PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Hagush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdermott comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Wings. On his way into the cage it seems that Terry Mcdermott has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Terry Mcdermott seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Mcdermott
vs
Hagush

168 cm
32
145 lbs
19 - 4 - 0

150 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Mcdermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ruslan Hagush!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hagush enables Mcdermott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hagush manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hagush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcdermott.
Mcdermott advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdermott looks to land a strike but Hagush avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mcdermott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcdermott is thwarting Hagush's attempts to control the position.
Mcdermott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hagush!
Mcdermott throws some wild stikes that Hagush manages to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdermott postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hagush looks a forlorn figure.
Mcdermott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hagush is working to get back to half guard.

Mcdermott has hold of Hagush's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hagush manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagush is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcdermott has a good base and remains in mount.
Hagush is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hagush felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hagush is working to get back to half guard.

Mcdermott swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hagush is now in Mcdermott's guard. A big mistake from Mcdermott there, giving up the dominant position!

Mcdermott looking for a guillotine here but Hagush defends easily.
Hagush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcdermott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hagush defends it easily.
Hagush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hagush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hagush looking to pass the guard.
Hagush looking to sit in guard and control but Mcdermott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hagush has momentary wrist control but Mcdermott slips an elbow through the middle.
Mcdermott 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.

Mcdermott postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hagush is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcdermott, into his guard.

Hagush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott working a defensive guard here.
Hagush trying to control but Mcdermott is working from the bottom.
Hagush stopping the sweep attempt from Mcdermott.
Hagush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcdermott's head.
Hagush pushes down on Mcdermott's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hagush content to control rather than advance.
Hagush trying to control the action but Mcdermott is working from the bottom.

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.
Hagush throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mcdermott to regain full guard.

Mcdermott looking for a guillotine here but Hagush defends easily.

Mcdermott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hagush trying to control but Mcdermott is working from the bottom.
Hagush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hagush throws a strike but Mcdermott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcdermott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hagush wants to sweep here but Mcdermott controlling him for the moment.
Mcdermott passes Hagush's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Mcdermott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hagush lands with a nice combination. Mcdermott backs away looking to recover.
Nice takedown defense from Mcdermott. No joy for Hagush on that attempt.
Hagush fails to land the takedown.
Hagush leaves Mcdermott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcdermott enables Hagush to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcdermott manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hagush throws an elbow that misses. Mcdermott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hagush's guard. Nice move by Mcdermott!

Hagush wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mcdermott manages to pass to side control.

Mcdermott is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hagush is positioning himself well to prevent Mcdermott advancing to mount.
Terry Mcdermott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdermott prevents Hagush from improving his position.
Hagush moves into full guard.
Hagush is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hagush wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcdermott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hagush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mcdermott throws a big elbow that misses.
Hagush pulls Mcdermott in close to prevent any damage.
Mcdermott postures up in Hagush's guard and throws a big left but Hagush blocks it.
Hagush wants to hit a switch here but Mcdermott passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hagush there!
Hagush is in all sorts of trouble here.

Mcdermott jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hagush manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcdermott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hagush knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hagush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcdermott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hagush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcdermott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcdermott lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hagush down.

Mcdermott is trying to get an arm triangle but Hagush is defending well.

Mcdermott wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hagush, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Hagush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcdermott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hagush is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mcdermott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mcdermott scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Mcdermott dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mcdermott goes for a double leg but Hagush avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hagush continues to drive forward.

Mcdermott gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hagush regains guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mcdermott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hagush wants to sweep here but Mcdermott controlling him for the moment.
Mcdermott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hagush trying to control the position here.
Mcdermott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagush wants to hit a switch here but Mcdermott passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hagush there!
Mcdermott fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdermott is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hagush is in real trouble.

Mcdermott is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mcdermott throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Mcdermott is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hagush defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mcdermott cracks Hagush with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hagush from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Mcdermott doesn't have the hooks in and Hagush manages to turn into his guard.
Hagush trying to control but Mcdermott is working from the bottom.

Mcdermott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruslan Hagush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcdermott working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hagush has passed into half guard!
Mcdermott gets back to full guard.
Hagush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcdermott keeping moving, preventing Hagush from controlling successfully.
Hagush might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mcdermott haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Mcdermott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagush content to stall in guard here.
Mcdermott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hagush lands a couple of elbows.
Mcdermott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hagush can do to turn this around?

Mcdermott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcdermott keeping moving, preventing Hagush from controlling successfully.

Mcdermott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hagush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Mcdermott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hagush can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hagush wants to control from the top but Mcdermott keeps moving.
Hagush postures up and lands a big shot to Mcdermott's brow.
Hagush throws an elbow that misses. Mcdermott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hagush's guard. Nice move by Mcdermott!

Mcdermott advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hagush wants to control but Mcdermott postures up.
Mcdermott tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Mcdermott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcdermott, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Mcdermott!
An out of breath Terry Mcdermott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.