PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregor MCconnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor MCconnor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

MCconnor
vs
Christopher

177 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

Dynamo Clothing

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor MCconnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Timothy Christopher!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MCconnor shoots in looking for a takedown but Christopher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MCconnor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christopher. That's going to slow MCconnor down.
Christopher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Gregor MCconnor has been cut.
A punch combination from Christopher misses.
MCconnor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Christopher misses with an uppercut.
MCconnor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor MCconnor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christopher scores with a one two! MCconnor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MCconnor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christopher.
MCconnor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christopher.
Horrible takedown attempt by MCconnor or perhaps it was just good defense by Christopher, which made it look bad.
Christopher shoots for a takedown but MCconnor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MCconnor connects with a body shot.
Christopher misses with the combination.
Christopher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher is looking to clinch but MCconnor is avoiding it.
Christopher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christopher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Christopher looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MCconnor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MCconnor is defended easily by Christopher.
Christopher slaps away a takedown attempt from MCconnor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for MCconnor with that takedown attempt.
Christopher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MCconnor as he avoids it easily.
Timothy Christopher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for MCconnor.
Christopher tries to clinch but MCconnor is having none of it.
Christopher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christopher looks to land a combination but MCconnor avoids it well.
Christopher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MCconnor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MCconnor tries for a takedown but Christopher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MCconnor blocks a head kick by Christopher.
Christopher misses with a wild combination.
MCconnor circles away from the clinch attempt.
MCconnor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christopher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MCconnor somewhat.
Christopher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christopher wants to clinch

and MCconnor counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor lands a body shot.

MCconnor jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Christopher stops MCconnor from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MCconnor is on top in guard.
Christopher wants to stand but MCconnor is controlling the position.
We've been informed that Christopher has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

MCconnor drops back looking for a leg! Christopher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Christopher manages to kick MCconnor off! MCconnor jumps back into Christopher's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christopher looking to hit a scissor sweep but MCconnor is one step ahead there.

MCconnor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MCconnor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MCconnor passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

MCconnor is working for a kimura but Christopher is defending it quite comfortably.
Christopher throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

MCconnor is working for a submission of some sort.

MCconnor is working for a kimura but Christopher is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MCconnor works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timothy Christopher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gregor MCconnor's cut.
That's time! MCconnor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

MCconnor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christopher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MCconnor as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Christopher.
MCconnor goes for a double leg but Christopher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Christopher continues to drive forward.
Christopher wants to get back to striking at distance but MCconnor won't allow it.
Christopher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

MCconnor pulls guard effortlessly.

MCconnor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Christopher has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Christopher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MCconnor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor MCconnor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as MCconnor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christopher doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MCconnor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MCconnor is defended easily by Christopher.

MCconnor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christopher sprawls well initially but MCconnor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Christopher tries to kick MCconnor off but MCconnor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christopher is breathing heavily.

MCconnor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christopher defends it well.
Christopher tries to push off, looking to stand up, but MCconnor manages to move to mount!

MCconnor looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

MCconnor is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Christopher is surviving well by controlling MCconnor's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MCconnor working for a submission but Christopher is keeping him at bay.

MCconnor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

MCconnor working for a submission but Christopher is keeping him at bay.

MCconnor is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Christopher can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christopher is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MCconnor working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Christopher really wants to buck MCconnor off and get back to his feet.

MCconnor is working for a guillotine from mount but Christopher frees his head quite easily.
Christopher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MCconnor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christopher wants to get back to his feet.

MCconnor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Christopher is now in MCconnor's guard. A big mistake from MCconnor there, giving up the dominant position!
Christopher stops MCconnor from standing up.
MCconnor has momentary wrist control but Christopher slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MCconnor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MCconnor is looking to stand up but Christopher isn't so interested in that idea.

MCconnor is looking for a triangle but Christopher pushes his legs off easily.
MCconnor keeping full guard, as Christopher tries to pass.
Christopher won't allow MCconnor to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

MCconnor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christopher is aware though and is defending well.
Christopher won't allow MCconnor to get back to his feet.
Christopher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MCconnor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MCconnor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Christopher throwing strikes but missing.
MCconnor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor MCconnor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregor MCconnor'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!

Christopher tries a head kick but it misses.
MCconnor throws a jab when Christopher was well out of range.
Christopher misses with a few strikes there.
Christopher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MCconnor.
Christopher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Christopher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christopher shoots in for a double leg but MCconnor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christopher shoots in for a double leg but MCconnor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MCconnor ducks under a wild hook from Christopher.
MCconnor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christopher pinned against the cage. Christopher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MCconnor dives in and grabs Christopher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christopher pushes down on MCconnor's head and hops out.
Christopher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MCconnor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor MCconnor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christopher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MCconnor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christopher misses with a kick to the body.
Christopher leaves MCconnor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MCconnor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christopher tries to avoid it but MCconnor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christopher to the ground. Christopher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christopher shoots in but MCconnor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Christopher has a takedown stuffed.
MCconnor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christopher tries to avoid it but MCconnor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christopher to the ground. Christopher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MCconnor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Christopher's calf.
MCconnor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christopher as he avoids it easily.
Christopher throws a series of punches but MCconnor avoids them all with ease.
Christopher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timothy Christopher seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor cracks Christopher with an open hand slap.
MCconnor shoots in looking for a takedown. Christopher tries to sprawl out of it but MCconnor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Christopher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MCconnor closes the distance and clinches up with Christopher, looking for a takedown. MCconnor pushes Christopher against the cage but Christopher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Christopher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Christopher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christopher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christopher is trying to force a seperation but MCconnor has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Christopher fails to land.
Christopher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

MCconnor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MCconnor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MCconnor wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher stuffs the takedown.
Christopher throws a leg kick but MCconnor checks it.
MCconnor keeps the fight on the outside.
Christopher takes a shot to the body in his stride.

MCconnor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Christopher to the mat! Christopher manages to get full guard.

MCconnor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MCconnor passes Christopher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

MCconnor is working for a submission of some sort.
Christopher tries to kick MCconnor off in order to stand up. MCconnor Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MCconnor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

MCconnor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Christopher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

MCconnor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MCconnor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

MCconnor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christopher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

MCconnor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christopher is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor MCconnor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MCconnor 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor MCconnor!