PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slim Jim is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McGregor
vs
Jim

180 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slim Jim !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jim 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.
Jim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
Jim checks a leg kick.
Jim checks a leg kick.
Jim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jim . That did some damage!
Jim shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Jim 's front leg but catches the back leg as Jim tries to avoid it.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Jim blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Jim responds with a good body kick, but McGregor manages to step out the way in time.
Good work by Jim as he checks the leg kick.
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jim throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Jim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor throws a leg kick that misses.
Jim moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Jim misses.
Jim shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Jim .
McGregor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGregor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGregor throws out a leg kick but Jim moves out of range and McGregor only half commits.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor tries a low kick but Jim avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGregor throws out a leg kick but Jim moves out of range and McGregor only half commits.
McGregor misses with a hook to the body
letting Jim counter with a right hand.
McGregor throws a chopping leg kick but Jim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jim fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor tries to score with a low kick but Jim moves his leg out of the way.
Jim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGregor defends it well.
Good work by Jim as he checks the leg kick.
Jim tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Jim dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGregor thumps Jim with a low kick.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jim checks a leg kick nicely.
Jim tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor misses with a leg kick.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jim manages to avoid it.
Good work by Jim as he checks the leg kick.
Jim with the counter takedown but McGregor avoids it easily.
Jim blocks a leg kick.
Jim blocks a low kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Jim 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jim checks a leg kick.
Jim shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
Jim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jim 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGregor throws out a leg kick but Jim moves out of range and McGregor only half commits.
Jim feints the counter takedown.
Jim connects with a body shot.
Jim checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jim unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGregor lands with a shot to the body.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. Jim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Jim .
McGregor is looking to wear down Jim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGregor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jim is out of range.
Jim checks a low kick from McGregor.
McGregor tries to score with a low kick but Jim moves his leg out of the way.
And Jim tries to counter it with a takedown but McGregor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Jim off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Jim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jim wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
Jim avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor throws a leg kick

and Jim counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jim is looking to advance position but McGregor won't allow it.

McGregor with the active half guard here but Jim passes nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jim throws an elbow but McGregor slips to the side and avoids it well.

Jim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGregor, who protects the arm well.
Jim staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGregor throws a low kick but Jim moves out of range easily.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jim can do to turn this around?
McGregor throws a low kick, looking for Jim 's leg but Jim calmly moves out of range.
Jim moves out of range of the leg kick from McGregor.
McGregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jim is able to avoid easily.
McGregor tried to score with a low kick but Jim checks it.
McGregor throws a low kick but Jim moves out of range easily.
Jim throws out a counter right but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
Jim checks a leg kick.
Jim tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jim manages to circle out of the way.
McGregor throws out a leg kick but Jim moves out of range and McGregor only half commits.
Jim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGregor.
Jim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregor sprawls well. McGregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jim gets slowly back to his feet.
Slim Jim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim stalks McGregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregor's face. McGregor staggers backwards, shaken.
McGregor catches Jim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGregor misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jim moves away.
Jim wants to clinch.
McGregor feinted with a counter takedown.
McGregor wants to slow Jim down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGregor.
McGregor tries a low kick but Jim avoids it.
Good work by Jim as he checks the leg kick.
Jim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGregor throws a low kick but Jim moves out of range easily.
McGregor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGregor throws a leg kick that misses.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jim .
McGregor throws a solid leg kick but Jim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGregor.
Jim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

McGregor actively working from the bottom here.

McGregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jim pulls his head out easily.
Jim wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
Jim wants to free his trapped foot but McGregor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

McGregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

McGregor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGregor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim tries to stand but McGregor is controlling from the bottom.

McGregor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jim passes into side control.
McGregor tries to buck Jim off but Jim is having none of it.
McGregor is working hard here to advance position.
McGregor prevents Jim from moving into mount.
McGregor is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jim misses with the ground and pound.
McGregor is trying to get back to half guard.
Jim misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McGregor tries to buck Jim off but Jim is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jim wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregor keeps working.
McGregor is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anderson McGregor will probably get the nod.
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.

Jim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGregor wants to slow Jim down by chopping away at his legs.
Jim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Jim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jim was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Jim replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGregor blocks it well.
McGregor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jim checks a low kick from McGregor.
Jim dives in and grabs McGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes down on Jim 's head and hops out.
Jim fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Jim .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Jim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGregor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Jim does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Jim checks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor swings widly with a right hand
and Jim counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Jim does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Jim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jim checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGregor throws a low kick but Jim moves out of range easily.
Jim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
McGregor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor throws a low kick, looking for Jim 's leg but Jim calmly moves out of range.
Jim tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
Jim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGregor as he jumps to the side.
Jim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
McGregor misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Jim .
Jim wants to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch position.
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jim .
Jim misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor tried to score with a low kick but Jim checks it.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and Jim counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jim tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jim somewhat.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor tries a low kick but Jim avoids it.
Jim digs a good body shot into McGregor's ribs.
Jim shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
McGregor stuffs the takedown.
Jim checks the leg kick.
McGregor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
A clash of legs there as Jim blocks the low kick.
Jim changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGregor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Jim sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by McGregor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jim tries for a takedown but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jim checks a leg kick nicely.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jim darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Jim into the cage.
Jim dives in and grabs McGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes down on Jim 's head and hops out.
Jim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands with a right hand.
McGregor motions for Jim to come forward. McGregor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jim shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jim fails to land the takedown.
McGregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jim is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Jim down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor connects with a leg kick. Jim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jim closes the distance and clinches up with McGregor, looking for a takedown. Jim pushes McGregor against the cage but McGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
Jim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGregor.
Jim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
Slim Jim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jim has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGregor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

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