PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Checkos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stoney Mcweedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Checkos comes to the cage accompanied by limp Bizkit - break Stuff. Mcweedy has chosen James Brown - I feel good. as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Checkos
vs
Mcweedy

165 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Checkos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stoney Mcweedy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Checkos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcweedy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Checkos tries to keep at a distance but Mcweedy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Checkos tries to pull guard but Mcweedy won't allow it.
Mcweedy tries for a takedown but Checkos manages to get underhooks.
Mcweedy fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Mcweedy manages to break the clinch.
Mcweedy fails with the takedown

and Checkos counters with a takedown into side control.
Josh Checkos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stoney Mcweedy.
You can see the frustration on Mcweedy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Checkos wants to control but Mcweedy is keeping him busy.
Mcweedy tries to buck Checkos off but Checkos is having none of it.

Checkos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcweedy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcweedy is trying to control Checkos's posture but Checkos avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcweedy manages to get back to half guard.
Checkos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcweedy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mcweedy is trying to stand.
Mcweedy is trying to control but can't.
Checkos wants to free his trapped foot but Mcweedy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Checkos is breathing heavily.
Mcweedy wants to control but Checkos is keeping busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Checkos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mcweedy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Checkos!
Checkos is bucking up trying to escape but Mcweedy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcweedy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mcweedy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcweedy looking to control but Checkos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcweedy looking to finish Checkos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Checkos!
Checkos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcweedy tries to control but Checkos wriggling away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mcweedy working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Checkos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Checkos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Checkos works his way to full guard. Good work.

Mcweedy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Checkos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Mcweedy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcweedy won't allow Checkos to sweep him here.

Mcweedy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Checkos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Checkos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Checkos!
Checkos prevents Mcweedy from escaping the position.

Checkos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Checkos tries to advance to mount but Mcweedy denies him.
Checkos scoring with punches and elbows.
Mcweedy is trying to improve his position.
Mcweedy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcweedy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mcweedy wants to get back to his feet but Checkos drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Checkos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcweedy has escaped the position, nice work there.

Mcweedy throws Checkos to one side and escapes!
Checkos shoots in for a takedown but Mcweedy shows good takedown defense.
Mcweedy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck for Checkos with that takedown attempt.
Mcweedy shoots in for a double leg but Checkos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Checkos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mcweedy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Checkos looking for submissions off his back.
Checkos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcweedy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcweedy's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stoney Mcweedy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Checkos doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mcweedy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Checkos is looking for a sweep. Mcweedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Checkos won't allow Mcweedy to pass to mount.
Checkos moves into full guard.
Mcweedy wants to control from the top but Checkos keeps moving.

Mcweedy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcweedy trying to control but Checkos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcweedy is breathing heavily.

Checkos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Checkos is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Checkos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcweedy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Checkos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcweedy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcweedy wants to stand but Checkos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Checkos holds on and takes a little breather.

Checkos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcweedy advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcweedy prevents Checkos from improving his position.
Checkos is trying to control but can't.
Mcweedy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Checkos looking for submissions off his back.

Checkos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Checkos is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mcweedy pulls his head out easily.

Checkos actively working from the bottom here.

Mcweedy wants to work for an arm triangle but Checkos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Checkos gets the takedown into side control.
Mcweedy manages to get back to half guard.
Checkos is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcweedy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcweedy manages to get to full guard.
Checkos won't allow Mcweedy to sweep him here.
Checkos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mcweedy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Checkos is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mcweedy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Checkos's back instead.
Mcweedy loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Checkos hold on?

Mcweedy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Checkos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Checkos for a finish.
Checkos is trapped and Mcweedy is scoring with shots to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcweedy is not going to allow Checkos to sit and survive in this position.
Checkos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mcweedy's guard. Nice work there by Checkos.
Stoney Mcweedy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Checkos wants to pass the guard but Mcweedy is keeping the position.

Mcweedy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Checkos wants to control from the top but Mcweedy keeps moving.

Mcweedy pushes Checkos off and gets back to his feet.
Checkos swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcweedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stoney Mcweedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Mcweedy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mcweedy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mcweedy wants to control but Checkos is keeping him busy.
Mcweedy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mcweedy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Checkos is bucking up trying to escape but Mcweedy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Checkos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mcweedy looking to finish Checkos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Checkos!
Checkos is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcweedy has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcweedy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Checkos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcweedy landing strikes from the mount and Checkos is in trouble!
Checkos tries to hold on but Mcweedy postures up.
Mcweedy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Checkos is looking to escape.
Checkos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcweedy with the ground and pound from mount.
Checkos holds on, trying desperately to control.
Checkos is looking to get to half guard.
Checkos is working hard here to advance position.
Checkos tries to lock up and control but Mcweedy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Checkos tries to reverse the position but Mcweedy maintains control.
Mcweedy lands a big elbow.
Checkos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcweedy avoids the attempt from Checkos to control.
Checkos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcweedy looking to finish Checkos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Checkos!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Checkos tries to reverse the position but Mcweedy maintains control.
Mcweedy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Checkos regains half guard.

Checkos looking for submissions off his back.
Checkos wants to get back to full guard.

Checkos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mcweedy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Checkos stalks Mcweedy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcweedy's face. Mcweedy staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Checkos jabs at Mcweedy's body.
Checkos tries for a takedown but Mcweedy circles away easily
and Mcweedy counters with a one-two to the body.
Mcweedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Checkos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Checkos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcweedy sprawls well initially but Checkos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Checkos moves nicely into side control.
Mcweedy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Checkos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcweedy trying to control here.
Mcweedy tries to roll over but Checkos keeps him under control.
Checkos stops Mcweedy from getting back to his feet.
Josh Checkos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Checkos looks to land a strike but Mcweedy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stoney Mcweedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcweedy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stoney Mcweedy!