PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean Stevenson Jr (ranked 4330 p4p, 3712 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGregor's choice of entrance music: The Foggy Dew. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Stevenson Jr
vs
McGregor

183 cm
18
146
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
150
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Urban Fighter
Conquer

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 Hilo, Sean Stevenson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a two punch combo.
McGregor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stevenson Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Stevenson Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Stevenson Jr blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor misses with a hook
and Stevenson Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Stevenson Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Stevenson Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson Jr moves out of range easily.
Stevenson Jr slips a straight right by McGregor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson Jr staying out of range there.
McGregor throws a right hand that Stevenson Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson Jr also avoids with ease.
As McGregor looks to move away, Stevenson Jr throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
Stevenson Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Stevenson Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson Jr counters with a leg kick.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Stevenson Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor looks winded!
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Stevenson Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Stevenson Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor swings widly with a right hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
McGregor throws a combination that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Stevenson Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Stevenson Jr to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a right hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Stevenson Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
McGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Stevenson Jr counters with a two punch combo.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevenson Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A low kick from McGregor is predictable there
and Stevenson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a two punch combo.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Stevenson Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson Jr.
It looked like Stevenson Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevenson Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGregor misses with a hook.
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stevenson Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGregor misses with a hook
and Stevenson Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGregor's knee momentarily.
McGregor throws a combination that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a low kick, right behind McGregor 's knee.
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from McGregor is predictable there
and Stevenson Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a low kick, right behind McGregor 's knee.
McGregor throws a combination that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Stevenson Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson Jr moves away and avoids it.
McGregor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStevenson Jr.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevenson Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Stevenson Jr slips a straight right by McGregor.
Stevenson Jr slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Stevenson Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A low kick from McGregor misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Stevenson Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a two punch combo.
McGregor misses with an uppercut

and Stevenson Jr moves into the clinch.
Stevenson Jr scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Stevenson Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Stevenson Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor tries to land a body kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a two punch combo.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Stevenson Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor scores with a spinning back kick!
Sean Stevenson Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor scores with a push kick.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGregor is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Stevenson Jr slips under a jab from McGregor.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor throws a jab when Stevenson Jr was well out of range.
Stevenson Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor swings widly with a right hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Stevenson Jr is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson Jr slips the punch.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Stevenson Jr is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stevenson Jr blocks a jab.
As McGregor looks to move away, Stevenson Jr throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
Stevenson Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a two punch combo.
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a good low kick that McGregor was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a two punch combo.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevenson Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
It looked like Stevenson Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor throws a head kick but Stevenson Jr moves out of range.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson Jr moves out of range easily.
Stevenson Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Stevenson Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Stevenson Jr slips a jab from McGregor.
McGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor thows a leg kick but Stevenson Jr checks it
and Stevenson Jr counters with a good low kick that McGregor was not able to check.
Stevenson Jr slips a straight right by McGregor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson Jr throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stevenson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGregor thinking.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevenson Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stevenson Jr slips under a jab from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Stevenson Jr counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A lazy body kick from McGregor
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Stevenson Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stevenson Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGregor thows a leg kick but Stevenson Jr checks it
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson Jr counters with a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Stevenson Jr moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
Stevenson Jr is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson Jr attempts a counter takedown but McGregor avoids it well and moves away.
McGregor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stevenson Jr checks it well.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
As McGregor looks to move away, Stevenson Jr throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson Jr.
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from McGregor is predictable there
and Stevenson Jr counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Stevenson Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevenson Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor throws out a loose jab but Stevenson Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a two punch combo.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson Jr moves out of range easily.
Stevenson Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a good low kick that McGregor was not able to check.
A jab from McGregor misses.
Stevenson Jr throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a hook to the side of Stevenson Jr's head but Stevenson Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevenson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
McGregor looks to throw a body kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor throws a head kick but Stevenson Jr moves out of range.
Stevenson Jr is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a right hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a two punch combo.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGregor throws a combination that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevenson Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor thows a leg kick but Stevenson Jr checks it
and Stevenson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGregor swings widly with a right hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Stevenson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevenson Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson Jr.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Sean Stevenson Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor throws a combination that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGregor looks to throw a body kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Stevenson Jr counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGregor misses with a hook.
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 by McGregor misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
McGregor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor throws a lazy body kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a good low kick that McGregor was not able to check.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stevenson Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevenson Jr counters with a low kick, right behind McGregor 's knee.
McGregor misses with a right hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Stevenson Jr counters with a two punch combo.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Stevenson Jr avoids it well.
McGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Stevenson Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Stevenson Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Stevenson Jr is out of range.
Stevenson Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stevenson Jr slips under a jab.
Stevenson Jr tries to counter by clinching up but McGregor breaks away and moves out of range.
McGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Stevenson Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor throws a head kick but Stevenson Jr moves out of range.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Stevenson Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Sean Stevenson Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Stevenson Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevenson Jr 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Stevenson Jr!
The defeated Conor McGregor had this to say: 'You might win some, you might lose some. But you go in, you challenge yourself, you become a better man, a better individual, a better fighter.'.