PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between TJ Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimble Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Mcgregor
vs
Cho

185 cm
27
135 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

185 cm
47
138 lbs
43 - 31 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, TJ Mcgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimble Cho!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cho.

Mcgregor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcgregor wants to take a breather but Cho is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor wants to stand up but Cho has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mcgregor is trying to control. Cho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mcgregor manages to mount him!
Mcgregor wants to control but Cho has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Mcgregor throws a strike but Cho avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mcgregor prevents Cho from getting back to his feet.
Mcgregor wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor is really struggling to control Cho but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cho wriggles free and stands up.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses.
Cho shoots in for a takedown but Mcgregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Cho scores with a takedown into Mcgregor's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcgregor trying to keep a closed guard but Cho is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor wants to improve his position but instead Cho has moved into half guard.
Mcgregor is trying to control but Cho passes into side control!
Mcgregor manages to get back to half guard.
Mcgregor is trying to control but can't.

That's four 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.
Mcgregor wants to get back to full guard.

Cho decides to return to a standing position.
Cho closes the distance and clinches up with Mcgregor, looking for a takedown. Cho pushes Mcgregor against the cage but Mcgregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
TJ Mcgregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimble Cho.
Mcgregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Cho. Cho gets slowly back to his feet.
Cho 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 Cho off to one side.

Mcgregor shoots in and gets a takedown into Cho's guard.
Mcgregor trying to control but Cho is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cho manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kimble Cho will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cho avoids the head kick by Mcgregor.
And Cho tries to counter it with a takedown but Mcgregor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cho shoots in for a takedown but Mcgregor shows good takedown defense.

Mcgregor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mcgregor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mcgregor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Cho has wrist control.
Mcgregor wants to stand but Cho is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.
Cho controlling Mcgregor's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cho shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcgregor sprawls well. He's pushed Cho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcgregor attempts a counter takedown but Cho avoids it well and moves away.

Cho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcgregor was covering up waiting for the punch and Cho finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Mcgregor scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcgregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
TJ Mcgregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimble Cho.
Cho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgregor sprawls well. Mcgregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cho gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimble Cho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cho is breathing heavily.
Mcgregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Mcgregor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cho was covering up waiting for the punch and Mcgregor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgregor wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.
Cho wants to stand up but Mcgregor is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho pulls Mcgregor in close to prevent any damage.
Mcgregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Cho is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four 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 is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcgregor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcgregor laying and praying for a moment but Cho takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mcgregor is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Mcgregor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mcgregor throws a head kick but Cho moves out of range.

Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcgregor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcgregor is trying to move to mount but Cho reverses beautifully and ends up in Mcgregor's guard.
Mcgregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mcgregor working for submissions but it's allowed Cho to get to half guard.
Mcgregor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cho stands and steps away. Mcgregor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Mcgregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcgregor wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cho manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mcgregor wants to control but Cho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcgregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor striking off his back but it's not causing Cho any problems.
Mcgregor wants to control the position but Cho says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mcgregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Mcgregor is working an open guard so Cho takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cho circles away from the clinch attempt.
TJ Mcgregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mcgregor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cho was covering up waiting for the punch and Mcgregor finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Cho pushes Mcgregor off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcgregor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgregor is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Cho gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho fails to land the takedown.
TJ Mcgregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimble Cho.

Mcgregor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgregor lands in his opponent's guard.

Cho has his feet on Mcgregor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mcgregor trying to control the action but Cho is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimble Cho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cho 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimble Cho!
Kimble Cho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.