PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem - "Lose Yourself" Official Music Video . Royce McGee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kid Torres's chin.

McGee
vs
Torres

185 cm
22
267 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
272 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)
Fight Club Clothing est. 09™

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Royce McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kid Torres!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Torres drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Torres drops back looking for a leg! McGee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGee manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into McGee's guard.
McGee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but McGee is retaining full guard.

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

Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGee really is a fat lump.
McGee stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
McGee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McGee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Royce McGee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

McGee shoots in and gets a takedown into Torres's guard.
McGee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Torres wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
Torres won't allow McGee to pass to mount.
Torres is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Torres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGee pulls his head out easily.
McGee trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
McGee is controlling the pace.
McGee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Torres!
McGee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding McGee's attempts to control the action.
McGee is looking to work his way around to Torres's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Torres is trying to escape the mount.
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!
McGee looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGee controlling the pace for now.
Torres prevents McGee from taking his back.
McGee looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGee controlling his opponent.
McGee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Royce McGee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGee closes the distance and clinches up with Torres, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes Torres against the cage but Torres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Torres fails to land the takedown.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torres as he jumps to the side.
Torres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGee.
McGee is breathing heavily.
Torres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGee swivels and escapes.
McGee shoots in and drives through. Torres sprawls well.
Torres shoots in and drives through. McGee sprawls well.
Torres slaps away a takedown attempt from McGee, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Torres is trying to defend but McGee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McGee wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.

Torres looking for submissions off his back.

Torres actively working from the bottom here.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Torres actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce McGee dominated that round.
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.

McGee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Torres to the mat! Torres manages to get full guard.
McGee wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres being controlled here, momentarily.
McGee trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torres's guard.
McGee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Torres is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Royce McGee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGee slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Royce McGee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McGee shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.

McGee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Torres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Torres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McGee passes into side control.
McGee staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Torres is being controlled here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.

We're going to have a standup here because Royce McGee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
McGee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torres pinned against the cage. Torres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGee looks for a takedown but Torres sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torres.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGee.
Torres dives in and grabs McGee's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes down on Torres's head and hops out.
McGee shoots in but no luck this time.
Torres looks for a takedown but McGee sprawls well.

McGee feints and as Torres raises his hands in defense, McGee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Torres lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGee!

Torres working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McGee tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGee defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Torres.
McGee tries to hold on but Torres pushes him away.

Torres wants to finish this one by submission but McGee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Torres.

Torres has hold of McGee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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!
McGee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Torres is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McGee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McGee shrugs it off.

Torres looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Torres is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McGee has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce McGee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McGee gets a double leg takedown into Torres's guard.
McGee stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Torres is trying to escape the position but McGee is controlling the position.
Torres is looking to regain half guard here but McGee keeps moving and retains side control.
McGee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
McGee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee controls the position.
Torres tries to buck McGee off but McGee is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee tries to advance to mount but Torres denies him.
McGee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Torres!
McGee tries to control but Torres wriggling away.
McGee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Torres is desperately trying to improve his position but McGee has a good base and remains in mount.
McGee controlling the pace for now.
Torres can't escape the position.
McGee fails to move to back control.
McGee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGee works his way to his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres rolls, trying to escape but McGee keeps control of the position.
McGee biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres is trying to break free.
McGee keeps control of the position easily here as Torres tries to buck him off.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Royce McGee just wasn't active enough.

McGee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGee showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Torres actively working from the bottom here.
McGee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McGee is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Royce McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGee is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
McGee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Royce McGee.
McGee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Torres.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royce McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce McGee!
Royce McGee very nearly forgot to thank TITAN amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.