PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Baggins (ranked 4485 p4p, 24784 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Baggins
vs
McGregor

182 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
155
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frodo Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Baggins feinted with a counter takedown.
McGregor scores with a nice head shot.
McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baggins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGregor misses with a double jab.

McGregor instigates a clinch.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baggins prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.

Baggins gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baggins wants to pass the guard but McGregor is keeping the position.
Baggins is working hard here to advance position.
McGregor is looking to stand up but Baggins isn't so interested in that idea.

Baggins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baggins wants to pass the guard but McGregor is keeping the position.

McGregor manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor is trying to break free.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Baggins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.

Baggins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baggins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Baggins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baggins has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McGregor is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McGregor is holding on tight.
McGregor trying desperately to get to his feet.

McGregor bucks up and throws Baggins to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Baggins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baggins, pushing him back against the cage.
Baggins keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Baggins gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McGregor regains guard.

McGregor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Baggins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for McGregor.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Baggins keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Baggins is controlling him.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Baggins is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bagginss head.
McGregor pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Baggins is controlling him.

Baggins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baggins manages to end up in side control.

McGregor sneaks out the side door and pushes Baggins away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.

McGregor has clasped his hands together around Baggins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McGregor stands up and beckons Baggins to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baggins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

McGregor closes the distance and pushes Baggins back into the cage.

McGregor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

McGregor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baggins to his feet.

McGregor clinches.
McGregor wants to break free but Baggins has control.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Baggins won't allow it.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.

Baggins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McGregor is trying to keep an underhook but Baggins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baggins trying to pass the guard but McGregor defending well.
McGregor is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGregor misses with a double jab.
Baggins drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGregor sprawls and moves away.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baggins, pushing him back against the cage.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.

McGregor rushes Baggins and presses him up against the cage.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor is trying to push Baggins away but Baggins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Baggins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

McGregor has one foot on Baggins's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McGregor rushes Baggins and presses him up against the cage.
Conor McGregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baggins takes a shot to the head.

McGregor tightens his grip and picks Baggins up, before dumping him to the ground. Baggins manages to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGregor gets to his feet - Baggins follows without any prompting.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baggins drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGregor sprawls and moves away.
Baggins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Baggins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor is breathing heavily.

Baggins tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Baggins has double underhooks.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.

McGregor breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Baggins attempts a counter takedown but McGregor avoids it well and moves away.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Baggins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baggins circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baggins swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baggins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Baggins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Baggins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGregor tries to clinch but Baggins moves out of range.
Baggins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baggins, pushing him back against the cage.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baggins has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor misses with a knee strike.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.

Baggins lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

McGregor has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Baggins is on him like a limpet, forcing McGregor back against the cage.

Baggins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McGregor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Baggins is looking for the choke from the back position but McGregor is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Baggins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McGregor is defending well though. Baggins let's go of the attempt for now.

McGregor showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Baggins patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

McGregor is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

McGregor gets a clinch.
Baggins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.

Baggins has picked McGregor up - he's going for a ride! Baggins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Baggins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Conor McGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.

McGregor has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Baggins is on him like a limpet, forcing McGregor back against the cage.

Baggins has hold of one of McGregor's legs. McGregor is fighting the takedown attempt but Baggins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

McGregor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Baggins is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Baggins avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Baggins attempts a counter takedown but McGregor avoids it well and moves away.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McGregor drives through and clinches with Baggins against the cage.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Baggins has double underhooks.
Baggins has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

McGregor gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.

McGregor decides to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGregor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McGregor escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baggins drops his hands momentarily and McGregor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good shot there by McGregor.

McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Baggins is controlling him.
McGregor tries to circle away but Baggins has him pinned against the cage.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Baggins tries to counter with a takedown but McGregor is quick to defend against it.
McGregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGregor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baggins did well to prevent McGregor getting side control.
McGregor tries to stand and escape but Baggins actually recovers to full guard.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

McGregor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baggins, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McGregor instigates a clinch.

Baggins lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Baggins trying to mount his opponent but McGregor defends it.

Baggins is trying to work for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.

McGregor manages to escape and get back to his feet!

McGregor clinches up against the cage.

McGregor breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

McGregor decides to stand and escape the position.

Baggins gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.

Baggins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

McGregor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McGregor feints and as Baggins raises his hands in defense, McGregor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGregor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baggins's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Baggins is working an open guard so McGregor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Baggins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baggins slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick but Baggins moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baggins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Baggins counters with a nice double leg into guard.

McGregor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Frodo Baggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

McGregor successfully pulls guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.