PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osaki Kenji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Mcracken has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mcracken
vs
Kenji

187 cm
25
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Hellraiser Fightgear ($10-$20 Clothing)
Hellraiser Fightgear ($10-$20 Clothing)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Mcracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osaki Kenji!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcracken shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mcracken was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mcracken lands a big shot there that rocks Kenji but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Mcracken jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kenji manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Kenji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcracken in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Kenji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcracken lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kenji down.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mcracken goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kenji rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mcracken's guard! Nice work there by Kenji!
Mcracken wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenji working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcracken wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenji trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenji throwing strikes but missing.
Kenji trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenji wants to stand but Mcracken is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kenji trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenji trying to control but Mcracken is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Osaki Kenji.
Kenji throws a right and a left that Mcracken avoids nicely.
Mcracken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcracken changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kenji tries to avoid it but Mcracken manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kenji to the ground. Kenji escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcracken.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Mcracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcracken.
Mcracken scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kenji to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenji pushes Mcracken away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mcracken gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mcracken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken working away.
Kenji is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mcracken asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kenji takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kenji is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kenji is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mcracken scores with punches from side control.
Mcracken working the body and head with strikes.
Kenji can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcracken trying to control the position but Kenji is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kenji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcracken lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcracken cracks Kenji with a big right hand but Kenji just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mcracken lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mcracken lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kenji down.
You can see the frustration on Kenji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenji is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mcracken is working Kenji over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mcracken in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mcracken in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kenji takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenji is not content to let Mcracken control the position.
Mcracken prevents Kenji from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Mcracken dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kenji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcracken shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kenji pinned against the ropes. Kenji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Mcracken closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcracken lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcracken wants to control from the top but Kenji keeps moving.
Mcracken distracts Kenji with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Mcracken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcracken tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenji is retaining full guard.
Kenji working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken trying to control but Kenji is working from the bottom.
Kenji utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcracken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenji works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenji trying to keep a closed guard but Mcracken is proving a slippery customer.
Mcracken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcracken trying to control but Kenji is working from the bottom.
Mcracken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mcracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kenji uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mcracken has time to react.

Mcracken scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kenji gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenji not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcracken throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcracken lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kenji is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Kenji looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcracken showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcracken wants to control from the top but Kenji keeps moving.

Kenji manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kenji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcracken.

Mcracken shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Kenji working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mcracken has passed into half guard!
Mcracken missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken works his way into side control.
Mcracken has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Mcracken is trying to get an arm triangle but Kenji is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcracken working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mcracken wants to control but Kenji is keeping him busy.

Mcracken thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mcracken is trying to get an arm triangle but Kenji is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Mcracken dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kenji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcracken manages to avoid it.
Mcracken shoots in and drives through. Kenji sprawls well.
Mcracken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcracken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenji.

Kenji is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mcracken's half guard.
Mcracken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcracken.
Kenji trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenji must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken has control of Kenji's left arm, preventing Kenji from doing any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Osaki Kenji wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kenji!

Kenji darts in and clinches Mcracken up against the ropes.
Kenji has a couple of punches blocked by Mcracken.
Kenji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcracken turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Phil Mcracken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenji can't do much from the bottom here.
Kenji taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kenji sneaks back into half guard.

Mcracken seems to be looking for submissions.
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!
Kenji wants to get back to full guard.
Kenji is trying to maintain the position but Mcracken is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcracken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kenji does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcracken is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenji trying to control from the bottom.
Mcracken wants to pass the guard but Kenji is defending well.
Kenji trying to control here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Osaki Kenji hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Mcracken shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mcracken is trying to control the action in half guard but Kenji is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenji is trying to maintain the position but Mcracken is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcracken drops an elbow to the side of Kenji's head.
Osaki Kenji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcracken is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Kenji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcracken pulls his head out easily.
Kenji is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcracken works his way into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcracken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kenji is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phil Mcracken.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcracken, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Mcracken!
Phil Mcracken took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellraiser Fightgear ($10-$20 Clothing) for their support in the buildup to the fight.