PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan McGann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rodimus Prime enters the ring!

McGann
vs
Prime

188 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan McGann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGann misses with a double jab

and Prime counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGann wants to get back to his feet.
McGann is not content to let Prime control the position.

McGann is defending against the submission attempts here by Prime.
Prime seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGann tries to kick Prime off but Prime keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Prime trying to control the action but McGann is working from the bottom.
McGann tries to kick Prime off but Prime keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Prime wants to take a breather but McGann is having none of it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rodimus Prime hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McGann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Prime counters by clinching up.
Prime has McGann pressed against the ropes, preventing McGann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Prime turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Prime manages to end up in side control.
McGann is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Prime has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Prime tries to move to mount but McGann blocks the move with his legs.
McGann is looking to get back to his feet here but Prime is keeping cool and he's managed to take McGann's back.
McGann has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGann is breathing heavily.
Prime is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McGann. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
McGann holding both Prime 's hands and preventing any damage.

Prime looking to break McGann's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McGann remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Prime will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

McGann is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Prime tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGann swivels and escapes.
McGann throws a combination that misses

and Prime counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prime.
McGann is looking to break free of the clinch but Prime has double underhooks.

Prime escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGann misses with a combination

and Prime holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGann wants to break free but Prime has control.
McGann is trying to push Prime away but Prime has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Prime drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGann can't break the clinch.
Prime goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGann prevents it.
Nathan McGann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodimus Prime.
McGann is looking to break free of the clinch but Prime has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on McGann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGann tries to break free but Prime pushes him back against the ropes.
McGann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Prime keeps control of McGann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prime drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGann pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGann throws a left and a right that both miss

and Prime counters by moving into the clinch.

Prime pulls guard effortlessly.
Prime wants to stand up but McGann is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Prime looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGann trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

McGann gets to his feet. Prime looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nathan McGann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGann misses with a combination
and Prime counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGann is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Prime tries to clinch up but McGann circles away and keeps his distance.

Prime closes the distance and pushes McGann back into the ropes.
McGann stops a takedown attempt from Prime.
Prime prevents McGann from breaking the clinch.
McGann is trying to break the clinch but Prime is controlling him.
Prime keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGann's efforts to push away.
McGann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prime.
Prime wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodimus Prime dominated that round.
That's time! McGann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McGann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Prime holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Prime goes for a takedown attempt but McGann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Prime will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prime.
Danga de danga de dang - McGann scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Rodimus Prime has been cut.
McGann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prime counters with a two punch combo.
Prime moves out of range of the body kick from McGann.
McGann throws an off balance right hand

and Prime counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Prime goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGann prevents it.
Nathan McGann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodimus Prime.
Prime prevents McGann from breaking the clinch.
McGann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGann wants to break free but Prime has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGann tries to circle away but Prime has him pinned against the ropes.
Prime is trying to drag McGann to the mat but McGann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
McGann can't break the clinch.
Prime has McGann pressed against the ropes, preventing McGann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prime tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGann is trying to break free.
McGann is trying to break the clinch but Prime has him pressed against the ropes.
Prime tries to land knees in the clinch but McGann avoids the damage to the body.

McGann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGann throws a nice looking combination but Prime bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by McGann as he connects with a hook.
McGann throws a combination that misses

and Prime counters by clinching up.
Prime tries to score a body lock takedown but McGann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Prime prevents McGann from breaking the clinch.
Prime has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime tries to score a body lock takedown but McGann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Prime goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGann prevents it.
McGann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

McGann manages to break the clinch.
Prime dives in and grabs McGann's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGann pushes down on Prime's head and hops out.
McGann swinging wildly here.

Prime closes the distance and pushes McGann back into the ropes.
McGann wants to break free but Prime has control.
McGann tries to break free but Prime pushes him back against the ropes.
Prime tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGann just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Prime can't get the takedown.
McGann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prime lands an elbow inside.
McGann is trying to break the clinch but Prime is controlling him.
Prime tries to score a body lock takedown but McGann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGann has had enough of the clinch but Prime keeps him there for the moment.

Prime successfully pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prime works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Prime is working an open guard so McGann takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Prime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Prime rushes McGann and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McGann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prime has him pressed against the ropes.
Prime has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGann tries to circle away but Prime has him pinned against the ropes.
Prime working McGann over with knees to the body.
McGann can't break the clinch.
McGann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prime has him pressed against the ropes.
A short left from Prime.
McGann wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prime working McGann over with knees to the body.
McGann is trying to force a seperation but Prime has the dominant position.
Prime tries for a takedown. No joy.
Prime is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prime lands a nice elbow.
McGann wants to get back to striking at distance but Prime won't allow it.
Prime is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGann is trying to break the clinch but Prime is controlling him.
Prime tries for a takedown but McGann manages to get underhooks.
Prime keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGann's efforts to push away.
Prime fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGann gets underhooks to prevent Prime's takedown attempt.
Prime goes for a takedown attempt but McGann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prime is defended easily by McGann.
McGann misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Prime drives through with a takedown into guard.

McGann manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as McGann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prime doesn't seem phased though.
McGann throws a combination that misses
and Prime counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan McGann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodimus Prime's cut.
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!

McGann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGann tries to clinch up

and Prime counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prime.
Prime keeps control of McGann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Prime is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. McGann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Prime prevents McGann from breaking the clinch.
Prime is working for takedown but McGann is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nathan McGann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodimus Prime.
McGann tries to break the clinch but Prime is controlling the position.
Prime keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGann's efforts to push away.

McGann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGann throws a series of punches but Prime moves out of range.
McGann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Prime gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGann tries to break free but Prime pushes him back against the ropes.
Prime changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGann fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from McGann

and Prime counters by clinching up.

McGann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Prime counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prime.
Prime tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGann is trying to break the clinch but Prime is controlling him.
Prime is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Prime lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Prime fails to pull guard.
McGann tries to break free but Prime pushes him back against the ropes.
McGann is looking to break free of the clinch but Prime has double underhooks.
Prime has McGann pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. McGann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGann is trying to push Prime away but Prime has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Prime is working for takedown but McGann is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prime goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGann prevents it.
McGann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGann is trying to break the clinch but Prime has him pressed against the ropes.
McGann tries to break the clinch but Prime is controlling the position.
Prime with a knee to the head.
McGann takes a knee to the side of the body.
Prime tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGann smiles and moves away.
McGann misses with a combination

and Prime counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGann tries to break free but Prime pushes him back against the ropes.
Prime changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prime shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGann as he jumps to the side.
Prime fails with a takedown attempt.
McGann scores with a one two! Prime had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prime.
Prime is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime shoots in but McGann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGann darts in trying to clinch
and Prime counters with an outside leg kick.

Prime scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

McGann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McGann falls off balance throwing a combination

and Prime counters with a single leg into guard. McGann didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime throwing strikes from guard but McGann blocks nicely.
McGann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Prime sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGann's guard.
McGann is trying to stand up here but Prime is controlling him well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Prime is trying to work for a kimura but McGann is defending well.
Prime prevents McGann from standing back up.
Prime missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGann is trying to stand up here but Prime is controlling him well.
McGann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodimus Prime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Prime 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodimus Prime!