PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg McConor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

McConor
vs
Mountain

175 cm
25
152 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
147 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Greg McConor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rock Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mountain takes the fight into the clinch.
Mountain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by McConor.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mountain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mountain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mountain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by McConor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McConor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mountain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McConor letting Mountain take a breather here.
Mountain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McConor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mountain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mountain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mountain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McConor backwards.
McConor goes for a takedown attempt but Mountain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mountain effectively controlling the action here.
Mountain is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Mountain's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mountain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mountain scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mountain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rock Mountain.

Mountain moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by McConor.
Mountain stalling in the clinch.
Mountain stalling the fight.
Mountain receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mountain misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Mountain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
Mountain has McConor pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConor.
Mountain slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mountain.
McConor blocks an uppercut.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
Mountain scores with a shot to the side of McConor's head.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but McConor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mountain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McConor backwards.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
Mountain digs a right hand into McConor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McConor's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Mountain dominated that round.
That's time! McConor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mountain tries to clinch but McConor is having none of it.

Mountain has managed to clinch.
Mountain has McConor pushed against the cage.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as McConor controls his hands.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
Mountain controlling the action here for a moment.
Mountain misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConor wants a takedown.
Mountain just leaning against McConor, taking a breather.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as McConor controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain tries to work over McConor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConor.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by McConor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mountain stalling the fight.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain slows down the pace here.
Mountain lands a right hand.
Rock Mountain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConor letting Mountain take a breather here.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
Mountain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mountain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mountain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McConor up against the cage.
McConor blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain has McConor pressed against the cage.
Mountain prevents the takedown attempt.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mountain scores with a shot to the side of McConor's head.
Mountain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConor is trying to push Mountain away but Mountain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mountain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mountain is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg McConor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mountain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mountain misses with a body punch.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain scores with a shoulder strike.
McConor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mountain pulls his leg out and moves away.

McConor gets tackled into the cage by Mountain. Mountain maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McConor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mountain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McConor letting Mountain take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Mountain 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McConor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.

Mountain closes the distance and clinches.
Mountain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McConor up against the cage.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConor's elbow.
McConor tries to score a body lock takedown but Mountain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
Mountain scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Mountain.
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mountain slows down the pace here.
Mountain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mountain continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
McConor blocks a body shot from Mountain.
Mountain lands with a left to the head.
Mountain gets through McConor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mountain lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McConor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Mountain.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Mountain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mountain stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rock Mountain.

Mountain instigates a clinch.
Mountain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mountain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mountain misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by McConor.
Mountain scores with a shoulder strike.
McConor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Mountain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McConor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mountain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mountain stalling against the cage.
Greg McConor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain stalling against the cage.
McConor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mountain is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg McConor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as McConor controls his hands.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mountain misses with some punches.
Rock Mountain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mountain stalling against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Mountain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mountain 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Mountain!
Greg McConor was interviewed post fight and said 'Guess who's getting sacked...'.