PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie McGee IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brunson Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doyle has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McGee IV
vs
Doyle

215 cm
22
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie McGee IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brunson Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee IV looks to land a combination but Doyle avoids it well.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown but McGee IV shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGee IV misses with a straight right.
McGee IV lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Brunson Doyle has been cut.

Doyle darts in and clinches McGee IV up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyle lands a shoulder strike.
Doyle lands an uppercut.
Doyle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee IV.
McGee IV tries to break the clinch but Doyle is controlling the position.
Doyle prevents McGee IV from breaking the clinch.
Doyle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGee IV is trying to force a seperation but Doyle has the dominant position.
McGee IV is trying to break the clinch but Doyle has him pressed against the cage.
Doyle effectively controlling the action here.
McGee IV can't break the clinch.
Doyle slows down the pace here.
McGee IV prevents the takedown attempt.
Frankie McGee IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brunson Doyle.
McGee IV tries to circle away but Doyle has him pinned against the cage.
McGee IV wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doyle has him pressed against the cage.
McGee IV working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Doyle.
McGee IV is breathing heavily.

Doyle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McGee IV is trying to keep an underhook but Doyle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McGee IV trying to control but Doyle postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle lands strikes from half guard.
Doyle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGee IV defending well though.
Doyle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doyle is keen to just control but McGee IV is a slippery customer.
Doyle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Doyle.
Doyle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGee IV's head.
Doyle works his foot free and advances to mount.
Doyle breaks from McGee IV's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McGee IV tries to hold on but Doyle postures up.
Doyle throws some wild stikes that McGee IV manages to avoid easily.
McGee IV avoids a series of strikes thrown by Doyle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Doyle looking to land elbow strikes but McGee IV uses the position to regain half guard.
McGee IV is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doyle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doyle drops an elbow to the side of McGee IV's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Doyle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGee IV blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doyle.
Doyle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGee IV is trying to stand.
Doyle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGee IV keeps working.
McGee IV blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doyle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee IV is trying to maintain the position but Doyle is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doyle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Doyle drives through and clinches with McGee IV against the cage.
Good body shot from Doyle.
Doyle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee IV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Doyle tries to score a body lock takedown but McGee IV shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Doyle has McGee IV pushed against the cage.
A short right from Doyle on the inside.
McGee IV's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGee IV backwards.
McGee IV prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGee IV tries to break the clinch but Doyle is controlling the position.
Doyle keeps control of McGee IV as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doyle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee IV or not.
Doyle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doyle prevents McGee IV from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle scores with a hook to the body.
Doyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doyle scores with a shot to the side of McGee IV's head.
Doyle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGee IV pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGee IV is trying to break the clinch but Doyle is controlling him.
Doyle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGee IV pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Doyle.
Doyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee IV is trying to force a seperation but Doyle has the dominant position.
McGee IV wants to break free but Doyle has control.
A short body shot lands from Doyle as the two fighters clinch.
Doyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGee IV backwards.
Doyle tries for a takedown but McGee IV manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Doyle.
Doyle lands a hook that snaps the head of McGee IV backwards.
Doyle lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Doyle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doyle keeps control of McGee IV as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGee IV working hard to break the clinch.
Doyle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGee IV gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brunson Doyle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brunson Doyle's cut.
That's time! McGee IV's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McGee IV lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doyle circles away quickly and effectively.
McGee IV looks to land a combination but Doyle avoids it well.

McGee IV tries to keep at a distance but Doyle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doyle lands an uppercut.
Doyle scores with a hook to the body.
McGee IV can't break the clinch.
Doyle scores with a hook to the body.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike.
Doyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGee IVs head.
A short right from Doyle.
Doyle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Doyle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGee IV pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Doyle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGee IV avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doyle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee IV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frankie McGee IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brunson Doyle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doyle presses McGee IV against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Doyle.

Doyle gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Doyle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGee IV trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGee IV trying to strike off his back.
Doyle thows a big elbow that misses.
McGee IV working a defensive guard here.
Doyle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGee IV works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doyle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee IV ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGee IV misses with a straight right.
Doyle tries to close the distance and clinch but McGee IV swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGee IV looks to throw the jab but Doyle is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doyle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee IV's waist but McGee IV gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doyle off to one side.
A combination from McGee IV does no damage.
Doyle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Doyle.

Doyle clinches up with McGee IV and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Doyle.
Doyle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Doyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Doyle on the inside.
Doyle drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGee IV pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGee IV circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee IV swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Doyle rushes McGee IV and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brunson Doyle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doyle scores with a hook to the body.
Doyle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee IV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on McGee IV's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Doyle lands a left hand.
Doyle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doyle is working McGee IV over against the cage.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by McGee IV.
McGee IV is looking to break free of the clinch but Doyle has double underhooks.
McGee IV looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doyle has McGee IV pushed against the cage.

McGee IV pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Doyle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGee IV, pushing him back against the cage.
Doyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Doyle - that landed with a thud.
Doyle avoiding damage.
Doyle wants a takedown but no success here.
McGee IV is trying to force a seperation but Doyle has the dominant position.
Doyle is trying to drag McGee IV to the mat but McGee IV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Doyle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGee IV's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee IV prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee IV has had enough of the clinch but Doyle keeps him there for the moment.
Doyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGee IV wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doyle goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGee IV prevents it.
Doyle is trying to drag McGee IV to the mat but McGee IV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGee IV wants to break free but Doyle has control.
Still in the clinch, Doyle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doyle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee IV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

McGee IV breaks the clinch.
Doyle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee IV on the side of the head.
McGee IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyle is just out of range.
McGee IV missing with a left hand there. Doyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doyle fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGee IV keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brunson Doyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brunson Doyle's cut.
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.

McGee IV misses with a two punch combination.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown but McGee IV shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGee IV throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Doyle instigates a clinch.
McGee IV wants to break free but Doyle has control.
Doyle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doyle just leaning against McGee IV, taking a breather.
Doyle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGee IV fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGee IV lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Doyle gets a clinch.
Doyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee IV backwards.
Doyle cracks McGee IV with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doyle looking for a takedown.
Frankie McGee IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brunson Doyle.

McGee IV pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGee IV scores with a one two! Doyle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Doyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGee IV paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee IV just misses with a punch to the body.

Doyle instigates a clinch.
Doyle drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGee IV pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGee IV throws a right hand that Doyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Doyle also avoids with ease.
McGee IV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frankie McGee IV is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doyle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doyle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from McGee IV finds it's way through Doyle's defenses.
McGee IV throws an overhand right that lands on Doyle's shoulder, as Doyle tries to avoid the shot.
McGee IV walks into a jab.

Doyle moves into the clinch.
Doyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doyle.
McGee IV wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGee IV wants to get back to striking at distance but Doyle won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle cracks McGee IV with a nice body shot.
Doyle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Doyle.
McGee IV gets underhooks to prevent Doyle's takedown attempt.
A short right from Doyle on the inside.
McGee IV wants to break free but Doyle has control.
Doyle lands a body punch.
Doyle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doyle presses McGee IV against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Doyle.
Doyle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Doyle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee IV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee IV wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doyle misses with some punches.
McGee IV stops a takedown attempt from Doyle.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
McGee IV working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee IV working hard to break the clinch.
McGee IV wants to break free but Doyle has control.
McGee IV's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doyle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee IV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee IV has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGee IV is trying to break the clinch but Doyle has him pressed against the cage.
McGee IV wants to get back to striking at distance but Doyle won't allow it.
Doyle can't get the takedown.
McGee IV working hard to break the clinch.
McGee IV is trying to break the clinch but Doyle is controlling him.
McGee IV wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doyle has him pressed against the cage.
Doyle is working for takedown but McGee IV is calmly controlling the position for now.
Doyle tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGee IV is trying to force a seperation but Doyle has the dominant position.
Doyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee IV backwards.
Doyle scores with a shoulder strike.
Brunson Doyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A body shot lands from Doyle.
A frustrated look appears on McGee IV's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGee IV is looking to break free of the clinch but Doyle has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGee IV can't break the clinch.
Doyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGee IV wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Doyle is stalling here.
Doyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGee IV has had enough of the clinch but Doyle keeps him there for the moment.
McGee IV is looking to break free of the clinch but Doyle has double underhooks.
Doyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doyle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Doyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGee IV backwards.
Frankie McGee IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee IV.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brunson Doyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doyle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brunson Doyle!