PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny OLeary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny OLeary has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

OLeary
vs
McGregor

155 cm
23
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny OLeary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel McGregor!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OLeary displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by OLeary.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OLeary.
OLeary misses with a kick to the body.
OLeary could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
OLeary wants to clinch.

OLeary clinches.

OLeary is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGregor can't fight it off and eventually OLeary manages to take the fight to the floor. McGregor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
OLeary throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OLeary might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OLeary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGregor is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OLeary trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OLeary gets to his feet - McGregor follows without any prompting.
OLeary is looking to clinch.
OLeary slips a jab from McGregor.
Daniel McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OLeary.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A jab lands there for McGregor.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
OLeary fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McGregor enables OLeary to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGregor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGregor wants to stand but OLeary is controlling the position.
OLeary wants to pass the guard but McGregor is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OLeary prevents McGregor from getting back to his feet.
OLeary looking to sit in guard and control but McGregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGregor wants to stand but OLeary has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four 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.

McGregor stands and steps away. OLeary gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
OLeary is looking to clinch.
OLeary doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
OLeary shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
OLeary is breathing heavily.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of OLeary's head.
OLeary throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGregor's waist but McGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing OLeary off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny OLeary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OLeary tries to move into range but McGregor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGregor lands with a hook. OLeary tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by McGregor - just one landing.
McGregor throws a head kick but OLeary moves out of range.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and OLeary moves out of range easily.
McGregor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from McGregor finds it's way through OLeary's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Danny OLeary will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and OLeary moves out of range easily.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGregor connects with a crisp jab.
Danny OLeary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OLeary walks into a left hand.
OLeary shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
McGregor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

OLeary is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGregor's half guard.
OLeary is trying to control. McGregor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGregor is trying to stand back up but OLeary is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor is not content to let OLeary control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OLeary trying to advance position but McGregor counters by regaining guard.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst OLeary is controlling him.
OLeary trying to move into half guard but instead McGregor has managed to sweep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

McGregor stands up and waves to OLeary to follow him.
OLeary avoids the head kick by McGregor.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGregor.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. OLeary was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OLeary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
OLeary shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor throws a head kick but OLeary moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OLeary takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OLeary on the side of the head.
McGregor thuds his right hand into OLeary's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
OLeary shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny OLeary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OLeary blocks a head kick by McGregor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGregor scores with a head kick.
McGregor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between OLeary's hands.
The crowd cheers as McGregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. OLeary doesn't seem phased though.
OLeary walks into a straight right hand from McGregor.
OLeary attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
OLeary takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGregor scores with a nice right hand.
McGregor lands a jab to the head.
A jab from McGregor finds it's way through OLeary's defenses.
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
OLeary takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and OLeary moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as McGregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. OLeary doesn't seem phased though.
OLeary takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from McGregor.
McGregor connects with a high kick.
OLeary blocks a head kick by McGregor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OLeary changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but OLeary manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OLeary closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OLeary avoids the head kick by McGregor.
OLeary shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
OLeary on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OLeary walks into a stiff left hand from McGregor.
McGregor lands with a straight right. OLeary didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
OLeary walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OLeary ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGregor.
OLeary blocks a head kick by McGregor.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
McGregor jabs OLeary right on the nose. OLeary blinks but takes it well.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OLeary tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on OLeary's shoulder, as OLeary tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

OLeary on the wrong end of a nice hook.
OLeary shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGregor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniel McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor throws a head kick but OLeary moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
OLeary moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor throws a head kick but OLeary moves out of range.
OLeary blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
OLeary looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
OLeary takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
OLeary ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor scores with a head kick.
OLeary slips under a jab.
McGregor throws a head kick but OLeary moves out of range.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. OLeary was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.
OLeary fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor moves out of range as OLeary throws a body kick.
OLeary shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
OLeary shoots in for a double leg but McGregor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny OLeary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor looks to land a left hand but OLeary moved out of range nicely.
McGregor lands a high kick!
OLeary blocks a head kick by McGregor.
OLeary takes a head kick and keeps coming.
OLeary tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OLeary somewhat.
OLeary takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
OLeary blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands a jab.
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but OLeary seems unphased.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGregor.
OLeary defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor dips to his left and cracks OLeary with an uppercut!
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and OLeary moves out of range easily.
OLeary takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor lands a high kick!
Daniel McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by OLeary.
McGregor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGregor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGregor connects with a crisp jab.
McGregor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGregor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and OLeary moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.
OLeary displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor throws a head kick but OLeary moves out of range.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and OLeary moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by OLeary.
McGregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of OLeary's head.
A head kick from McGregor lands but OLeary takes it in his stride.

OLeary moves into the clinch successfully.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on OLeary's shoulder, as OLeary tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by OLeary.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OLeary slips under a jab from McGregor.
OLeary looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor cracks OLeary with a right hand to the side of the head.
OLeary blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

OLeary closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - OLeary lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OLeary wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor wants to stand up but OLeary is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

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