PBP Commentary

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

Fin
vs
McGregoire

165 cm
24
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcos Fin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor McGregoire!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fin misses with a body shot.

Fin rushes McGregoire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fin blocks an elbow strike from McGregoire.

Fin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fin looking for a sweep. Not yet Fin, not yet.
McGregoire wants to control from the top but Fin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fin seems keen to control McGregoire's posture.
Fin continues to stall.

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

Fin working for a triangle but McGregoire defends it easily.
McGregoire postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fin wants to sweep but no luck.
McGregoire looking to pass the guard.
McGregoire postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And McGregoire tries to counter it with a takedown but Fin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGregoire avoids it really well and circles away.
McGregoire with the counter takedown but Fin avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGregoire but McGregoire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Fin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregoire defends well and Fin ends up having to push McGregoire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Fin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fin tries to circle away but McGregoire has him pinned against the cage.
Fin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGregoire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fin blocks an elbow strike from McGregoire.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregoire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregoire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregoire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fin has McGregoire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGregoire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fin blocks an elbow strike.
Fin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGregoire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fin goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGregoire prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fin jumps guard but McGregoire stands there with Fin around his waist. Fin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregoire smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcos Fin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fin forces McGregoire back against the cage and clinches.
Fin avoids a wild elbow strike from McGregoire.
McGregoire misses with an elbow strike.
Fin blocks an elbow strike.
Fin avoids the elbow strike from McGregoire, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregoire misses with an elbow over the top.
Fin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregoire throws an elbow but misses.
McGregoire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fin is trying to break the clinch but McGregoire has him pressed against the cage.
Fin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fin goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGregoire prevents it.
McGregoire throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregoire throws an elbow but misses.
Fin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregoire lands an elbow inside that Fin shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregoire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Fin pulls McGregoire into guard.
Fin wants to get back to his feet but McGregoire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGregoire trying to control the position from guard on top but Fin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fin trying to control the position.
McGregoire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGregoire has picked Fin up and slammed him! Fin can't keep hold of the triangle and McGregoire manages to pass to side control!
Fin is trying to get back to his feet.
Fin can't do much from the bottom here.
Fin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGregoire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fin fails to land the takedown.
And McGregoire tries to counter it with a takedown but Fin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Fin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fin shoots in looking for a takedown. McGregoire tries to sprawl out of it but Fin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGregoire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregoire with the counter takedown but Fin avoids it easily.

Fin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fin is looking to advance position but McGregoire won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Connor McGregoire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fin moves into the clinch.

Fin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Fin clinches up with McGregoire and pushes him back against the cage.
McGregoire prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGregoire lands an elbow just above Fin 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fin is trying to break the clinch but McGregoire is controlling him.
Fin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fin avoids a wild elbow strike from McGregoire.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Fin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregoire misses with an elbow over the top.
Connor McGregoire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGregoire lands a nice elbow.
McGregoire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGregoire blocks a body shot from Fin.
McGregoire misses with an elbow over the top.
McGregoire misses with an elbow strike.
Fin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fin tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGregoire throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregoire misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Fin - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregoire throws an elbow but misses.
Fin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGregoire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregoire as Fin tries to tie him up.

Fin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fin keeping moving, preventing McGregoire from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGregoire has picked Fin up and slammed him! Fin can't keep hold of the triangle and McGregoire manages to pass to side control!
Fin manages to get back to half guard.
McGregoire stalling.
Fin tries to roll over but McGregoire keeps him under control.
McGregoire controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fin tries to roll over but McGregoire keeps him under control.
Fin is looking to escape.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregoire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGregoire 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Connor McGregoire!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Connor McGregoire!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Connor McGregoire!

Connor McGregoire wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Connor McGregoire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.