PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cono McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor has chosen foggy dew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Miller
vs
McGregor

170 cm
27
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralph Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cono McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGregor scrambles back to his feet.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.

McGregor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miller regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor is taking a breather. Miller 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.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGregor is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller is pressing down on McGregor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Miller looking for a guillotine here but McGregor defends easily.
Miller trying to control the position.
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregor postures up.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Miller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Miller wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from McGregor.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGregor has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position.
Miller passes McGregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miller wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
Miller passes to full mount!

Miller working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McGregor turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Miller off and cradles McGregor's limp body as Miller celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ralph Miller!
The defeated Cono McGregor had this to say: 'i will be back'.