PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pyrrhus Epirus (ranked 2596 p4p, 280 weight class) and Conor OMalley (ranked 2910 p4p, 312 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Epirus
vs
OMalley

178 cm
26
171 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
176 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Thomspon 90%

Thomspon 90%
Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pyrrhus Epirus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epirus fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OMalley! But no joy.

Epirus forces OMalley back against the ropes and clinches.
OMalley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Epirus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OMalley is defended easily by Epirus.
A left and a right from Epirus both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pyrrhus Epirus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OMalley.
OMalley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Epirus pinned against the ropes. Epirus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been informed that OMalley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Epirus has closed the distance and engaged OMalley in a clinch.
Epirus gets underhooks to prevent OMalley's takedown attempt.
OMalley is working for takedown but Epirus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Epirus lands a shoulder strike.
Epirus lands with a right to the head.
Epirus lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Epirus.
Epirus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OMalley or not.
OMalley tries for a takedown but Epirus manages to get underhooks.

OMalley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
OMalley looks winded!
OMalley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OMalley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Epirus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. OMalley is working away from the top position though.
Epirus is not content to let OMalley control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epirus wants to get back to full guard.
OMalley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Epirus keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epirus wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OMalley trying to control the pace.
Epirus is doing well to control the position and prevent OMalley from advancing to side control.
Epirus trying to control here.
Epirus is trying to get back to full guard.
OMalley is keen to just control but Epirus is a slippery customer.
Epirus manages to get to full guard.
OMalley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Epirus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Epirus keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully.
Epirus wants to sweep here but OMalley controlling him for the moment.
OMalley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Epirus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Epirus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OMalley wants to control from the top but Epirus keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pyrrhus Epirus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OMalley circles away from the clinch attempt.

OMalley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
OMalley misses with the ground and pound.
Epirus is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as OMalley stalls from top position.
Epirus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Epirus is trying to control OMalley's posture but OMalley avoids it.
Epirus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Epirus tries to get out of the position.
Epirus manages to work his way to half guard, despite OMalley's best efforts.
OMalley stalling.
OMalley prevents Epirus from improving his position.
OMalley slows the pace down in half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Epirus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Epirus is trying to maintain the position but OMalley is very close to passing his half guard.
Epirus is staying active underneath OMalley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OMalley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
OMalley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
OMalley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Epirus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OMalley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Epirus trying to hold on to OMalley's head to control him but OMalley postures up.
OMalley prevents Epirus from improving his position.
Epirus trying to control but OMalley postures up.
OMalley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Epirus trying to control from the bottom.
OMalley thows a huge punch but Epirus dodges it nicely.
Epirus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OMalley is thwarting Epirus's attempts to control the position.
Epirus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
OMalley is keen to just control but Epirus is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
OMalley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Epirus defends well and OMalley ends up having to push Epirus into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
OMalley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Epirus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OMalley takes one on the button.
Epirus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Epirus clinches up against the ropes.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epirus lands with a left to the head.
Epirus is pressed up against the ropes. OMalley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Epirus down to the mat. Epirus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
OMalley misses with a takedown attempt
and Epirus counters with a three punch combo that has OMalley backing up. OMalley nods at Epirus to acknowledge the strikes.
Conor OMalley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OMalley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Epirus defends it nicely.
Epirus throws a big counter combination but OMalley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Epirus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OMalley.
Epirus fails in his attempt to clinch.
OMalley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epirus.
Epirus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Epirus leaves OMalley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
OMalley fails with the takedown.
Epirus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Epirus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OMalley.
OMalley with a lazy takedown attempt

and Epirus counters with a crisp one two that drops OMalley! Epirus thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves OMalley to his feet! OMalley is in big trouble!

OMalley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epirus. That's going to slow OMalley down.
OMalley is still on wobbly legs! Can Epirus finish him?

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OMalley shoots in and drives through. Epirus sprawls well.
Epirus thinks about countering with a body kick.
OMalley darts in looking for a takedown but Epirus gets double underhooks and turns OMalley into the ropes.
Epirus is looking for a counter combo.
OMalley seems to have recovered his senses.

Epirus has OMalley up against the ropes in a clinch.
Epirus lands a right hand that snaps the head of OMalley backwards.
Epirus lands a hook to the side of the head.
OMalley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Epirus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Epirus looks to land a combination but OMalley avoids it well.

Epirus darts in and clinches OMalley up against the ropes.
OMalley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Epirus lands a damaging elbow.
OMalley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Epirus after a bit of a struggle.
OMalley goes for a takedown attempt but Epirus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
OMalley fails with the takedown
letting Epirus counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyrrhus Epirus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Epirus thumps OMalley with a low kick.
OMalley with a poor takedown
and Epirus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OMalley tries for a takedown but Epirus circles away easily

and Epirus counters with a crisp one two that drops OMalley! Epirus thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves OMalley to his feet! OMalley is in big trouble!
OMalley shoots in looking for a takedown but Epirus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OMalley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pyrrhus Epirus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OMalley.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Epirus sprawls well. Epirus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OMalley gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epirus swivels and escapes.
Epirus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OMalley can do to turn this around?
Epirus wants to clinch up but OMalley keeps it at a distance.
OMalley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Epirus is fending him off so far but OMalley persists. Nope, Epirus circles away and we're back to standing.
OMalley is breathing heavily.
Epirus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epirus scores with a leg kick.

Epirus rushes OMalley and presses him up against the ropes.
OMalley looking for a takedown.
Epirus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Epirus lands a left hand that snaps the head of OMalley backwards.
Epirus is pressed up against the ropes. OMalley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Epirus down to the mat. Epirus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Epirus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OMalley. That did some damage!
OMalley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Epirus as he jumps to the side.
Epirus lands a leg kick that knocks OMalley off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley swinging wildly here.
No luck for OMalley with that takedown attempt.
Epirus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
OMalley shoots in for a double leg but Epirus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Epirus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Epirus closes the distance and clinches.
Epirus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OMalley's elbow.
Pyrrhus Epirus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Epirus works on OMalley's body with a couple of short punches.
Epirus lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epirus scores with a nice hook to the head.
OMalley is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Epirus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Epirus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epirus pushes OMalley back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epirus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epirus lands an elbow inside.
A short body shot lands from Epirus as the two fighters clinch.
Epirus crunches a lovely knee into OMalley's ribcage.
Epirus digs a right hand into OMalley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OMalley's gas tank.
Epirus lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epirus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epirus.
Epirus unloads a knee to the mid-section. OMalley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OMalley takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hand to the body from Epirus.
Epirus scores with a hook to the body.
Epirus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epirus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Epirus pushes OMalley back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Epirus looking to throw knees to the head but OMalley is blocking nicely.
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Epirus digs a right hand into OMalley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OMalley's gas tank.
Good body shot from Epirus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Epirus.
Epirus works on OMalley's body with a couple of short punches.
Epirus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epirus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OMalley backwards.
Epirus scores with a shoulder strike.
OMalley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Epirus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OMalley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Epirus lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Epirus.
A shot in the inside from Epirus.
A left hand lands to the body for Epirus.
Epirus lands a big knee! That's hurt OMalley! Oh, he's all over the place! Epirus lands another knee that sends OMalley to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyrrhus Epirus!