PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray McChiney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bregan Union (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bregan Union has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McChiney
vs
Union

180 cm
32
179 lbs
25 - 4 - 0

178 cm
26
182 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray McChiney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bregan Union!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McChiney takes a swing at Union's ribcage but misses.
Bregan Union seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Union throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McChiney takes a swing at Union's ribcage but misses.
Union scores with a shot to the body.
McChiney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Union throws a nice looking combination but McChiney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Union wants to land a leg kick but McChiney is out of range.
Union stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Union wants it to stay on the feet.
Union uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McChiney has time to react.
Union keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray McChiney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by McChiney.
McChiney checks the leg kick.
McChiney checks a leg kick.
Union throws a poor cross that misses

and McChiney counters with a nice double leg into side control. Union won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McChiney wants to control but Union is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McChiney is really struggling to control Union but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Union holding on.
Union is looking for a sweep.
McChiney is looking to take a break and control but Union is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Union is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Union struggling a bit here.
Union 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.
Union is trying to get back to half guard.
Union is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McChiney has just dragged him back down to the mat.

McChiney is trying to get an arm triangle but Union is defending well.
McChiney sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Union is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McChiney tries to advance to mount but Union denies him.
McChiney misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McChiney is looking to take a break and control but Union is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Union throws a jab but it's blocked by McChiney.

McChiney looking to score a takedown here. Union is defending well but McChiney drives through and ends up in Union's guard.
Union keeping moving, preventing McChiney from controlling successfully.
McChiney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Union looking for a sweep. Not yet Union, not yet.
McChiney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McChiney trying to control the position from guard on top but Union is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McChiney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Union keeping full guard, as McChiney tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ray McChiney will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Union looks to land a combination but McChiney avoids it well.
McChiney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Union loads up on a big right hand but McChiney slips the punch.
Union scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Union.
McChiney fails with a takedown attempt.
McChiney slips a straight right by Union.
Union throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McChiney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Union misses with a wild body shot.
Union lands a jab to McChiney's midsection.
Union throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McChiney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McChiney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Union's waist but Union gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McChiney off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray McChiney. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Union digs a good body shot into McChiney's ribs.

Union tries to sprawl but McChiney drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Union is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McChiney scores with a couple of nice shots.
McChiney is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McChiney lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Union tries to reverse the position but McChiney maintains control.
McChiney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Union is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McChiney throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Union is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McChiney lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McChiney controlling his opponent.
McChiney thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Union tries to lock up and control but McChiney gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McChiney unloads with some shots from mount but Union bucks and avoids them well.
McChiney landing shots from mount.
McChiney unloads with some shots from mount but Union bucks and avoids them well.
McChiney dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McChiney thowing shots but they're missing.
McChiney thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Union tries to buck McChiney off but he can't manage it.
McChiney is landing with some decent strikes but Union is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McChiney is landing with some decent strikes but Union is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McChiney postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Union looks a forlorn figure.

McChiney with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ray McChiney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McChiney is landing with some decent strikes but Union is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McChiney looking to finish Union with some ground and pound. This is bad for Union!
McChiney with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McChiney misses with a head shot.
McChiney with shots to the head and body - Union looks very uncomfortable down there.
McChiney punishing his opponent with strikes.
McChiney unloading with bombs!
McChiney scoring with strikes but Union is staying in there.
Union wants to control but McChiney is having none of it.
McChiney lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Union hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray McChiney dominated that second 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.

Nice takedown defense from Union. No joy for McChiney on that attempt.
Union misses the body punch
and McChiney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Union darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Union cracks McChiney with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Union looks to score with a jab to the body but McChiney is just out of range.
Union lands a jab to the head.
McChiney moves out of range as Union throws a body kick.
McChiney shoots in for a takedown but Union shows good takedown defense.

McChiney shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Union's guard.
McChiney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Union's guard.
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!
McChiney slows the pace down in half guard.
McChiney not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Union is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McChiney is pressing down on Union's thigh, looking to free his foot. Union is holding on for now.
Union avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McChiney.
McChiney works his way into full mount!
Union avoids a series of strikes thrown by McChiney.
McChiney throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McChiney raining down shots from the mount!
Union squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
BOOM! McChiney connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Poor strikes thrown by McChiney there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McChiney lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Union hang on?
The referee warns Union that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

McChiney moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Union has worked his arm free - good work by Union!
Union wants to control but McChiney postures up.
McChiney 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McChiney working the ground and pound.
McChiney prevents Union from escaping the position.
McChiney landing a few strikes.
McChiney trying to control the action but Union is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
McChiney is looking to take a break and control but Union is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Union is trying to control McChiney's posture but McChiney avoids it.
Union is looking to regain half guard here but McChiney keeps moving and retains side control.
Union is not content to let McChiney control the position.
McChiney in side control, throwing shots but Union defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray McChiney clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McChiney has a takedown stuffed.
Good exchange - Union coming out on top.
Union misses the jab.
McChiney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McChiney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray McChiney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McChiney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Union swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Union stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Union wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Union, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Union fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McChiney manages to avoid it.
Union fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McChiney checks it well.
Union swings away with a body shot that misses
and McChiney counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Union loads up on a big right hand but McChiney slips the punch.

McChiney closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Union quickly recovers to half guard.
McChiney looks to land a strike but Union avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Union wants to stand and escape but McChiney is having none of it.
Union working a defensive guard here.
McChiney controls from within his opponent's guard.
Union trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McChiney with a flurry of punches that miss.
McChiney throws an elbow that misses. Union uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McChiney's guard. Nice move by Union!

Union stands and steps away. McChiney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McChiney misses with a takedown attempt - Union sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McChiney just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McChiney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Union throws out the jab.
Union scores with a punch to the head.
Union throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by McChiney.
McChiney blocks the body kick.

McChiney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Union to the ground. McChiney is now in Union's guard.
McChiney wants to control from the top but Union keeps moving.
McChiney postures up and lands a big shot to Union's brow.
Union tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McChiney passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McChiney sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Union avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McChiney.
McChiney works his way into full mount!
Union is in a horrible position here. McChiney smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McChiney controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ray McChiney will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Union scores with a jab to the jaw.
Union lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Union displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McChiney.
Union throws a combination that misses

and McChiney counters with a shoot takedown. Union fights it but they end up in guard.
McChiney wants to control from the top but Union keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McChiney preventing the sweep.
McChiney trying to control the position from guard on top but Union is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Union is wriggling around but McChiney manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McChiney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McChiney controlling the action here.
McChiney wants to pass the guard but Union is defending well.
Union wants to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McChiney.

McChiney looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McChiney trying to control the position from guard on top but Union is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McChiney won't allow Union to sweep him here.
Union keeping full guard, as McChiney tries to pass.
Union preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McChiney is looking to work some ground and pound but Union has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McChiney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bregan Union has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McChiney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McChiney trying to control but Union is working from the bottom.
McChiney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Union works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Union stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Union wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray McChiney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Union lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Union lands a nice shot to the body.
McChiney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Union.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Union lands with an uppercut that bounces McChiney off the cage and back into range.
Union swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Union clinches up with McChiney and pushes him back against the cage.
Union can't find room to land a body shot as McChiney controls the action.
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McChiney has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Union is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Union escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Union rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and McChiney counters with a shoot takedown. Union fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McChiney works over Union with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McChiney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Union has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McChiney has managed to get both his arms back between Union's legs - danger averted.

Union working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McChiney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McChiney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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 Ray McChiney.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McChiney, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray McChiney!
Ray McChiney retains his welterweight title!
Ray McChiney decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.