PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Digger Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee comes to the cage accompanied by Carmina Burana. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcgee
vs
Lauzon

179 cm
27
169 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

178 cm
21
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Digger Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon misses with an uppercut
and Mcgee counters with a straight right hand.
Mcgee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lauzon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Mcgee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcgee.
Mcgee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lauzon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lauzon looking to control.
Lauzon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lauzon working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lauzon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcgee preventing the sweep.
Lauzon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Joe Lauzon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lauzon misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Mcgee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Mcgee seems to be looking for submissions.
Lauzon trying to control here.
Lauzon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lauzon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgee manages to get himself to full guard.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgee is keeping the position for now.
Lauzon won't allow Mcgee to sweep him here.
Lauzon passes Mcgee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but Mcgee defending well.

Lauzon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mcgee has control of Lauzon's left arm, preventing Lauzon from doing any damage.
Lauzon trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgee is retaining full guard.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgee wants to sweep here but Lauzon controlling him for the moment.
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 keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgee is retaining full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Lauzon wasn't active enough on the ground.

Mcgee shoots in and gets a takedown into Lauzon's guard.
Mcgee postures up.

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

Lauzon drops back looking for a leg! Mcgee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcgee manages to kick Lauzon off! Lauzon jumps back into Mcgee's guard.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgee swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lauzon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lauzon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lauzon trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Mcgee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Lauzon drops back looking for a leg! Mcgee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcgee manages to kick Lauzon off! Lauzon jumps back into Mcgee's guard.
Mcgee wants to sweep here but Lauzon controlling him for the moment.
Lauzon trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Digger Mcgee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lauzon lands with a nice combination. Mcgee backs away looking to recover.
Lauzon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcgee's head backwards.
A leg kick checked by Mcgee.
Mcgee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzon.
Lauzon throws an off balance right hand

and Mcgee counters with a takedown into side control.
Mcgee scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lauzon is looking for a sweep.

Mcgee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lauzon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lauzon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lauzon trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgee is proving a slippery customer.
Mcgee preventing the sweep.
Lauzon is trying to control the position but Mcgee postures up.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Mcgee tries to pass.
Lauzon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mcgee throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcgee stopping the sweep attempt from Lauzon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lauzon is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcgee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lauzon!
Lauzon working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcgee cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Digger Mcgee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lauzon gets back to half guard.
Mcgee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon trying to control but Mcgee postures up.
Mcgee is trying to control. Lauzon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lauzon tries to roll over but Mcgee keeps him under control.

Lauzon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lauzon is breathing heavily.
Mcgee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mcgee is looking to take a break and control but Lauzon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Mcgee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcgee trying to control from half guard but Lauzon is working away.
Lauzon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mcgee won't allow Lauzon to sweep him here.
Lauzon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgee manages to get himself to full guard.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgee swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mcgee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lauzon defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Digger Mcgee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lauzon scores with a one two! Mcgee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lauzon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lauzon throws a series of punches but Mcgee moves out of range.
Lauzon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lauzon throws a nice looking combination but Mcgee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lauzon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mcgee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mcgee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mcgee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lauzon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Mcgee manages to break the clinch.
Lauzon misses with a hook
and Mcgee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lauzon misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcgee counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgee is trying to ground and pound but Lauzon uses the momentary lack of control by Mcgee to regain half guard.
Mcgee is thwarting Lauzon's attempts to control the position.
Lauzon tries to get to full guard but Mcgee has control of the leg.
Lauzon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mcgee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lauzon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Lauzon has his foot on Mcgee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgee works his way back into a safe position though.

Lauzon has his foot on Mcgee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgee works his way back into a safe position though.
Digger Mcgee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lauzon is looking for a triangle but Mcgee pushes his legs off easily.
Mcgee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcgee stands and throws Lauzon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Lauzon's face as Mcgee controls the position.
Mcgee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lauzon's legs.
Lauzon tries to bench press Mcgee off him but Mcgee keeps the position.

Mcgee tries for a kimura but Lauzon is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mcgee is looking to take a break and control but Lauzon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lauzon tries to buck Mcgee off but Mcgee is having none of it.
Lauzon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lauzon is staying active underneath Mcgee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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 really struggling to control Lauzon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mcgee prevents Lauzon from improving his position.

Mcgee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lauzon is just riding it out for now. Mcgee eventually gives up the hold.
Lauzon moves into full guard.
Joe Lauzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgee trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Digger Mcgee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcgee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Digger Mcgee!