PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rockwell Mcgee (ranked 380 p4p, 991 weight class) and Johnny Bronco (ranked 57 p4p, 134 weight class). Mcgee comes to the cage accompanied by No More Hot Dogs. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bronco's choice of entrance music: The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcgee
vs
Bronco

186 cm
29
161
13 - 5 - 0

175 cm
38
170
37 - 19 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
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Cardio machine

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockwell Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Johnny Bronco!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronco throws a sloppy body shot
and Mcgee counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A swing and a miss from Mcgee.
Bronco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mcgee defends it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronco as he connects with a hook.
Mcgee loads up on a big right hand but Bronco slips the punch.
Bronco looks to land a right hand but Mcgee moved out of range.
Mcgee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bronco wants to clinch up but Mcgee keeps it at a distance.
Mcgee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcgee enables Bronco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcgee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee can't keep his opponent in guard - Bronco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bronco is trying to work for a kimura but Mcgee is defending well.
Mcgee is trying to stand up here but Bronco is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcgee defending well though.
Mcgee is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Scrap Squad that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mcgee looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgee is staying active underneath Bronco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet.
Bronco is looking to advance position but Mcgee won't allow it.
Mcgee tries to kick Bronco off but Bronco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bronco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mcgee is trying to stand up here but Bronco is controlling him well.
Bronco is keen to just control but Mcgee is a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bronco shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two 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.
Mcgee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronco lands a jab to the nose.
Bronco scores with a jab.
Mcgee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronco moves away.
Good exchange - Bronco coming out on top.
Mcgee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronco shoots and misses
and Mcgee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Bronco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcgee's waist but Mcgee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronco off to one side.
Rockwell Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.
Mcgee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronco misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee missing with a left hand there. Bronco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcgee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronco.
Rockwell Mcgee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bronco has Mcgee up against the cage in a clinch.
Bronco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Mcgee.
Bronco lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
Bronco managing to block the knees to the body from Mcgee.
Mcgee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bronco lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
Mcgee misses with the head strike.
Bronco digs a right hand underneath Mcgee's ribcage. Mcgee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bronco scores with a shot to the side of Mcgee's head.
Bronco works on Mcgee's body with a couple of short punches.
Mcgee tries to land a knee to the head but Bronco blocks with his arms.
Mcgee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bronco is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronco.

Bronco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mcgee gets to his feet - Bronco follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee misses with a looping right.
Johnny Bronco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgee.
Bronco misses with a hook
and Mcgee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronco.
Bronco looks for a takedown but Mcgee sprawls well.
Mcgee misses with a looping right.
Bronco fails with a takedown attempt.
Bronco lands with an uppercut that bounces Mcgee off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Bronco will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Bronco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcgee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bronco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Bronco jumps guard.
Bronco has a closed guard, preventing Mcgee from standing up.
Bronco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcgee wants to get up but he can't break Bronco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bronco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Mcgee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rockwell Mcgee is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgee swinging wildly here.
Mcgee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco shoots in but Mcgee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bronco tries for a takedown but Mcgee circles away easily
and Mcgee counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcgee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronco backwards.

Bronco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Bronco looking for a guillotine here but Mcgee defends easily.
Mcgee wants to stand but Bronco is controlling his posture from full guard.

Bronco is working an open guard so Mcgee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mcgee lands a nice hook to Bronco's body. Bronco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mcgee thuds a left hand into Bronco's body.
Bronco jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mcgee.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronco as he connects with a hook.
Mcgee misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bronco moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Mcgee fails to land.
Bronco lands a shot to the body.
Mcgee tries to land a knee to the head but Bronco blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronco.
Bronco avoiding damage as Mcgee throws knees to the body.
Mcgee lands with a light punch inside.
Bronco can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgee controls the action.
Mcgee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcgee has a couple of punches blocked by Bronco.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but Mcgee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rockwell Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.
Mcgee misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcgee misses with a knee to the head.

Bronco pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is looking to stand up but Bronco won't let him.
Mcgee preventing the sweep.
Mcgee tries to stand but Bronco is controlling from the bottom.

Mcgee stands up from Bronco's guard - Mcgee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mcgee misses with a hook. Bronco ducked under it nicely.
Mcgee swings for the body but Bronco moves out of range.
Bronco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronco looks to throw the jab but Mcgee is out of range.
Mcgee walks into a straight right hand from Bronco.
Bronco misses with a looping left.

Bronco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcgee napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Mcgee throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgee misses with a double jab
and Bronco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgee throws a series of punches but Bronco moves out of range.

Bronco closes the distance and pushes Mcgee back into the cage.
Bronco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcgee.

Bronco pulls Mcgee into guard.

Mcgee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mcgee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bronco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bronco misses with a hook. Mcgee ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rockwell Mcgee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mcgee sizes up Bronco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mcgee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgee lands with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Mcgee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mcgee.

Bronco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Mcgee is defending against the submission attempts here by Bronco.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bronco is working for a submission of some sort.
Bronco stops Mcgee from getting back to his feet.
Mcgee pushes Bronco off but Bronco dives into side control.
Mcgee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bronco.
Mcgee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bronco postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mcgee is trying to buck Bronco off.
Bronco throws a strike aimed at the side of Mcgee's head but Mcgee avoids it well.
Mcgee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco cracks Mcgee with a big elbow.
Mcgee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bronco connects with a decent elbow.
Mcgee is trying to get back to his feet.
Mcgee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bronco working the body and head with strikes.
Mcgee defending against the ground and pound.
Mcgee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mcgee avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bronco.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Mcgee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco throws an elbow but Mcgee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mcgee is pushing Bronco's head away, looking to escape. Bronco manages to hold on to the position though.
Bronco working the head with strikes.
Bronco controls the position.
Mcgee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Bronco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bronco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgee keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Bronco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mcgee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Bronco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Bronco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bronco 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bronco!
A relieved looking Johnny Bronco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.