PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hank N Stank Mcgee (ranked 4451 p4p, 4441 weight class) and Mr Pbh (ranked 391 p4p, 392 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mcgee
vs
Pbh

170 cm
18
150
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
154
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 Helsinki, Hank N Stank Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Pbh!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pbh misses the shot to the body.
Mcgee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pbh was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with a body kick.
Pbh misses the body punch
and Mcgee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pbh throws the left hand but Mcgee avoids the punch easily.
Mcgee misses with a lunging right hand
and Pbh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcgee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Mcgee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mcgee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mcgee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Pbh coming out on top.
Pbh misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mcgee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pbh misses with an uppercut

and Mcgee moves into the clinch.
Mcgee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mcgee misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pbh up against the cage.
Mcgee tries to land knees in the clinch but Pbh avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee lands a nice uppercut.
Pbh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Pbh breaks the clinch.
Pbh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcgee doesn't seem bothered though.
Pbh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with a kick to the body.
Mcgee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pbh manages to avoid it.
Mcgee throws a wild body kick that Pbh sees coming a mile off.
Pbh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Mcgee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pbh blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcgee throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcgee as Pbh tries to tie him up.
Mcgee tries to land knees in the clinch but Pbh avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Mcgee.
Pbh dodges an elbow strike from Mcgee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pbh managing to block the knees to the body from Mcgee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mcgee trying to land knees to the body.
Mcgee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice elbow from Mcgee.
Pbh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pbh managing to block the knees to the body from Mcgee.
Mcgee tries a knee to the head but Pbh blocks it.
Pbh dodges an elbow strike from Mcgee.
Mcgee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Mcgee.
Pbh dodges an elbow strike from Mcgee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee pushes off an throws an elbow but Pbh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pbh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcgee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pbh dodges an elbow strike from Mcgee.
Mcgee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pbh.
Mcgee tries to land a knee to the head but Pbh blocks with his arms.
Mcgee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mcgee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pbh is trying to stall.
Pbh dodges an elbow strike from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands a nice elbow.
Mcgee leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands an elbow just above Pbh 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hank N Stank Mcgee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pbh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pbh! But no joy.
Pbh goes for a double leg but Mcgee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcgee continues to drive forward.
Pbh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pbh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pbh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgee.
Mcgee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcgee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mr Pbh seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Mcgee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pbh, pushing him back against the cage.
Pbh dodges an elbow strike from Mcgee.
Mcgee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pbh avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcgee.
Pbh blocks the elbow strike.
Mcgee misses with an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Mcgee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pbh is defending well for now.
Mcgee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mcgee trying to land knees to the body.
Pbh tries to stall but Mcgee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcgee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pbh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcgee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcgee misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee lands an elbow inside.
Pbh blocks an elbow strike.
Mcgee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pbh can do to turn this around?
Mcgee misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee tries to land a knee to the head but Pbh blocks with his arms.
Mcgee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgee pushes off an throws an elbow but Pbh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mcgee misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pbh jumps into guard, dragging Mcgee to the mat.
Pbh pulls Mcgee in close to prevent any damage.

Pbh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Pbh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgee stands up over Pbh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcgee looking to pass the guard.
Mcgee throws a strike but Pbh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pbh wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pbh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pbh trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Pbh controlling from the top position.
Pbh won't allow Mcgee to sweep him here.
Pbh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcgee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcgee can't keep his opponent in guard - Pbh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcgee is positioning himself well to prevent Pbh advancing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcgee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcgee trying to control from the bottom.
Pbh is controlling the pace.
Mcgee is not content to let Pbh control the position.

Pbh is working for a submission of some sort.
Mcgee is staying active underneath Pbh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hank N Stank Mcgee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pbh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcgee doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Pbh lands.
Mcgee throws a head kick but Pbh moves out of range.
Mcgee checks the leg kick.
As Pbh tries to get set, Mcgee tries to push him back and clinch up but Pbh manages to avoid the attempt.
Pbh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Mcgee moves into the clinch.
Mcgee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcgee avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcgee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pbh's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pbh.
Mcgee pushes off an throws an elbow but Pbh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Pbh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mcgee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pbh to the mat. Pbh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcgee postures up and lands a big shot to Pbh's brow.
Mcgee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pbh on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pbh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgee.

Pbh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcgee defends well.

Pbh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcgee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pbh controls Mcgee momentarily but Mcgee frees himself.
Mcgee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Pbh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcgee throws a strike but Pbh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pbh wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcgee tries to get out of the position.
Pbh looking to pass the guard.
Mcgee working a defensive guard here.
Mcgee being controlled here, momentarily.
Mcgee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pbh wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
Mcgee is pulling down on Pbh's head. It's preventing any offense from Pbh, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pbh wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pbh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pbh trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Pbh slips nicely into half guard.
Mcgee is trying to maintain the position but Pbh is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pbh wants to free his trapped foot but Mcgee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pbh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcgee!

Pbh has hold of Mcgee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mcgee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mcgee tries to hold on but Pbh postures up.
Mcgee is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pbh has taken his back.
Mr Pbh has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pbh avoiding Mcgee 's attempts to control his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Pbh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcgee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank N Stank Mcgee!