PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Torpedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor McGregor struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be a great matchup!

Torpedo
vs
McGregor

175 cm
26
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
181 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Torpedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Torpedo tries to work over McGregor's front leg with a kick but McGregor checks it.
Torpedo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily.
Torpedo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGregor but McGregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Torpedo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torpedo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Torpedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Torpedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
Torpedo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGregor avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Torpedo misses with a low kick.
McGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Torpedo. Torpedo gets slowly back to his feet.
Torpedo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a right hand to the body.
McGregor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torpedo shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torpedo.
Torpedo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torpedo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Torpedo.

Torpedo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGregor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Torpedo tries to advance to mount but McGregor denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torpedo working the ground and pound but McGregor is defending the strikes.
Torpedo tries to move into full mount but can't pass McGregor's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Torpedo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Torpedo dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Torpedo wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it.
Torpedo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Torpedo drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Torpedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torpedo throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torpedo shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregor sprawls well. He's pushed Torpedo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Torpedo shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Torpedo swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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.
Torpedo throws a poor cross that misses
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torpedo fails to land the takedown.
Torpedo tries for a takedown but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Torpedo tried to score with a low kick but McGregor checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Torpedo shoots in but no luck this time.
Torpedo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by McGregor as he checks the leg kick.
Torpedo fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torpedo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGregor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGregor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Torpedo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Torpedo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Torpedo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Torpedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Torpedo shoots in but no luck this time.
Torpedo throws a chopping leg kick but McGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Torpedo misses with a body shot.
Torpedo shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Torpedo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torpedo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Torpedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Torpedo gets a double leg takedown into McGregor's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torpedo tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
Torpedo pushes down on McGregor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Torpedo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGregor is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torpedo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Torpedo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Torpedo thowing shots but they're missing.
Torpedo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGregor hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torpedo punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torpedo controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns McGregor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Torpedo 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.
Torpedo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McGregor avoids a series of strikes thrown by Torpedo.
Billy Torpedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torpedo looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Torpedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torpedo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Torpedo!
An out of breath Billy Torpedo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.