzyk keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Wiatrzyk breaks the clinch.
Mcgregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Mcgregor does no damage.
Mcgregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wiatrzyk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgregor throws a series of punches but Wiatrzyk moves out of range.
Mcgregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiatrzyk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wiatrzyk somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mack Wiatrzyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wiatrzyk on the side of the head.

Wiatrzyk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor is looking to get back to is feet but Wiatrzyk passes into side control.
Wiatrzyk advances to mount.

Wiatrzyk is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mcgregor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mcgregor!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgregor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wiatrzyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgregor wants to stand but Wiatrzyk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wiatrzyk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgregor is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor stops Wiatrzyk from standing up.
Wiatrzyk has a closed guard, preventing Mcgregor from standing up.
Wiatrzyk is looking to stand up but Mcgregor isn't so interested in that idea.
Mcgregor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wiatrzyk is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wiatrzyk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wiatrzyk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mac Mcgregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgregor tries to clinch up.
Wiatrzyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgregor.
We've been told by Wiatrzyk's head coaches at Synergy Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mcgregor cracks Wiatrzyk with an open hand slap.
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!
Mcgregor tries to clinch up but Wiatrzyk circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wiatrzyk tries to keep at a distance but Mcgregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcgregor misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Mcgregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mack Wiatrzyk's cut.
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!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Wiatrzyk.
Wiatrzyk throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgregor moves out of range easily.
Mcgregor misses with a double jab.
Mcgregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Wiatrzyk circles away.
Mack Wiatrzyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgregor is looking to clinch but Wiatrzyk is avoiding it.
Wiatrzyk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Wiatrzyk, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Mcgregor gets a clinch.

Wiatrzyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wiatrzyk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mack Wiatrzyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Mcgregor moves into range and clinches up with Wiatrzyk.

Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wiatrzyk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wiatrzyk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgregor defends it nicely.
Mcgregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Wiatrzyk off the cage and back into range.

Mcgregor moves into range and clinches up with Wiatrzyk.
Mcgregor is trying to force a seperation but Wiatrzyk has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor pushes Wiatrzyk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgregor gets through Wiatrzyk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcgregor can't break the clinch.
Mcgregor working hard to break the clinch.
Mcgregor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcgregor.
Wiatrzyk jumps guard but Mcgregor stands there with Wiatrzyk around his waist. Wiatrzyk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Mcgregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiatrzyk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mcgregor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wiatrzyk scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgregor. No joy for Wiatrzyk on that attempt.
Mcgregor tries to clinch there but Wiatrzyk circles away.
Mcgregor wants to clinch up but Wiatrzyk keeps it at a distance.
Mcgregor is looking to clinch.
Mcgregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wiatrzyk.

Mcgregor gets a clinch.
Mcgregor tries to break the clinch but Wiatrzyk is controlling the position.
Mcgregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcgregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wiatrzyk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Wiatrzyk is rocked!
Mcgregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Wiatrzyk has double underhooks.
Oh Wiatrzyk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wiatrzyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiatrzyk seems to have got his legs back now.
Mcgregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wiatrzyk keeps control of Mcgregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wiatrzyk prevents Mcgregor from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiatrzyk tries to pull guard but Mcgregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Wiatrzyk manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiatrzyk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcgregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Mcgregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcgregor 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Mcgregor!
Mac Mcgregor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.