PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smasher McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Rage is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McGee
vs
Rage

200 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
227 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Smasher McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from McGee as Rage shoots in.
McGee wants to clinch.
McGee stuffs the takedown attempt from Rage. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
Rage should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McGee throws a right hand that Rage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rage also avoids with ease.
Rage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smasher McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Rage.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGee is looking to clinch but Rage is avoiding it.
McGee tries to clinch there but Rage circles away.
McGee is looking to clinch.
McGee tries to clinch but Rage is having none of it.
Rage fails with the takedown.

Rage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rage prevents McGee from escaping the position.
Rage has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McGee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rage on the ground.
McGee blocking the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rage is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rage looking to finish McGee with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGee!
McGee wants to control but Rage is having none of it.
McGee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGee tries to get out of the position.
McGee is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rage working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rage landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rage scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Rage.
Rage scoring with strikes but McGee is staying in there.
Rage pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rage is landing with some decent strikes but McGee is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee is trying to stand up.
Rage scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rage prevents McGee from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage with the ground and pound from mount.
Rage throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rage looks gassed!
McGee is bucking up trying to escape but Rage cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McGee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rage working for a submission but McGee is keeping him at bay.
McGee's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
McGee tries to reverse the position but Rage maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage throwing strikes here but McGee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rage throwing strikes here but McGee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McGee is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Rage there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rage looking to ground and pound but McGee is blocking nicely.
Rage throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McGee because Rage loaded up on that one.
McGee wants to control but Rage is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smasher McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

McGee closes the distance and pushes Rage back into the cage.
McGee works on Rage's body with a couple of short punches.
McGee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee scores with a hook to the body.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rage's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
McGee lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from McGee as the two fighters clinch.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
McGee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGee prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
A body shot lands from McGee.
Smasher McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGee lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from McGee.
Good body shot from McGee.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Rage's head.
McGee pushes Rage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee is working Rage over against the cage.
Nice elbow from McGee.
McGee scores a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
McGee lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
A body shot lands from McGee.
Rage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smasher McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Rage.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGee.
A right hand to the body from McGee.
McGee lands a body shot.
Rage is trying to drag McGee to the mat but McGee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
McGee lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rage takes a shot to the head.
McGee prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rage tries to pull guard but McGee holds him up against the cage and eventually Rage drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from McGee.
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGee cracks Rage with a nice body shot.
McGee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rage.
Still in the clinch, McGee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rage wants a takedown but no success here.
Rage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGee fights it off and pushes away nicely.

McGee drives through and clinches with Rage against the cage.
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee is working Rage over against the cage.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
A short uppercut from McGee.
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from McGee.
McGee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGee is working Rage over against the cage.
McGee cracks Rage with a nice body shot.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Rage's ribcage. Rage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rage is trying to drag McGee to the mat but McGee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from McGee as the two fighters clinch.
McGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
McGee lands a shot to the body.
Rage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGee.
McGee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McGee - that landed with a thud.
McGee prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGee pushes Rage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee pushes Rage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee lands a nice shot to the body.
McGee pushes Rage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGee lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
Rage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGee stalls.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
Rage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rage has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rage or not.
McGee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGee.
McGee lands a shot to the body.
Rage fails to pull guard.
A short right from McGee on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
Still in the clinch, McGee scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from McGee as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage is working for takedown but McGee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rage tries for a takedown but McGee manages to get underhooks.
McGee is leaning against Rage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGee.
McGee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Rage's ribcage. Rage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smasher McGee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Rage with that takedown attempt.

McGee rushes Rage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rage has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smasher McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Rage.

McGee has closed the distance and engaged Rage in a clinch.
Rage jumps guard but McGee stands there with Rage around his waist. Rage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from McGee.
McGee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rage or not.
McGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Rage's ribcage. Rage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from McGee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from McGee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGee pushes Rage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGee.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McGee.
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rage takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from McGee on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
A body shot lands from McGee.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Rage shrugs off.
Rage tries to pull guard but McGee won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Rage's ribcage. Rage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rage tries to pull guard but McGee holds him up against the cage and eventually Rage drops back down to his feet.
McGee lands a body shot.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee stops a takedown attempt from Rage.
McGee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rages head.
McGee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rage.
Rage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGee digs a right hand into Rage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rage's gas tank.
Rage has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
McGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
McGee lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Rage's head.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
Rage looking to slow down the pace here.
Rage can't get the takedown.
McGee landing knees to the body.
McGee lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rage.
McGee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rage up against the cage.
Rage tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
Rage goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGee prevents it.
McGee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGee digs a right hand into Rage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rage's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
McGee lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from McGee.
A short uppercut from McGee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGee lands a body shot.
A short right from McGee.
McGee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rage has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGee.
McGee is working Rage over against the cage.
McGee pushes Rage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from McGee.
McGee lands with a right to the head.
Rage tries to pull guard but McGee won't allow it.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGee scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGee lands a body punch.
McGee lands a nice elbow.
McGee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from McGee.
McGee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rage or not.
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGee just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
McGee is working Rage over against the cage.

Rage has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McGee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGee avoids the strikes from Rage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage misses with an elbow to the head.
McGee finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Rage thowing shots but they're missing.
Rage throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smasher McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smasher McGee!