PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris McGregoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Dinklage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris McGregoor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Dinklage's chin.

McGregoor
vs
Dinklage

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
147 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris McGregoor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregoor circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregoor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGregoor moves out of range as Dinklage strikes.
McGregoor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dinklage.
McGregoor dodges the punch combination from Dinklage.
McGregoor goes for a double leg but Dinklage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dinklage continues to drive forward.

Oooooh!!! Dinklage has knocked McGregoor down with a huge combo! Dinklage steps away and waves a wobbly McGregoor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Chris McGregoor has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Dinklage. Those never looked like landing.
Dinklage throws an overhand right that lands on McGregoor's shoulder, as McGregoor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregoor dives in and grabs Dinklage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dinklage pushes down on McGregoor's head and hops out.
McGregoor blocks a jab.
McGregoor shoots in but Dinklage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dinklage is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris McGregoor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregoor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinklage tries to clinch there but McGregoor circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregoor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dinklage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinklage loads up on a big right hand but McGregoor slips the punch.
McGregoor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dinklage doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregoor circles away.

Dinklage moves into the clinch.
McGregoor prevents a body shot from Dinklage.
Dinklage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGregoor blocking some punches.
McGregoor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregoor wants to get back to striking at distance but Dinklage won't allow it.
McGregoor tries to score a body lock takedown but Dinklage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Dinklage scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGregoor wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregoor blocking some punches.
Dinklage lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage tries a body shot but McGregoor blocks it.
Dinklage has a couple of punches blocked by McGregoor.
McGregoor wants to take the fight to the mat but Dinklage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dinklage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Dinklage.
Dinklage lands a left hand.
Dinklage misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Dinklage fails to land.
Dinklage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregoor or not.
Dinklage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregoor backwards.
McGregoor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dinklage misses with the head strike.
Dinklage digs a right hand into McGregoor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregoor's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregoor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGregoor prevents a body shot from Dinklage.
Dinklage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dinklage.
Dinklage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregoor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Dinklage.
McGregoor looking to slow down the pace here.
Dinklage blocks the elbow strike.
Dinklage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinklage lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregoor backwards.
Dinklage misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregoor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregoor's elbow.

McGregoor manages to break the clinch.

Dinklage clinches.

McGregoor manages to break the clinch.
Dinklage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGregoor throws a head kick but Dinklage moves out of range.
McGregoor is breathing heavily.
Dinklage throws a shot to the body.

Dinklage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregoor.
McGregoor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinklage to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Dinklage on the inside.
Dinklage scores with a shot to the side of McGregoor's head.
Dinklage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dinklage working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris McGregoor's cut.
That's time! McGregoor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dinklage drives through and clinches with McGregoor against the cage.
McGregoor wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregoor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dinklage walks away with a smile on his face. McGregoor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGregoor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinklage.
Chris McGregoor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregoor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dinklage takes a swing at McGregoor's ribcage but misses.
McGregoor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinklage.

Dinklage forces McGregoor back against the cage and clinches.
McGregoor blocks an uppercut.
Dinklage lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage misses with the head strike.
Peter Dinklage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dinklage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGregoor blocks a body shot from Dinklage.
Dinklage swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinklage has a couple of punches blocked by McGregoor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregoor trying to stall but Dinklage improves his position.
Dinklage lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregoor backwards.
Dinklage misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregoor is trying to pull guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGregoor wants to get back to striking at distance but Dinklage won't allow it.
McGregoor blocks an uppercut.
McGregoor tries to pull guard but Dinklage holds him up against the cage and eventually McGregoor drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris McGregoor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dinklage working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dinklage fails to land.
Dinklage prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dinklage swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dinklage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinklage throws a head punch that misses.
McGregoor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dinklage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dinklage swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Dinklage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinklage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinklage swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinklage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dinklage misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McGregoor jumps into guard, dragging Dinklage to the mat.
Dinklage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGregoor is proving hard to escape from.
Dinklage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGregoor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGregoor wants to sweep here but Dinklage controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGregoor has a closed guard, preventing Dinklage from standing up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGregoor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dinklage sprawls well. Dinklage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGregoor gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregoor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peter Dinklage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregoor shoots in for a double leg but Dinklage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dinklage wants to counter the offense by McGregoor and move into the clinch position.
Dinklage tries to clinch up but McGregoor circles away and keeps his distance.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dinklage instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris McGregoor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McGregoor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dinklage, pushing him back against the cage.
McGregoor is trying to break free.
Dinklage misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinklage.
McGregoor blocks a body shot from Dinklage.
Dinklage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGregoor jumps guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGregoor jumps guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dinklage prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris McGregoor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Dinklage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dinklage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinklage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinklage gets through McGregoor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinklage misses with a body punch.
Dinklage tries to work over McGregoor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinklage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregoor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dinklage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dinklage lands with a short shot to the head.
Dinklage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregoor backwards.
Dinklage scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGregoor looking for a takedown.
McGregoor tries to break free but Dinklage pushes him back against the cage.
Dinklage lands a nice uppercut.
Dinklage scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGregoor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dinklage after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dinklage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinklage.
Dinklage lands a body punch.
McGregoor blocks an uppercut.
Dinklage lands a shoulder strike.
Dinklage lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregoor backwards.

McGregoor is rocked!
Nice body punch from Dinklage - that landed with a thud.
Oh McGregoor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dinklage is working McGregoor over against the cage.
Dinklage lands a big right hand that drops McGregoor! The killer instinct kicks in and Dinklage finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dinklage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!