PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radoslav Maslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGee
vs
Maslov

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
23
222 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Radoslav Maslov!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maslov gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee is positioning himself well to prevent Maslov advancing to mount.
Maslov throws a strike but McGee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Maslov looking to pass the guard.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Maslov from controlling successfully.
Maslov controlling from the top position.
McGee working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maslov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Radoslav Maslov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Maslov or perhaps it was just good defense by McGee which made him look bad.
McGee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maslov throws a body kick that misses.
Maslov throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Maslov.
McGee being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maslov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Maslov is trying to get an arm triangle but McGee is defending well.
McGee is trying to control Maslov's posture but Maslov avoids it.
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.

Maslov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maslov but great work by McGee.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maslov has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGee tries to move to mount but Maslov blocks the move with his legs.
McGee working away.

McGee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maslov, who protects the arm well.
Maslov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maslov keeps working.
Maslov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maslov has control of McGee's left arm, preventing McGee from doing any damage.
Maslov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGee is now in half guard.

McGee seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maslov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGee wants to control but Maslov is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radoslav Maslov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McGee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maslov.
Maslov moves in looking to clinch but McGee pushes him off.
Maslov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Jimmy McGee has been cut.
That kick from McGee tenderised Maslov's leg. Maslov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good work by Maslov as he checks the leg kick.
Maslov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGee wants it to stay on the feet.
Jimmy McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radoslav Maslov.
Maslov tries to clinch up.
McGee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maslov circles away.

Maslov shoots in and gets a takedown into McGee's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maslov preventing the sweep.
Maslov controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maslov wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
Maslov looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Radoslav Maslov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maslov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maslov.
Maslov is breathing heavily.
McGee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maslov.
Jimmy McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maslov is looking to clinch but McGee is avoiding it.

Maslov drives through with a takedown into McGee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maslov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maslov is one step ahead there.
Maslov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maslov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Radoslav Maslov.
Maslov tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maslov somewhat.
Maslov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maslov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maslov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGee as he avoids it easily.
McGee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGee is looking to clinch.
Maslov lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries a head kick but it misses.
Maslov looks for a takedown but McGee sprawls well.
Maslov shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense.
McGee tries to clinch there but Maslov circles away.
McGee dives in and grabs Maslov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maslov pushes down on McGee's head and hops out.
Maslov blocks a low kick nicely.
Maslov fails with an attempt to clinch.

Maslov gets the takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maslov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maslov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maslov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radoslav Maslov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy McGee's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Maslov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maslov.
Maslov is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

McGee moves into range and clinches up with Maslov.
McGee tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
McGee dodges an elbow strike from Maslov.
Maslov managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.
Maslov is working for takedown but McGee is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGee misses with an elbow strike.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maslov tries to break the clinch but McGee is controlling the position.
McGee stalling in the clinch but Maslov improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maslov misses with a punch on the inside.
Maslov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGee walks away with a smile on his face. Maslov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jimmy McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radoslav Maslov.
McGee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maslov.
Maslov doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
Maslov is looking to clinch but McGee is avoiding it.
Maslov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGee tries for a takedown but Maslov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt
and Maslov counters with a left and a right that stings McGee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Maslov counter with a right hand.

Maslov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maslov misses with the ground and pound.
Jimmy McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maslov controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maslov taking a breather here.

Maslov decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maslov.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
McGee stuffs the takedown.
Radoslav Maslov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maslov shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense.
Maslov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGee pinned against the cage. McGee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGee throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maslov is trying to break the clinch but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
Maslov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee is pressed up against the cage. Maslov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGee down to the mat. McGee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maslov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maslov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee throws a leg kick that misses.
Radoslav Maslov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maslov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGee somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radoslav Maslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maslov 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radoslav Maslov!