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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geralt Of Rivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor MCconnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Geralt Of Rivia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor MCconnor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Rivia misses with a straight left.
Of Rivia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MCconnor tried to score with a low kick but Of Rivia checks it.
Of Rivia throwing a counter right hand but MCconnor manages to avoid it.
MCconnor doesn't manage to clinch there - Of Rivia circles away.
MCconnor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Of Rivia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Of Rivia digs a good body shot into MCconnor's ribs.
A jab from MCconnor misses.
MCconnor throws an off balance right hand
enabling Of Rivia to counter with a crisp jab.
MCconnor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MCconnor is looking to clinch.
Of Rivia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MCconnor.
Of Rivia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MCconnor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MCconnor.
Of Rivia cracks a nice hook into MCconnor's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Rivia lands a glancing blow to the side of MCconnor's head.
MCconnor throws a body punch but Of Rivia moves out of range.
Of Rivia misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Of Rivia.
We've been told by Of Rivia's head coaches at Diamond Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Of Rivia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Of Rivia drives through and clinches with MCconnor against the cage.
Of Rivia lands a nice uppercut.
MCconnor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Of Rivia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MCconnor is looking to break free of the clinch but Of Rivia has double underhooks.
Of Rivia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Of Rivia is struggling to control the position.
Of Rivia slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Of Rivia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Of Rivia.
MCconnor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Of Rivia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MCconnor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MCconnor working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Of Rivia.
MCconnor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia throws a punch but it's blocked by MCconnor.
MCconnor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Rivia misses with a hook to the ribs.
MCconnor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Of Rivia is working MCconnor over against the cage.
Of Rivia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Of Rivia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Of Rivia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Of Rivia scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Of Rivia.
MCconnor is working Of Rivia over against the cage.
Of Rivia misses with a body punch.
Of Rivia cracks MCconnor with a nice body shot.
Of Rivia works on MCconnor's body with a couple of short punches.
MCconnor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MCconnor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Of Rivia.
MCconnor blocks an uppercut.
Of Rivia scores with a nice hook to the head.
MCconnor misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Of Rivia.
A short uppercut from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia lands with a light punch inside.
Of Rivia can't find room to land a body shot as MCconnor controls the action.
Of Rivia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Of Rivia has MCconnor pressed against the cage, preventing MCconnor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Of Rivia lands with a light punch inside.
MCconnor is trying to break the clinch but Of Rivia is controlling him.
MCconnor blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Of Rivia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Of Rivia.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Of Rivia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Of Rivia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MCconnor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Rivia lands a left hand.
MCconnor is still on wobbly legs! Can Of Rivia finish him?
MCconnor has had enough of the clinch but Of Rivia keeps him there for the moment.
Of Rivia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
Of Rivia misses with a punch on the inside.
MCconnor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor working hard to break the clinch.
MCconnor seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Of Rivia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Of Rivia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
Of Rivia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
MCconnor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Of Rivia stuns MCconnor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MCconnor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Of Rivia throws out a powerful jab.
MCconnor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Of Rivia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MCconnor's elbow.
MCconnor is trying to break the clinch but Of Rivia is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Rivia lands a left hand.
Of Rivia is struggling to control the position.
Of Rivia lands a left hand that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Of Rivia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geralt Of Rivia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MCconnor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Geralt Of Rivia is winning the standup battle so far.
Of Rivia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MCconnor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Of Rivia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MCconnor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Of Rivia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MCconnor can do to turn this around?
MCconnor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Of Rivia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MCconnor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MCconnor closes the distance and clinches.
Of Rivia gets through MCconnor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Of Rivia lands a nice uppercut.
MCconnor is looking to break free of the clinch but Of Rivia has double underhooks.
Geralt Of Rivia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Of Rivia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MCconnors head.
Of Rivia lands a hook that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Rivia lands a nice shot to the body.
Of Rivia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Of Rivia tries a body shot but MCconnor blocks it.
Of Rivia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MCconnors head.
Of Rivia lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Rivia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Of Rivia lands a hook that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
MCconnor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Of Rivia is stalling here.
Of Rivia misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MCconnor.
MCconnor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Of Rivia closes the distance and clinches.
MCconnor is trying to push Of Rivia away but Of Rivia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MCconnor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MCconnor tries to close the distance and clinch but Of Rivia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MCconnor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Of Rivia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Of Rivia misses with a wild body shot.
MCconnor throws out a powerful jab.
MCconnor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Of Rivia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Of Rivia digs a good hook to MCconnor's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor tries to clinch but Of Rivia is having none of it.
Of Rivia misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MCconnor tries to clinch up
and Of Rivia counters with a straight right hand.
Of Rivia moves into the clinch successfully.
Of Rivia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MCconnors head.
Of Rivia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Rivia stalls.
MCconnor is trying to break the clinch but Of Rivia has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MCconnor.
Of Rivia struggles to land a body shot inside as MCconnor controls his hands.
MCconnor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Of Rivia backwards.
Of Rivia lands a nice uppercut.
Of Rivia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
Of Rivia scores with a shoulder strike.
Of Rivia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Of Rivia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MCconnor backwards.
MCconnor tries to throw a body punch but Of Rivia avoids it by throwing MCconnor back against the cage.
Of Rivia is pushing MCconnor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Of Rivia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Of Rivia works on MCconnor's body with a couple of short punches.
MCconnor has had enough of the clinch but Of Rivia keeps him there for the moment.
MCconnor tries a body shot but Of Rivia blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Of Rivia as the two fighters clinch.
Of Rivia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MCconnor throws a head punch that misses.
Of Rivia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Of Rivia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Of Rivia lands a right hand.
Of Rivia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MCconnor is breathing heavily.
Of Rivia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Of Rivia creates a bit of space for himself and rocks MCconnor with a big uppercut! MCconnor tries to clinch up but Of Rivia pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples MCconnor to the mat! MCconnor covers up and Of Rivia unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Geralt Of Rivia!
Geralt Of Rivia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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