PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Margarito Mcneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Morningstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margarito Mcneil has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mcneil
vs
Morningstar

192 cm
19
151 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

181 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Margarito Mcneil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucifer Morningstar!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morningstar has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Morningstar.
Morningstar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morningstar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mcneil looking to slow down the pace here.
Morningstar is working for takedown but Mcneil is calmly controlling the position for now.

Morningstar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcneil throws a lazy body kick

and Morningstar moves into the clinch.
Morningstar stalling.
Mcneil tries to pull guard but Morningstar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Morningstar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morningstar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Morningstar has control of Mcneil's left arm, preventing Mcneil from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morningstar wants to sweep but no luck.

Mcneil gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mcneil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morningstar shoots in but no luck this time.
Margarito Mcneil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Morningstar.
Morningstar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morningstar is looking to clinch.
Lucifer Morningstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcneil dives in and grabs Morningstar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morningstar pushes down on Mcneil's head and hops out.

Morningstar has closed the distance and engaged Mcneil in a clinch.

Morningstar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcneil misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcneil counters with a body kick that stops Morningstar in his tracks momentarily.
Morningstar dives in and grabs Mcneil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcneil pushes down on Morningstar's head and hops out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mcneil.
Morningstar moves out of range of the body kick.
Mcneil doesn't manage to clinch there - Morningstar circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcneil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Morningstar darts in and clinches Mcneil up against the cage.
Mcneil tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morningstar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcneil fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcneil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcneil jumps guard but Morningstar stands there with Mcneil around his waist. Mcneil gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morningstar keeps control of Mcneil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcneil working hard to break the clinch.
Morningstar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mcneil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morningstar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcneil gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morningstar.

Mcneil has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morningstar uses from the top position.
Morningstar passes into half guard.
Mcneil wants to improve his position but Morningstar is controlling well.
Mcneil won't allow Morningstar to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcneil trying to control but Morningstar postures up.
Mcneil tries to roll over but Morningstar keeps him under control.
Morningstar wants to pass to mount but Mcneil is defending the position.
Morningstar is thwarting Mcneil's attempts to control the position.
Morningstar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcneil wants to hold on but Morningstar pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucifer Morningstar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Morningstar throws a right hand that Mcneil ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcneil also avoids with ease.

Morningstar has closed the distance and engaged Mcneil in a clinch.
Mcneil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morningstar to keep the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Morningstar.

Morningstar breaks from the clinch.
Morningstar throws a head kick that Mcneil semi-blocks.

Mcneil moves into range and clinches up with Morningstar.

Morningstar manages to break the clinch.
Morningstar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcneil tries to counter by clinching up but Morningstar breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcneil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morningstar.
Mcneil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcneil is looking to counter the offense by Morningstar and move into the clinch.
Morningstar shoots in for a takedown but Mcneil shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morningstar.
Margarito Mcneil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Morningstar.
Mcneil misses with a body kick.
Morningstar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mcneil. Mcneil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morningstar goes for a double leg but Mcneil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcneil continues to drive forward.
Morningstar is breathing heavily.
Morningstar lands a head kick!

Mcneil is rocked!
Mcneil dives in for a single leg takedown but Morningstar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oh Mcneil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucifer Morningstar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morningstar fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcneil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcneil seems to have got his legs back now.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mcneil.
Mcneil throws a head kick but Morningstar moves out of range.
Morningstar misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar has a takedown stuffed.
Mcneil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mcneil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morningstar avoids the head kick by Mcneil.
Morningstar stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcneil. Mcneil gets slowly back to his feet.
Morningstar looks for a takedown but Mcneil sprawls well.
Mcneil pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Morningstar takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Mcneil.
Mcneil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morningstar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcneil is trying to force a seperation but Morningstar has the dominant position.

Morningstar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morningstar shoots for a takedown but Mcneil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morningstar lands a leg kick that knocks Mcneil off balance momentarily.
Mcneil closes the distance and clinches up with Morningstar, looking for a takedown. Mcneil pushes Morningstar against the cage but Morningstar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcneil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morningstar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcneil is fending him off so far but Morningstar persists. Nope, Mcneil circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcneil scores with a kick to the body.
Mcneil doesn't manage to clinch there - Morningstar circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar tries to clinch but Mcneil is having none of it.
Mcneil tries to clinch up but Morningstar circles away and keeps his distance.
Morningstar shoots in but Mcneil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcneil thinks about countering with a head kick.
Morningstar has a takedown stuffed.
Mcneil is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Morningstar. No joy for Mcneil on that attempt.
Mcneil throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mcneil explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Morningstar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcneil quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lucifer Morningstar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mcneil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcneil wants to clinch.
Morningstar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mcneil.
Morningstar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcneil avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcneil looks for a takedown but Morningstar sprawls well.
Mcneil tries to clinch but Morningstar is having none of it.

Morningstar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morningstar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Morningstar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Morningstar trying to control the position here.
Morningstar wants to sweep here but Mcneil controlling him for the moment.
Morningstar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mcneil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morningstar is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morningstar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mcneil actively working from the bottom here.
Morningstar throwing shots but Mcneil is blocking nicely.
Mcneil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mcneil trying to control here.
Morningstar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar stalling.
Mcneil gets full guard.

Mcneil is working an open guard so Morningstar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morningstar or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcneil, which made it look bad.
Morningstar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morningstar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mcneil counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcneil.
Margarito Mcneil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Morningstar.
Mcneil wants to break free but Morningstar has control.
Morningstar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcneil backwards.
Morningstar prevents Mcneil from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar is stalling here.
Mcneil is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morningstar is keeping busy.
Morningstar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcneil is looking to break free of the clinch but Morningstar has double underhooks.
Morningstar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mcneil is trying to break the clinch but Morningstar has him pressed against the cage.
Mcneil is trying to push Morningstar away but Morningstar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Mcneil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcneil tries to pull guard but Morningstar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Morningstar manages to break the clinch.
Mcneil moves in looking to clinch but Morningstar pushes him off.
Margarito Mcneil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucifer Morningstar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morningstar tries for a takedown but Mcneil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucifer Morningstar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morningstar 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucifer Morningstar!