PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julian McGavin (ranked 3247 p4p, 24140 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 171 p4p, 0 weight class). McGavin comes to the cage accompanied by Jersey Shore intro song. 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?

McGavin
vs
Sss

168 cm
27
132
6 - 5 - 0

165 cm
21
143
8 - 34 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julian McGavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGavin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sss tries to avoid it but McGavin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sss to the ground. Sss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sss is trying to counter with his kicks.

Sss gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGavin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGavin forces his way into half guard.

McGavin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sss has managed to free his arm - good work.

McGavin seems to be working for a kimura but Sss defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGavin throwing shots but Sss is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin throwing shots but Sss is blocking nicely.
McGavin 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.
Sss is refusing to be controlled, as McGavin sits in half guard.
McGavin working over Sss with some ground and pound. Sss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGavin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGavin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

McGavin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGavin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGavin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sss keeps working.

McGavin is looking for a kimura but Sss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGavin to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGavin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

McGavin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGavin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

McGavin seems to be working for a kimura but Sss defends the submission attempt.

McGavin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGavin.

McGavin is working for a kimura but Sss is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGavin seems to be working for a kimura but Sss defends the submission attempt.
McGavin throwing shots but Sss is blocking nicely.

That's four 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.

McGavin is working for a kimura but Sss is defending it quite comfortably.

McGavin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGavin.
McGavin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGavin tries to stand and escape but Sss is controlling the position.
McGavin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian McGavin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Sss.
McGavin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sss can do to turn this around?

McGavin drives through with a takedown into Sss's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGavin tries to free his leg and advance position but Sss is retaining full guard.
McGavin trying to control but Sss is working from the bottom.
McGavin throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGavin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGavin throwing strikes from guard but Sss blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGavin is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGavin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGavin.
McGavin looking to pass the guard.
Sss keeping moving, preventing McGavin from controlling successfully.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGavin shoots for a double leg takedown but Sss sprawls well. He's pushed McGavin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sss shoots in looking for a takedown. McGavin tries to sprawl out of it but Sss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGavin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGavin shoots in looking for a takedown. Sss tries to sprawl out of it but McGavin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Sss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

McGavin kicks Sss off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGavin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

McGavin has gone for a leg lock! Sss slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGavin's guard.

McGavin keeping moving, preventing Sss from controlling successfully.

McGavin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sss has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGavin after a bit of a struggle.
Julian McGavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGavin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGavin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGavin lands with a light punch inside.
McGavin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGavin misses with an elbow over the top.
Sss is trying to drag McGavin to the mat but McGavin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian McGavin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McGavin drives through with a takedown into Sss's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGavin won't allow Sss to sweep him here.
McGavin wants to pass the guard but Sss is keeping the position.
Sss looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGavin advances position into side control!

McGavin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin is looking to take a break and control but Sss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

McGavin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

McGavin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sss, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

McGavin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sss has escaped the position, nice work there.

McGavin tries for a kimura but Sss is defending well.

McGavin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

McGavin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGavin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

McGavin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGavin is looking to take a break and control but Sss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGavin tries to move to mount but Sss blocks the move with his legs.
Sss takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

McGavin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sss Sss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

McGavin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGavin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Julian McGavin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

McGavin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian McGavin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGavin, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian McGavin!
Julian McGavin 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.