PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dangtran (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.

McGregor
vs
Dangtran

185 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Conor McGregor!
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, Joe Dangtran!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.

McGregor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dangtran to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGregor is looking to stand up but Dangtran isn't so interested in that idea.
Dangtran postures up and lands a big shot to McGregor's brow.
Dangtran trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dangtran stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangtran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dangtran takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGregor dips to his left and cracks Dangtran with an uppercut!
Dangtran walks into a stiff left hand from McGregor.
Dangtran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGregor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Dangtran scores with a takedown into McGregor's guard.

Dangtran decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGregor, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dangtran is defended easily by McGregor.
A shot to the liver by McGregor. Beautiful body shot.
McGregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands an overhand right.
McGregor cracks Dangtran with a good jab.
McGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Dangtran. Dangtran gets slowly back to his feet.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dangtran.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dangtran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for McGregor.
McGregor lands the left hand.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor lands a jab to Dangtran's midsection.
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dangtran.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGregor scores with a hook.
Dangtran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dangtran ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
McGregor lands with a hook. Dangtran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGregor works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dangtran.
Jab by McGregor.
Dangtran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Dangtran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.

Dangtran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGregor to the ground. Dangtran is now in McGregor's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. McGregor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Dangtran.
Dangtran keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Dangtran has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGregor uses from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dangtran pulls McGregor in close to his closed guard and prevents McGregor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dangtran looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGregor is one step ahead there.
Dangtran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McGregor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dangtran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
A left lands for McGregor.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. McGregor catches Dangtran right on the button with a cross.
McGregor connects with a jab.
A left lands for McGregor.
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dangtran.
Dangtran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dangtran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGregor.
McGregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Conor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dangtran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dangtran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dangtran.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dangtran.
McGregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dangtran's head backwards.
Dangtran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dangtran looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGregor with a hook.
Dangtran shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
McGregor lands with a hook. Dangtran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by McGregor - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor connects with the punch.
Dangtran misses with a double jab.
Dangtran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice takedown defense from McGregor. No joy for Dangtran on that attempt.
McGregor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGregor lands a head shot.
McGregor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dangtran was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
Dangtran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGregor defends it well.
McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGregor stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from McGregor as Dangtran shoots in.
McGregor stuns Dangtran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Dangtran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Dangtran crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dangtran stands up.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Dangtran with that takedown attempt.
McGregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dangtran at a distance.

Dangtran drives through with a takedown into McGregor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

McGregor has his feet on Dangtran's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McGregor with a jab.
Dangtran throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dangtran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Dangtran ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Dangtran.
Dangtran has a takedown stuffed.
McGregor works Dangtran's body with a nice hook.
McGregor misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGregor, as that shot connected.
Dangtran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dangtran.
Dangtran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McGregor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nice cross by McGregor.
Dangtran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGregor lands with a right hand.
McGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by McGregor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGregor.
McGregor catches Dangtran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dangtran fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGregor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dangtran can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangtran staying out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
Dangtran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGregor is fending him off so far but Dangtran persists. Nope, McGregor circles away and we're back to standing.
Dangtran takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGregor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dangtran. Dangtran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dangtran shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dangtran.
McGregor connects with a jab.
Dangtran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dangtran takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Dangtran off the cage and back into range.
Dangtran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Dangtran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGregor sizes up Dangtran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Dangtran shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGregor is trying to defend but Dangtran finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

McGregor kicks off Dangtran and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dangtran misses with a head kick.
Dangtran tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dangtran somewhat.
Jab from McGregor.
McGregor sizes up Dangtran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dangtran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGregor lands a nice shot that snaps Dangtran's head back.
McGregor misses with a straight left.

Dangtran drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGregor pushes Dangtran off and scrambles back to his feet.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Dangtran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dangtran misses with a takedown attempt - McGregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dangtran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joe Dangtran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by McGregor. Beautiful body shot.
McGregor scores with the left hand. Dangtran knows he should have avoided that one.
Dangtran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregor defends well and Dangtran ends up having to push McGregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGregor with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dangtran shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Dangtran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dangtran or perhaps it was just good defense by McGregor, which made it look bad.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Dangtran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Joe Dangtran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dangtran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Dangtran.
Nice uppercut there from McGregor.
Dangtran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Dangtran didn't see that one coming.
Dangtran fails with a takedown attempt.
Dangtran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor!