PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McConnell has chosen Immortal Technique Point of no return as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Money
vs
McConnell

170 cm
29
147 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

172 cm
22
157 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

AnonymouS

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conor McConnell!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Money with that takedown attempt.
McConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Money, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McConnell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Money is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McConnell throws a hook but Money blocks it.
It looked like Money wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McConnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
McConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Money tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McConnell swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McConnell swivels and escapes.

Money gets a takedown into half guard.
Money misses with a head shot. McConnell uses the momentum to regain guard.
Money is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Money with a flurry of punches that miss.
Money is working McConnell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McConnell wants to stand and escape but Money is having none of it.
Money is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Money has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money throwing strikes from guard but McConnell blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Money accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Money is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Money loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Money won't allow McConnell to get back to his feet.
Money missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Money in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Money postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McConnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McConnell wants to stand and escape but Money is having none of it.

Money has gone for a leg lock! McConnell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Money's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money has a closed guard, preventing McConnell from standing up.

Money throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Money working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily.

McConnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Money looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McConnell wants to stand but Money is controlling his posture from full guard.
Money looking to hit a scissor sweep but McConnell is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Money looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Money has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Money's legs - danger averted.
McConnell stopping the sweep attempt from Money.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McConnell's guard.

Money is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Money is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Money loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McConnell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Money loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Money throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McConnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Money pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McConnell is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Money throwing strikes from guard but McConnell blocks nicely.
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Money stops McConnell from standing up.
Money throws a strike but McConnell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

McConnell preventing the sweep.

McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Money has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Money's legs - danger averted.
Money looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Money is proving hard to escape from.
McConnell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Money dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Money misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Money misses with a takedown attempt - McConnell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Money fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from McConnell misses.
Money fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McConnell avoids it really well and circles away.

Money looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McConnell!
Money lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money throws a strike aimed at the side of McConnell's head but McConnell avoids it well.
Money in side control, throwing shots but McConnell defends.
McConnell is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Money are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Money goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McConnell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Money's guard! Nice work there by McConnell!
Eddie Money overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet.

Money is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McConnell defends well.
McConnell wants to get up but he can't break Money's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Money looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McConnell passes into half guard.
Money manages to get to full guard.
McConnell is looking to stand up but Money won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money wants to sweep but no luck.
McConnell tries to stand but Money is controlling from the bottom.

Money escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McConnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Money is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McConnell is aware though and is defending well.
Money not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Money working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily.
Money is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Money's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McConnell misses with a two punch combination.
McConnell throws a series of punches but Money avoids them all with ease.

Money dives in and scores a takedown into McConnell's guard.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Money.
McConnell wants to stand but Money is controlling the position.
Money trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Money postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Money stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McConnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Money working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Money.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Money lands a couple of elbows.
Money in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McConnell wants to get back to his feet but Money is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Money with a flurry of punches that miss.
McConnell wants to stand up but Money is controlling him.
Money working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell wants to stand and escape but Money is having none of it.
Money in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Money throwing strikes from guard but McConnell blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Money will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McConnell blocks a jab.
Money slips a jab and a cross from McConnell.
Money throws a shot from downtown. McConnell moves away and avoids it.
Money sizes up McConnell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Money lands a jab.
Money moves out of range as McConnell strikes.

Money gets a double leg takedown into McConnell's guard.
Money distracts McConnell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Money throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McConnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Money throws a big elbow that misses.
Money with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

McConnell is rocked!
Money scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McConnell is still in real trouble! Can Money finish him?
Money arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! McConnell's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Money!
Eddie Money took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.