PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Popeye Mcgrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sathias Pacstan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgrady comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Pacstan has chosen Flashback - Tomahawk as his entrance music. Popeye Mcgrady has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcgrady
vs
Pacstan

195 cm
25
265 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
270 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

154 RECOVERY-UCF NUTRITION
154 RECOVERY-UCF NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Popeye Mcgrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sathias Pacstan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacstan misses with the combination.
Mcgrady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacstan manages to avoid it.
Pacstan lands with a straight right. Mcgrady didn't see that one coming.
Pacstan moves away from the strike by Mcgrady.
Pacstan moves away from the strike by Mcgrady.
A cross from Mcgrady lands.
Pacstan lands a really nice looking cross but Mcgrady seems unphased.
Mcgrady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacstan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgrady but Mcgrady pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A leg kick checked by Pacstan.

Mcgrady is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pacstan's half guard.
Mcgrady is looking to advance position but Pacstan won't allow it.
Mcgrady tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Mcgrady stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Pacstan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacstan misses with an uppercut. Mcgrady saw that one coming.
Pacstan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgrady misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrady lands a nice looking body shot.
Pacstan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcgrady doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pacstan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mcgrady!
Mcgrady can't escape the position.
Pacstan controlling the position easily from mount.
Pacstan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacstan looking to control but Mcgrady is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcgrady really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mcgrady hang on?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mcgrady tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pacstan working the ground and pound effectively.
Pacstan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Pacstan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mcgrady is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mcgrady and Pacstan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Pacstan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgrady has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcgrady is looking to reverse the position.
Pacstan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgrady tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pacstan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady wants to control but Pacstan postures up.
Pacstan trying to control the position but Mcgrady is working away.
Pacstan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mcgrady is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mcgrady dodges the punch combination from Pacstan.
Mcgrady with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pacstan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacstan is looking to clinch but Mcgrady is avoiding it.
Mcgrady takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcgrady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacstan moves away.
Pacstan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mcgrady throws a leg kick
and Pacstan counters with a three punch combo that has Mcgrady backing up. Mcgrady nods at Pacstan to acknowledge the strikes.

It looks like Popeye Mcgrady has been cut.
Mcgrady misses with a body shot.
Mcgrady on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pacstan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mcgrady.
Mcgrady shoots in for a takedown but Pacstan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Popeye Mcgrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgrady shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pacstan wants to get back to full guard.
Pacstan moves into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Pacstan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgrady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgrady wants to pass the guard but Pacstan is keeping the position.

Mcgrady stands up and waves to Pacstan to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Mcgrady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Mcgrady misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sathias Pacstan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Popeye Mcgrady's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mcgrady throws a hook but Pacstan blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgrady. No joy for Pacstan on that attempt.
Pacstan ducks under a wild hook from Mcgrady.
Pacstan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pacstan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Popeye Mcgrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacstan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mcgrady connects with a body shot.
Mcgrady takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pacstan throws a shot from downtown. Mcgrady moves away and avoids it.
Mcgrady throws a nice looking combination but Pacstan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcgrady clobbers Pacstan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Mcgrady.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgrady throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pacstan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcgrady lands a jab to Pacstan's midsection.
Pacstan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mcgrady moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mcgrady throws a sloppy body shot

and Pacstan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Mcgrady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgrady misses with a body shot.
Pacstan is breathing heavily.

Mcgrady shoots in and bounces Pacstan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pacstan keeping moving, preventing Mcgrady from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacstan looking to control.
Mcgrady wants to pass the guard but Pacstan is keeping the position.
Pacstan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Mcgrady decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pacstan, up you get!
Pacstan throws the left hand but Mcgrady avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Mcgrady.
Mcgrady comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mcgrady lands a with a good body shot.
Mcgrady throws a nice looking combination but Pacstan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Mcgrady shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pacstan's guard.
Mcgrady slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcgrady has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mcgrady has a takedown stuffed.
Mcgrady swinging wilding here.

Pacstan moves into range and clinches up with Mcgrady.
Pacstan tries a knee to the head but Mcgrady blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgrady.
Mcgrady has Pacstan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pacstan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pacstan wants to stall.
A knee to the head by Pacstan.

Mcgrady has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pacstan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacstan turns into Mcgrady and is now in his guard.

Pacstan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgrady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pacstan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pacstan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcgrady looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgrady, not yet.

Pacstan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcgrady manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pacstan has Mcgrady in his guard.

Pacstan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcgrady passes into half guard.
Pacstan is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mcgrady is pressing down on Pacstan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pacstan is holding on for now.
Mcgrady wants to stand up but Pacstan is controlling the position.
Pacstan moves into full guard.

Mcgrady drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgrady jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pacstan working for a triangle but Mcgrady defends it easily.
Mcgrady tries to stand but Pacstan is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Popeye Mcgrady dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Popeye Mcgrady's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mcgrady throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgrady takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Pacstan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pacstan.
Pacstan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mcgrady swings for the body but Pacstan moves out of range.
Mcgrady looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mcgrady takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Mcgrady drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pacstan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Mcgrady is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pacstan sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcgrady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pacstan's head.
Pacstan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcgrady's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcgrady's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacstan controlling the position well here. Mcgrady rolled but Pacstan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Pacstan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrady tries to escape the position.

Pacstan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Pacstan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Mcgrady is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sathias Pacstan!