PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Fraser (ranked 2827 p4p, 3218 weight class) and Art Mcgowan (ranked 297 p4p, 342 weight class). Art Mcgowan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fraser
vs
Mcgowan

192 cm
25
240
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
275
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Fraser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Mcgowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgowan misses with a wild body shot.

Mcgowan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcgowan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fraser manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fraser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fraser wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraser trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgowan is proving a slippery customer.
Fraser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcgowan throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgowan won't allow Fraser to sweep him here.
Fraser working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Fraser looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fraser passes into half guard.

Mcgowan kicks Fraser off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgowan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fraser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Fraser 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgowan. Fraser does a little dance to reset his feet.

Fraser gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcgowan to score an easy takedown into full 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!
Fraser lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fraser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgowan keeping moving, preventing Fraser from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fraser's guard.

Mcgowan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fraser is trying to hold Mcgowan in close to prevent damage but Mcgowan has managed to pass into half guard.
Mcgowan works his way into side control.
Fraser sneaks back into half guard.
Mcgowan controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcgowan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcgowan's back!
Mcgowan trying to control the hands but Fraser won't let him.

Fraser is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mcgowan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Fraser working for a choke but Mcgowan is defending well.
Mcgowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Art Mcgowan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fraser tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mcgowan counters with a one-two to the body.

Mcgowan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fraser's guard.

Mcgowan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Marcus Fraser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mcgowan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fraser trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fraser keeping moving, preventing Mcgowan from controlling successfully.
Fraser trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fraser keeping moving, preventing Mcgowan from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgowan won't allow Fraser to sweep him here.
Fraser trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgowan is proving a slippery customer.
Mcgowan wants to pass the guard but Fraser is keeping the position.
Fraser looking for a sweep. Not yet Fraser, not yet.
Mcgowan wanted to stand there but Fraser had control of the position.
Fraser wants to sweep here but Mcgowan controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fraser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgowan manages to get himself to full guard.

Fraser looking to pass the guard.
Fraser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcgowan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fraser forces his way into half guard.
Mcgowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fraser has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Art Mcgowan has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fraser throwing strikes but Mcgowan recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Mcgowan is trying to control but can't.
Fraser works his way into full mount!
Fraser lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Fraser goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mcgowan is on top in guard.
Fraser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgowan is controlling Fraser's trapped leg to prevent Fraser from advancing to side control.
Fraser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcgowan's head.
Fraser works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fraser looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgowan wants to control but Fraser is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Fraser will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fraser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mcgowan shoots in and bounces Fraser off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fraser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcgowan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fraser will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mcgowan trying to control but Fraser is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fraser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcgowan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgowan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fraser is on top in guard.

Mcgowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fraser engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fraser tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgowan is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Mcgowan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fraser has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fraser scores with a hook to the body.
Fraser goes for a takedown attempt but Mcgowan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcgowan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fraser is defended easily by Mcgowan.
Mcgowan just misses with a punch to the body.

Mcgowan dives in and scores a takedown into Fraser's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgowan gets to his feet. Fraser looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mcgowan cracks Fraser with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgowan misses with a series of wild punches.

Mcgowan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fraser's half guard.
Fraser regains full guard. Nicely done.

Fraser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgowan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fraser. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcgowan trying to control but Fraser is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fraser is on top in guard.

Mcgowan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fraser is controlling him.
Mcgowan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Marcus Fraser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fraser forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgowan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fraser.
Art Mcgowan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fraser throws an elbow that misses. Mcgowan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fraser's guard. Nice move by Mcgowan!

And that's the end of the fight!
Art Mcgowan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcgowan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Art Mcgowan!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Art Mcgowan!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Art Mcgowan!

Art Mcgowan wins by unanimous decision!