PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morys Bankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bankowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rocket Man. The key to victory for Morys Bankowski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bankowski
vs
Mcgregor

171 cm
27
170 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

165 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Morys Bankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cain Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bankowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgregor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bankowski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bankowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcgregor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcgregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgregor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Cain Mcgregor has been cut.
Mcgregor wants to clinch.
Bankowski missing with a left hand there. Mcgregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcgregor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bankowski prevents Mcgregor from improving position.
Bankowski is trying to get back to his feet.
Mcgregor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bankowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mcgregor asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankowski prevents Mcgregor from moving into mount.
Bankowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcgregor on the ground.
Bankowski wants to get back to his feet.

Mcgregor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bankowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgregor slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bankowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mcgregor asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bankowski is trying to escape the position but Mcgregor is controlling the position.
Bankowski is pushing Mcgregor's head away, looking to escape. Mcgregor manages to hold on to the position though.
Bankowski trying to remain calm as Mcgregor controls from the top position.
Mcgregor is looking to take a break and control but Bankowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgregor controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mcgregor tries to advance to mount but Bankowski denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankowski is being controlled here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morys Bankowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Bankowski misses its intended target.
Mcgregor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcgregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bankowski.
Mcgregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Bankowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Bankowski. No joy for Mcgregor on that attempt.
Bankowski throws a hook to the side of Mcgregor's head but Mcgregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bankowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Mcgregor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mcgregor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcgregor pushes down on Bankowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor is taking a breather. Bankowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mcgregor wants to take a breather but Bankowski is having none of it.
Bankowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mcgregor is looking to advance position but Bankowski won't allow it.
Bankowski tries to kick Mcgregor off but Mcgregor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgregor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bankowski wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Mcgregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Mcgregor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bankowski swings widly with a right hand

and Mcgregor counters with a single leg into guard. Bankowski didn't expect that.
Mcgregor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mcgregor is continuing to stall.
Mcgregor looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor trying to control but Bankowski is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bankowski looks to land a combination but Mcgregor avoids it well.

Mcgregor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bankowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mcgregor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bankowski is letting Mcgregor control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mcgregor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cain Mcgregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcgregor wants to control but Bankowski is keeping him busy.
Mcgregor in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor advances nicely into full mount.
Mcgregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Mcgregor has hold of Bankowski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bankowski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mcgregor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Mcgregor is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bankowski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bankowski shrugs it off.
Mcgregor works his way to his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgregor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bankowski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Mcgregor looking for the RNC.
Good control from Mcgregor.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgregor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mcgregor tries to get the hooks in deep but Bankowski pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Mcgregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Mcgregor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mcgregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bankowski.

Bankowski rushes Mcgregor and presses him up against the cage.
Mcgregor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bankowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgregor tries for a takedown but Bankowski manages to get underhooks.
Mcgregor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bankowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morys Bankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Mcgregor.
Bankowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor wants a takedown but no success here.
Bankowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcgregor has Bankowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bankowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcgregor is trying to drag Bankowski to the mat but Bankowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bankowski tries to break free but Mcgregor pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bankowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bankowski throws a good cross that connects.

Mcgregor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bankowski sprawls well initially but Mcgregor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Mcgregor is looking for a kimura but Bankowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgregor to get the leverage.
Bankowski wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgregor trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bankowski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mcgregor moves away from the strike by Bankowski.

Mcgregor gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bankowski wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgregor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bankowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankowski prevents Mcgregor from moving into mount.
Mcgregor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Morys Bankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mcgregor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bankowski, who protects the arm well.
Bankowski bucks up and tries to throw Mcgregor off but instead Mcgregor has got his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgregor patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Mcgregor is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bankowski trying to get back to his feet but Mcgregor is in full control for now.

Bankowski showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bankowski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Mcgregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mcgregor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Mcgregor!