PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pax Africa (ranked 6145 p4p, 497 weight class) and Conor Mcgregor (ranked 4443 p4p, 435 weight class). Mcgregor has chosen Hypnotize as his entrance music. Conor Mcgregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Africa
vs
Mcgregor

175 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pax Africa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Africa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Africa takes one to the side of the head.
Africa checks the leg kick.
Africa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Africa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mcgregor. Mcgregor obviously looking to wear him down.
Mcgregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Africa.
We've been hearing reports that Africa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mcgregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Africa. That did some damage!
Mcgregor throws a leg kick
and Africa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick but Africa checks it.
Africa is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Mcgregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mcgregor misses with a head kick.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcgregor connects with a solid leg kick.
Africa moves out of range of the leg kick from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Africa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Africa's head.
Mcgregor scores with a nice strike.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that Africa semi-blocks.
Africa blocks a head kick by Mcgregor.
Conor Mcgregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Africa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Africa is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick
and Africa counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Mcgregor throws a lazy head kick
and Africa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mcgregor. That's going to slow Africa down.
Mcgregor is looking to land body kicks.
Mcgregor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mcgregor misses with a combination
and Africa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgregor misses with a kick to the body.
Africa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcgregor throws a nice looking combination but Africa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Africa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgregor throws a nice head kick!
Africa avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor misses with a wild body shot.
Africa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Mcgregor.
Africa is looking for a counter combo.
Mcgregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Africa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgregor throws out a loose jab but Africa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Africa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mcgregor throws a series of punches but Africa avoids them all with ease.
Mcgregor lands a leg kick that knocks Africa off balance momentarily.
Africa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgregor.
Africa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Africa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Africa blocks a head kick by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Africa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mcgregor misses with a combination
and Africa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mcgregor misses with a low kick.
Mcgregor throws a shot to the body.
Africa checks a leg kick nicely.
Mcgregor lands a head kick. Africa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcgregor misses with a head kick.
It looked like Africa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Africa blocks a leg kick.
Africa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mcgregor misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Mcgregor misses

and Africa counters with a single leg into guard. Mcgregor didn't expect that.
Africa scoring with some ground and pound.
Africa controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor keeping moving, preventing Africa from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgregor wriggles free and stands up.
We've been informed that Mcgregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mcgregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Mcgregor misses with a head kick.
Mcgregor lands with a cross.
Africa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Africa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcgregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mcgregor - that will leave a mark!
Mcgregor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Africa's calf.
Mcgregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Africa's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgregor throws a sloppy head kick and Africa moves out of range easily.
Africa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Conor Mcgregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Africa appears to be looking for a big counter.
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!
Mcgregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgregor lands a jab to Africa's midsection.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick but Africa moved away.
Africa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Africa avoids the head kick by Mcgregor.
Africa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mcgregor lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick by Mcgregor misses
and Africa counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgregor misses with a jab to the body
and Africa counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick that is checked

and Africa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mcgregor is breathing heavily.
Africa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Africa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mcgregor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Africa wants to take a breather but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Mcgregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Africa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Africa is looking for a kimura but Mcgregor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Africa to get the leverage.

Mcgregor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor throws a sloppy head kick and Africa moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Africa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgregor misses with a low kick.
Mcgregor cracks the inside of Africa's front leg.
Mcgregor connects with a leg kick. Africa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Africa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mcgregor.
Africa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mcgregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick but Africa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mcgregor throws a body punch but Africa moves out of range.
Mcgregor swings for the body but Africa moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Mcgregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mcgregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Africa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Africa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcgregor wants to slow Africa down by chopping away at his legs.
Africa is looking to counter punch.
Africa moves out of range as Mcgregor strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses

and Africa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Africa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcgregor defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Africa tries to pass to full mount but Mcgregor defends it.
Africa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mcgregor reverses the position - he's now on top in Africa's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgregor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Africa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgregor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Africa looking to control.

Mcgregor stands and steps away. Africa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Conor Mcgregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two 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.
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Africa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick by Mcgregor misses

so Africa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Africa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Africa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Africa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pax Africa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Africa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Africa lands a couple of digs.
Africa trying to control but Mcgregor is working from the bottom.
Africa postures up in Mcgregor's guard and throws a big left but Mcgregor blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Africa is controlling him.
Africa wants to control from the top but Mcgregor keeps moving.
Africa throwing strikes from guard but Mcgregor blocks nicely.

Africa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcgregor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcgregor has escaped and now he's on top!

Africa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcgregor's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Africa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Africa is looking to advance position but Mcgregor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Africa regains half guard.
Africa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. Africa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conor Mcgregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Mcgregor stands up from Africa's guard - Mcgregor perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgregor misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mcgregor. Beautiful body shot.
Africa blocks the body kick.
It looked like Africa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcgregor.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pax Africa.
I think Mcgregor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Mcgregor!
Conor Mcgregor very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.