PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Karellin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gangles McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee has chosen Rottencore by Spitting Vitriol as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alexander Karellin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Karellin
vs
McGee

205 cm
25
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

210 cm
27
214 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Karellin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gangles McGee!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee moves in looking to clinch but Karellin pushes him off.

Karellin drives through and clinches with McGee against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Karellin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Karellin as the two fighters clinch.

McGee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee clinches but Karellin breaks the clinch

and Karellin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Karellin scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGee tries to break the clinch but Karellin is controlling the position.
Karellin tries to break free but McGee pushes him back against the cage.

Karellin manages to break the clinch.

Karellin takes the fight into the clinch.
McGee tries for a takedown but Karellin manages to get underhooks.
Karellin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karellin digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Karellin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karellin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from McGee misses.
McGee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Karellin counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karellin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee or not.
McGee looks gassed!

Karellin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karellin throws a combination that misses
and McGee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karellin punishes McGee's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Karellin catches McGee right on the button with a cross.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Karellin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karellin cracks McGee with an open hand slap.
Karellin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karellin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karellin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karellin scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karellin cracks McGee with a good jab.

Karellin forces McGee back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Karellin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee fails to pull guard.
McGee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karellin has him pressed against the cage.
Karellin gets through McGee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Karellin breaks from the clinch.
McGee moves forwards but Karellin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karellin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGee shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexander Karellin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gangles McGee.
A punch combination from Karellin misses.
Karellin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGee closes the distance looking to clinch

and Karellin counters by clinching up.
Karellin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGee being controlled against the cage.

Karellin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karellin cracks McGee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGee thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee slips a jab and a cross from Karellin.
McGee shoots in for a double leg but Karellin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexander Karellin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Karellin rushes McGee and presses him up against the cage.
Karellin pushes McGee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karellin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Karellin manages to break the clinch.
Karellin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karellin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karellin lands a really nice looking cross but McGee seems unphased.
Karellin tries to bum rush McGee with a series of wild strikes but McGee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karellin lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee fails with the takedown.

Karellin has taken the fight to the clinch.

Karellin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee is trying desperately to land a takedown but Karellin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McGee.
A left and a right from Karellin both land. Nice combination.
McGee tries for a takedown but Karellin circles away easily
and Karellin counters with a nice body shot.
Karellin lands a nice shot to the body.
McGee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karellin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karellin throws a nice looking combination but McGee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee misses with a double jab
and McGee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karellin lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Karellin lands a nice hook to McGee's body. McGee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karellin lands a body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karellin cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
Karellin gets through McGee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karellin taking a breather.
Karellin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Karellin on the inside.

Karellin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gangles McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karellin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Karellin scores with a nice head shot.
Karellin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGee counters with a left and a right that stings Karellin.
Karellin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karellin scores with a punch to the head.
Alexander Karellin is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karellin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGee is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karellin lands a jab-cross combination.
Karellin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karellin's corner calls for a 1-2. Karellin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Karellin does no damage.
McGee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karellin counters with a nice uppercut.
McGee dodges the punch combination from Karellin.

Karellin forces McGee back against the cage and clinches.
Karellin digs a right hand into McGee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGee's gas tank.

Karellin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karellin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karellin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karellin lands a right hook to the body.

Karellin closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karellin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karellin cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
Karellin pushes McGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karellin stalling in the clinch.
Karellin lands with a left to the head.

Karellin manages to break the clinch.
Karellin throws a nice looking combination but McGee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karellin lands a nice looking body shot.
Karellin cracks a nice hook into McGee's ribs.
McGee throws a push kick but Karellin slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karellin swinging wildly here.
McGee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karellin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
Karellin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGee doesn't seem bothered though.
Karellin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left lands for Karellin.
Karellin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karellin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karellin, as that shot connected.

Karellin drives through and clinches with McGee against the cage.
Karellin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Karellin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McGee duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karellin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Karellin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGee, pushing him back against the cage.

Karellin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karellin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alexander Karellin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karellin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karellin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGee circles away quickly and effectively.
McGee dodges the punch combination from Karellin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee tries to clinch but Karellin moves away

and Karellin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alexander Karellin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karellin stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Karellin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Karellin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Karellin stuffs the takedown.

Karellin rushes McGee and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Karellin as the two fighters clinch.
Karellin pressing his opponent against the cage.

Karellin breaks the clinch.
Karellin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGee.

Karellin instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Karellin to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Karellin.
A right handed body shot lands from Karellin.
Karellin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karellin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karellin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karellin presses McGee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karellin stalling against the cage.
Karellin lands a body punch.
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!
Nice body punch from Karellin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karellin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Karellin.
Karellin lands a body shot.
Karellin slowing the pace effectively.

Karellin manages to break the clinch.
Karellin tries to bum rush McGee with a series of wild strikes but McGee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karellin works McGee's body with a nice hook.
Karellin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karellin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGee.
Karellin misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karellin darts in and clinches McGee up against the cage.
McGee wants to get back to striking at distance but Karellin won't allow it.
McGee tries to pull guard but Karellin holds him up against the cage and eventually McGee drops back down to his feet.
McGee tries to break the clinch but Karellin is controlling the position.
Karellin digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Karellin breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Karellin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karellin. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karellin throws a right and a left that McGee avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Karellin misses.

Karellin clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Karellin.
McGee fails to pull guard.
Alexander Karellin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gangles McGee.
Karellin stalling the fight.
Karellin digs a right hand into McGee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGee's gas tank.

Karellin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karellin tries to close the distance and clinch but McGee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGee slips a jab and a cross from Karellin.
Karellin throws a series of punches but McGee avoids them all with ease.

Karellin closes the distance and pushes McGee back into the cage.
Karellin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGee tries to pull guard but Karellin holds him up against the cage and eventually McGee drops back down to his feet.
Karellin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGees head.
McGee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karellin walks away with a smile on his face. McGee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karellin avoids it really well and circles away.
Karellin lands with a cross.
Gangles McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Karellin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karellin throws a one two combo.
Karellin blocks the body kick.
Karellin stalks McGee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGee's face. McGee staggers backwards, shaken.
Karellin scores with the left hand. McGee knows he should have avoided that one.
McGee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karellin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Karellin misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karellin lands a slapping body shot.
McGee looks to clinch
and Karellin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice combination there by Karellin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Karellin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karellin 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Karellin!