PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doomsday McGonigle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santino Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGonigle
vs
Marconi

200 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doomsday McGonigle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santino Marconi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marconi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGonigle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marconi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marconi trying to control from half guard but McGonigle is working away.

Marconi is looking for a kimura but McGonigle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marconi to get the leverage.
Marconi trying to pass the guard but McGonigle defending well.
Marconi wants to control but McGonigle is keeping him busy.
McGonigle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marconi.
Marconi trying to control from McGonigle's half guard. McGonigle has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Marconi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marconi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGonigle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGonigle keeping moving, preventing Marconi from controlling successfully.

McGonigle has an active guard here but Marconi has managed to pass into half guard.
Marconi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGonigle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marconi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marconi wants to take a breather but McGonigle is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marconi is just content to waste time from the top position. McGonigle takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marconi trying to control the position from guard on top but McGonigle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGonigle keeping full guard, as Marconi tries to pass.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Santino Marconi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McGonigle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from McGonigle. No joy for Marconi on that attempt.
McGonigle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marconi is able to avoid easily.

Marconi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGonigle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marconi is in McGonigle's guard.
Marconi looks gassed!

Marconi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marconi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGonigle keeping moving, preventing Marconi from controlling successfully.

Marconi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marconi misses with a takedown attempt
and McGonigle counters with a series of strikes. Marconi will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGonigle.
McGonigle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGonigle throws a head kick but Marconi moves out of range.
No luck for Marconi with that takedown attempt.
Doomsday McGonigle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Marconi.
McGonigle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Marconi misses
and McGonigle counters with a head kick. That will keep Marconi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Marconi shoots and misses
and McGonigle counters with a thumping low kick.
McGonigle lands a leg kick that knocks Marconi off balance momentarily.
Marconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGonigle's waist but McGonigle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marconi off to one side.

McGonigle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marconi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marconi.

McGonigle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marconi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McGonigle, into his guard.
Marconi throws and elbow that misses. McGonigle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marconi's guard. Nice move by McGonigle!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santino Marconi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Marconi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Marconi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marconi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Marconi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McGonigle has worked his arm free - good work by McGonigle!
McGonigle parries the strikes from Marconi easily there. Marconi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGonigle to escape.
McGonigle is trying to escape the position but Marconi is controlling the position.

Marconi has an Americana. McGonigle didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Marconi is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Marconi hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Santino Marconi!