PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cain Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammy Owens will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mcgregor
vs
Owens

165 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
23
175 lbs
1 - 4 - 1

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Mcgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sammy Owens!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
Owens slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Owens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgregor.

Mcgregor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcgregor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Owens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Owens is pressing down on Mcgregor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Owens trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgregor is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcgregor pushes down on Owens's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mcgregor passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mcgregor controlling his opponent.
Owens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcgregor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcgregor wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens can't escape the position.
Mcgregor controlling from mount.
Mcgregor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcgregor avoids the attempt from Owens to control.
Owens is in all sorts of trouble here.
Owens has given up his back.
Owens can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgregor working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mcgregor has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Owens's body.

Mcgregor looking for the RNC.
Owens is trying to break free.
Mcgregor tries to keep control of the position but Owens is staying busy.

Owens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Owens breaks Mcgregor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mcgregor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mcgregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcgregor wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcgregor is pulling down on Owens's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgregor working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgregor is retaining full guard.
Owens forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Mcgregor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Owens is looking to slow Mcgregor down with leg kicks.
Sammy Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens misses with a kick to the body.
Mcgregor closes the distance and clinches up with Owens, looking for a takedown. Mcgregor pushes Owens against the cage but Owens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Owens misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick from Owens lands but Mcgregor takes it in his stride.
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mcgregor tries to move into range but Owens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Owens lands a two punch combo.
Mcgregor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcgregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Owens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Mcgregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens scores with a spinning back kick!
Owens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Owens.
Mcgregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Owens to score with a decent uppercut.
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mcgregor defending well as Owens loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mcgregor fails with the takedown.
Owens lands a front kick.
Owens is looking to chop away at Mcgregor's legs.
Owens jabs Mcgregor right on the nose. Mcgregor blinks but takes it well.
Mcgregor throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 throws an off balance right hand
letting Owens counter with a right hand.
Owens thuds his shin into the meat of Mcgregor's side.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcgregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Owens sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Owens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Owens throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgregor tries to counter with a takedown but Owens is quick to defend against it.
Owens punishes Mcgregor's body with a nice straight punch.
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
Owens throws a hook to the side of Mcgregor's head but Mcgregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Owens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Owens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcgregor on the side of the head.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Mcgregor moves out of range as Owens throws a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcgregor is defended easily by Owens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mcgregor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Owens is looking to slow Mcgregor down with leg kicks.
Mcgregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Owens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgregor misses with a takedown attempt
and Owens counters with a nice body shot.
Owens scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Owens takes a swing at Mcgregor's ribcage but misses.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Mcgregor.
Owens throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Mcgregor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mcgregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Owens seems keen to control Mcgregor's posture.
Owens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens wants to pass the guard but Mcgregor is defending well.

Mcgregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Owens pulls his head out easily.
Cain Mcgregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcgregor tries to roll over but Owens keeps him under control.
Mcgregor is not content to let Owens control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mcgregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.
Owens is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mcgregor moves forwards but Owens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mcgregor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Owens counters with a nice uppercut.
Owens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mcgregor shoots in looking for a takedown. Owens tries to sprawl out of it but Mcgregor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Owens! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Mcgregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens throws a nice head kick!
Sammy Owens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Owens moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mcgregor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owens's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcgregor off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Owens misses.
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Owens.
Mcgregor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Owens lands with a good body shot.
Owens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mcgregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Owens to score with a decent uppercut.
Owens misses with a straight right.
Mcgregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens misses with a kick to the body.
Mcgregor looks for a takedown but Owens sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Mcgregor gets a double leg takedown into Owens's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens keeping full guard, as Mcgregor tries to pass.
Owens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgregor is one step ahead there.
Mcgregor pushing down on Owens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Owens is concentrating on defense, preventing Mcgregor from advancing position.
Owens is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mcgregor wants to take a breather but Owens is having none of it.
Owens is trying to get back to full guard.

Mcgregor is working for a kimura but Owens is defending it quite comfortably.
Owens keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Owens trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mcgregor manages to pass to mount!
Owens is trying desperately to improve position.
Owens has given up his back.

Owens is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mcgregor gets his way!

Owens is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens wants to control his opponent's hands but Mcgregor gets his hands free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Owens 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Owens!
Sammy Owens seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.