PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Gerrie Schutte (ranked 6158 p4p, 491 weight class) and Connor McGregor (ranked 3290 p4p, 344 weight class). Schutte comes to the ring accompanied by Groot Voël Paradys. Gerrie Schutte has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Schutte
vs
McGregor

186 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

165 cm
26
133 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gerrie Schutte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Connor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schutte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Schutte misses
and McGregor counters with a thumping low kick.
Schutte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Schutte really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGregor scores with a body shot.
McGregor swings for the body but Schutte moves out of range.
We've been informed that McGregor 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.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick
and Schutte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schutte plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor sizes up Schutte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schutte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGregor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schutte dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
Schutte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Schutte's belly button to the back.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
McGregor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schutte if he has to take too many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schutte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGregor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schutte rather than just go for the knockout.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And McGregor responds with a good body kick, but Schutte manages to step out the way in time.
McGregor works Schutte's body with a nice hook.
McGregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schutte is able to avoid easily.
Schutte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Schutte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. Schutte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
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!
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Schutte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schutte blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick but Schutte moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGregor.
Schutte lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schutte connects with a body shot.
Schutte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Schutte rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schutte avoids a wild elbow strike from McGregor.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregor as Schutte tries to tie him up.
Schutte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schutte can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
Schutte throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor is working Schutte over against the ropes.
Schutte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schutte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schutte is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schutte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Schutte throws a counter high kick but McGregor was just alert enough to avoid it.
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Schutte is out of range.
McGregor jabs Schutte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Schutte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor is trying to counter with his kicks.
Schutte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schutte moves out of range as McGregor strikes.

Schutte closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Schutte defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Schutte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Connor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from McGregor misses
and Schutte counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Schutte to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
Schutte is looking to counter with head kicks.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Schutte shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Schutte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGregor thuds his shin into the meat of Schutte's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schutte.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Schutte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor throws a head kick but Schutte moves out of range.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses.
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schutte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schutte checks a low kick from McGregor.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Schutte.
A telegraphed right hand from Schutte misses the target.
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As McGregor looks to move away, Schutte throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Schutte.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schutte scores with a jab.
McGregor takes a swing at Schutte's ribcage but misses.
Schutte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schutte checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schutte manages to avoid it.
Gerrie Schutte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schutte ducks right into an uppercut from McGregor.
Schutte avoids a kick to the body.
Schutte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schutte throws a quick counter head kick but McGregor was just out of range.
McGregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schutte is able to avoid easily.
McGregor swings for the body but Schutte moves out of range.
Schutte appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick from Schutte.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schutte lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Schutte wants to clinch.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Schutte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schutte checks a low kick from McGregor.
Schutte looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schutte throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGregor! But no joy.
McGregor throws a push kick but Schutte slaps the foot to one side.
Schutte is looking for a counter combo.
Schutte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

McGregor is rocked!
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 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Schutte finish him?
Schutte moves out of range of the body kick.
Schutte went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good work by Schutte as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor 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! 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.

A head kick misses from Schutte.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schutte lands with a slapping head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Schutte is looking to counter with head kicks.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schutte lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Schutte's torso.
Schutte slips a straight right by McGregor.
Both fighters circling a little - McGregor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor throws a head kick but Schutte moves out of range.
Schutte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSchutte.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Schutte throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schutte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schutte was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Schutte moves out of range easily.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Schutte.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
McGregor throws the kick towards the body but Schutte avoids it.
Schutte will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schutte checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Schutte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor misses with a body punch

and whilst McGregor still has his hands down, Schutte counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends McGregor crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will McGregor be able to survive another onslaught?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses the jab.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Schutte moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
Schutte throws a counter high kick but McGregor was just alert enough to avoid it.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Schutte moved away.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Schutte.
McGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGregor misses with a hook
and Schutte counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor takes a swing at Schutte's ribcage but misses.
Gerrie Schutte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schutte throws a combination. McGregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGregor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Schutte.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor cracks Schutte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schutte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Schutte.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Schutte.
A head kick misses from Schutte.
Schutte tries a head kick but it misses.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schutte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Schutte's head back.
Schutte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schutte.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!