PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Hurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McGregorMMA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor McGregorMMA will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hurst
vs
McGregorMMA

204 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Hurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor McGregorMMA!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregorMMA throws a series of punches but Hurst avoids them all with ease.
Hurst appears to be looking for a big counter.

McGregorMMA looking to score a takedown here. Hurst is defending well but McGregorMMA drives through and ends up in Hurst's guard.
McGregorMMA throwing strikes but missing.

Hurst has an active guard here but McGregorMMA has managed to pass into half guard.
Hurst is positioning himself well to prevent McGregorMMA advancing to mount.
Hurst is trying to maintain the position but McGregorMMA is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGregorMMA stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
McGregorMMA swats away the attempt to clinch by Hurst.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGregorMMA scores with a takedown into Hurst's guard.

Hurst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGregorMMA is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Hurst looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGregorMMA is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGregorMMA throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hurst is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hurst not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hurst is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Hurst has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McGregorMMA is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hurst.

McGregorMMA has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hurst tries to clinch but McGregorMMA is having none of it.

McGregorMMA drives through and clinches with Hurst against the cage.

Hurst is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGregorMMA is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hurst to the mat. Hurst regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hurst is trying to control the position but McGregorMMA postures up.

McGregorMMA stands and steps away. Hurst gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGregorMMA closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hurst to the mat! Hurst manages to get full guard.

Hurst looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hurst is breathing heavily.
McGregorMMA stands and throws Hurst's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hurst really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hurst struggling a bit here.
Hurst managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGregorMMA.
McGregorMMA controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurst wants to control but McGregorMMA postures up.
McGregorMMA advances to mount.
Hurst blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurst is trying to reverse the position but instead McGregorMMA has taken his back - oops!
Hurst trying to control but not successfully.

McGregorMMA is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hurst is trying to get back to his feet but McGregorMMA has full control of the position and if anything, Hurst has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McGregorMMA misses with a punch to the head.

McGregorMMA patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hurst tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hurst is squirming around, avoiding McGregorMMA's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurst wants to hold on but McGregorMMA pushes him away.

McGregorMMA working for a guillotine from mount but Hurst is in no mood to give up.
McGregorMMA misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McGregorMMA dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGregorMMA pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hurst gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGregorMMA to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hurst looking to control.
Hurst trying to control the position here.
McGregorMMA trying to control but Hurst is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst tries to strike from the bottom.
McGregorMMA is fighting to break Hurst's control of his arms but Hurst is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hurst is trying to control the position but McGregorMMA postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregorMMA engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregorMMA. That snapped Hurst's head back.
Hurst avoids a punch combination nicely.

McGregorMMA looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hurst!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregorMMA tries to move to mount but Hurst blocks the move with his legs.
Hurst is pushing McGregorMMA's head away, looking to escape. McGregorMMA manages to hold on to the position though.
Hurst manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGregorMMA trying to control from the bottom.
McGregorMMA throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hurst stalling away here and it's allowed McGregorMMA to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hurst controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregorMMA seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McGregorMMA striking off his back but it's not causing Hurst any problems.
McGregorMMA has control of Hurst's left arm, preventing Hurst from doing any damage.
Hurst will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

McGregorMMA has his feet on Hurst's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McGregorMMA has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hurst gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGregorMMA to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Hurst has his feet on McGregorMMA's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

McGregorMMA closes the distance and pushes Hurst back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McGregorMMA turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McGregorMMA showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hurst circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hurst moves into the clinch.
Hurst is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGregorMMA to keep the fight standing.
Hurst tries to pull guard but McGregorMMA won't allow it.

McGregorMMA wants the takedown. Hurst is fighting it off but McGregorMMA persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hurst's guard against the cage.

McGregorMMA drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGregorMMA jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hurst wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregorMMA passes Hurst's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hurst is doing well to control the position and prevent McGregorMMA from advancing to side control.
McGregorMMA takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregorMMA is looking to take a break and control but Hurst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hurst looking for submissions off his back.
McGregorMMA wants to pass to mount but Hurst is defending the position.
Hurst controlling the position for now.
Hurst is trying to control but can't.
Hurst tries to get to full guard but McGregorMMA has control of the leg.
McGregorMMA is thwarting Hurst's attempts to control the position.
McGregorMMA sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McGregorMMA missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hurst blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGregorMMA.

Hurst is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGregorMMA pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregorMMA tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hurst knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGregorMMA wants to take a breather but Hurst is having none of it.
Hurst looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

McGregorMMA has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hurst jumps guard but McGregorMMA turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurst is trying to pull guard but McGregorMMA turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurst is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

McGregorMMA has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hurst clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

McGregorMMA working for a choke but Hurst is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurst looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Hurst is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hurst trying to get back to his feet but McGregorMMA is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregorMMA struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hurst breaks McGregorMMA's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hurst is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Hurst avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGregorMMA keeping moving, preventing Hurst from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregorMMA comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregorMMA 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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