PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konor McGregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moon
vs
McGregor

168 cm
22
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGregor scores with a nice right hand.
McGregor lands a high kick!
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
Moon is looking to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch.
McGregor scores with a decent looking hook.
McGregor tests Moon's chin there with a solid looking shot.

McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor jumps guard but Moon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moon just stands there and leans against the cage.

Moon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
McGregor lands a nice shot that snaps Moon's head back.

McGregor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moon is trying to defend but McGregor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moon gets full guard.
Moon pulls McGregor in close to prevent any damage.
Moon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Moon continues to stall.
Moon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Moon.
Moon trying to control the position.
McGregor wants to get up but he can't break Moon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McGregor with a nice head shot there.
Moon has McGregor pulled in close to control his posture.
Moon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Moon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McGregor off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGregor.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konor McGregor.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGregor manages to circle out of the way.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Moon.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Moon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Moon misses its target.
Moon ducks right into an uppercut from McGregor.
Moon drops his hands momentarily and McGregor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGregor throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon moves out of range of the body kick from McGregor.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Moon sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Moon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Moon sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGregor throws a head kick but Moon moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konor McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konor McGregor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Konor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor misses with a right hand
and Moon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGregor thinking.
McGregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Moon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on McGregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Moon pushes him off.

McGregor gets caught flat footed, as Moon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon stops McGregor from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Moon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGregor, up you get!
We've been informed that McGregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moon.
Moon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moon avoids it really well and circles away.
As McGregor tries to get set, Moon tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.
McGregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon shoots in for a double leg but McGregor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moon is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Moon circles away and we're back to standing.
Moon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konor McGregor.
McGregor wants to clinch but Moon slips to the side
and Moon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good shot there by McGregor.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss

and Moon counters by moving into the clinch.

Moon breaks the clinch.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moon instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Moon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Moon has him pressed against the cage.

Moon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moon walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGregor.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Moon pushes him off.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor tries to clinch but Moon is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Moon avoids nicely.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Moon keeps it at a distance.
McGregor tries to land a front kick but Moon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Moon shows good takedown defense.
Moon tries to counter by clinching up but McGregor breaks away and moves out of range.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Moon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Konor McGregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Konor McGregor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Moon tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor looks to land a combination. Moon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Moon blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Moon is looking to counter with head kicks.

Moon clinches.
Moon jumps guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGregor is struggling to control the position.
Moon blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is looking to take this one to the mat.

McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor darts in looking for a takedown but Moon gets double underhooks and turns McGregor into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor leaves Moon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGregor.
Moon shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Moon moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from McGregor.

Moon drives through and clinches with McGregor against the cage.
Moon holding his opponent close, against the cage.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Moon. Moon gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Moon is avoiding it.
Konor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Moon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGregor is trying to stand back up but Moon is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Moon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Moon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carl Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moon tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGregor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

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