PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Allahu Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg McConor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Akbar
vs
McConor

178 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Leviathan 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 The Island, Allahu Akbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Greg McConor!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConor lands a nice shot to the body.
McConor shoots in looking for a takedown but Akbar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McConor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akbar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McConor defends well and Akbar ends up having to push McConor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akbar shoots in for a takedown but McConor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akbar looks for a takedown but McConor sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allahu Akbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akbar dives in for a single leg takedown but McConor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McConor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Allahu Akbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akbar slips a jab and a cross from McConor.
Akbar feinted with a counter takedown.
Akbar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McConor is looking for the big counter here.
Akbar just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from McConor as Akbar shoots in.
Akbar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Akbar lands a two punch combo.
Akbar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from McConor. Those never looked like landing.
McConor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akbar at a distance.
Akbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akbar misses with a looping left.
Akbar misses with a hook to the body
letting McConor counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from McConor. No joy for Akbar on that attempt.
It seemed like McConor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Akbar.
McConor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akbar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Akbar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akbar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McConor but McConor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Akbar stuffs the takedown.
Akbar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akbar misses with a takedown attempt
and McConor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar misses with a lunging right hand
and McConor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McConor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akbar.
Akbar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akbar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McConor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akbar closes this distance looking for a takedown but McConor circles away.
Akbar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akbar is breathing heavily.
Akbar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akbar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McConor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from McConor.
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!
Akbar shoots in for a double leg but McConor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McConor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akbar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akbar misses with a left hand
and McConor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McConor slips a jab from Akbar.
McConor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck for Akbar with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg McConor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Akbar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McConor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McConor slaps away a takedown attempt from Akbar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McConor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akbar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akbar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akbar closes the distance and clinches up with McConor, looking for a takedown. Akbar pushes McConor against the cage but McConor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McConor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akbar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greg McConor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akbar dives in and grabs McConor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McConor pushes down on Akbar's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allahu Akbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akbar pinned against the cage. Akbar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McConor misses with a wild combination.
McConor stuffs the takedown.
Akbar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akbar with a lazy takedown attempt
and McConor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McConor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akbar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Akbar with that takedown attempt.
McConor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akbar throws a lazy uppercut
and McConor counters with a series of strikes. Akbar will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Akbar.
A combination from McConor does no damage.
Akbar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McConor as he avoids it easily.

McConor clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar prevents a takedown attempt there.
McConor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Akbar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akbar prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Akbar's face as he tries to break the clinch.

McConor breaks the clinch.
Greg McConor seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akbar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akbar throws a nice looking combination but McConor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McConor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akbar.
Akbar shoots in but no luck this time.
McConor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akbar.
Akbar swings for the body but McConor moves out of range.
McConor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akbar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConor lands with an uppercut that bounces Akbar off the cage and back into range.
Akbar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg McConor 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Akbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McConor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akbar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akbar shoots for a double leg takedown but McConor sprawls well. He's pushed Akbar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McConor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akbar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McConor pinned against the cage. McConor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akbar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McConor throws a jab when Akbar was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Akbar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Akbar with a lazy takedown attempt
and McConor counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allahu Akbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akbar dodges the punch combination from McConor.
McConor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akbar's head.
McConor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McConor looks to land a combination but Akbar avoids it well.
McConor fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConor looks to throw the jab but Akbar is out of range.
Akbar throws a sloppy body shot
and McConor counters with a stiff right hand.
Akbar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McConor swivels and escapes.
McConor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akbar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McConor's head backwards.

McConor pushes Akbar up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akbar wants to get back to striking at distance but McConor won't allow it.
Akbar letting McConor take a breather here.
McConor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akbar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConor lands with a right to the head.
Akbar wants to get back to striking at distance but McConor won't allow it.
McConor has Akbar pressed against the cage, preventing Akbar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McConor stalling in the clinch but Akbar improves position.
McConor pushes Akbar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McConor has him pressed against the cage.

McConor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McConor takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akbar tries to avoid it but McConor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akbar to the ground. Akbar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Akbar dodges the punch combination from McConor.
Allahu Akbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McConor slips under a jab from Akbar.
As Akbar backs off McConor throws a huge counter combo but Akbar manages to avoid it all.
Horrible takedown attempt by Akbar or perhaps it was just good defense by McConor, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on McConor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McConor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Akbar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akbar fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg McConor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McConor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg McConor!
A very excited looking Greg McConor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Allahu Akbar spoke after the fight, saying 'Death to America!'.