PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark McGillivary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark McGillivary had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

McGillivary
vs
Redfield

185 cm
23
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Nippon Outfitters

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark McGillivary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGillivary stops a takedown attempt from Redfield.
Redfield stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Redfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

It looks like Mark McGillivary has been cut.
Redfield lands a shoulder strike.
Redfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGillivarys head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGillivary.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGillivary.
Redfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGillivary backwards.
Redfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redfield.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillivary's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Redfield gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Redfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGillivary's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGillivary is trying to maintain the position but Redfield is very close to passing his half guard.
McGillivary keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Redfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGillivary keeps working.
McGillivary blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redfield.
Redfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGillivary has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Redfield is working away from the top position though.
McGillivary is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redfield scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGillivary controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGillivary defending well though.
McGillivary avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redfield.
Redfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGillivary avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redfield.
McGillivary blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redfield.
McGillivary on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGillivary tries to get out of the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Redfield connects with a nice short shot to McGillivary's temple.
Redfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGillivary avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redfield.
McGillivary is breathing heavily.
Redfield lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redfield lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGillivary is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Redfield there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redfield is nestled in close to McGillivary, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Redfield is keen to just control but McGillivary is a slippery customer.
Redfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGillivary defending well though.
Redfield working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Redfield thows a huge punch but McGillivary dodges it nicely.
Redfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Redfield there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redfield lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield thows a huge punch but McGillivary dodges it nicely.
Redfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGillivary defending well though.
Redfield drops an elbow to the side of McGillivary's head.
Redfield lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Redfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Redfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redfield scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redfield winds up and cracks McGillivary with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Redfield lands with a punch from half guard.

McGillivary is rocked!
Redfield working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh McGillivary is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redfield is trying to control. McGillivary wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Redfield lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt McGillivary quite badly. McGillivary pulls Redfield in close trying to recover. Redfield postures up and lands two really hard shots that put McGillivary on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but McGillivary doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Redfield!
Chris Redfield really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Nippon Outfitters logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.