PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fancy Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Konstantinov
vs
Mcghee

187 cm
25
216 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

190 cm
25
209 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Konstantinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fancy Mcghee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Konstantinov lands an overhand right.
Fancy Mcghee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcghee misses with an uppercut. Konstantinov saw that one coming.

Mcghee darts in and clinches Konstantinov up against the cage.
Mcghee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Konstantinov is defending well for now.
Mcghee is trying to maintain a safe position but Konstantinov gets an underhook and turns Mcghee into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcghee.
Mcghee misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Konstantinov throws a head punch that misses.
Mcghee looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Konstantinov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Konstantinov.
Mcghee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mcghee misses with a knee strike.

Konstantinov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Konstantinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Konstantinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Konstantinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcghee's head.
Konstantinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Konstantinov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Konstantinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konstantinov looks to land a strike but Mcghee avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Konstantinov stops Mcghee from standing up.
Konstantinov lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konstantinov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Konstantinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Konstantinov postures up in Mcghee's guard and throws a big left but Mcghee blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konstantinov lands a couple of elbows.
Konstantinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcghee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Konstantinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Konstantinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mcghee wants to get back to his feet but Konstantinov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mcghee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Konstantinov trying to control but Mcghee is working from the bottom.
Konstantinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcghee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcghee being controlled here, momentarily.
Konstantinov wants to control from the top but Mcghee keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Boris Konstantinov.
Mcghee is looking to clinch but Konstantinov is avoiding it.
Mcghee wants to clinch up but Konstantinov keeps it at a distance.
Mcghee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Konstantinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcghee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konstantinov connects with a leg kick. Mcghee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mcghee tries to clinch but Konstantinov moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konstantinov misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Konstantinov 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.

Konstantinov throws out a leg kick but Mcghee moves out of range and Konstantinov only half commits.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcghee thows a body shot but no joy.
Mcghee misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov throws a jab when Mcghee was well out of range.

Mcghee rushes Konstantinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcghee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcghee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Konstantinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcghee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mcghee.
Mcghee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcghee throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcghee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Konstantinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcghee controls his hands.
A short right from Konstantinov.
Mcghee landing knees to the head.
Mcghee holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Konstantinov has hold of one of Mcghee's legs. Mcghee is fighting the takedown attempt but Konstantinov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Konstantinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Konstantinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Konstantinov prevents Mcghee from getting back to his feet.
Konstantinov trying to control but Mcghee is working from the bottom.
Mcghee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcghee wants to stand and escape but Konstantinov is having none of it.
Mcghee keeping moving, preventing Konstantinov from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Mcghee closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mcghee lands a hook that snaps the head of Konstantinov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcghee.
Konstantinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcghee backwards.

It looks like Fancy Mcghee has been cut.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Konstantinov avoids it.
Konstantinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Konstantinov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Konstantinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcghee.
Konstantinov tries to work over Mcghee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcghee stalling.
Mcghee pushes Konstantinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Konstantinov.
Mcghee misses with a knee strike.
Konstantinov takes an elbow to the temple.
Konstantinov blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcghee blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcghee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov is looking for a takedown.
Fancy Mcghee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Konstantinov prevents a body shot from Mcghee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mcghee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mcghee misses with the head strike.
Konstantinov is trying to drag Mcghee to the mat but Mcghee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Konstantinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcghee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mcghee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Konstantinov blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcghee pushes off an throws an elbow but Konstantinov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mcghee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Konstantinov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mcghee lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fancy Mcghee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fancy Mcghee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mcghee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mcghee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Konstantinov checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Mcghee tenderised Konstantinov's leg. Konstantinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mcghee tried to score with a low kick but Konstantinov checks it.
Mcghee wants to clinch up but Konstantinov keeps it at a distance.
Mcghee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov shoots for a takedown but Mcghee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcghee connects with a solid leg kick.
Konstantinov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Konstantinov looks to land a right hand but Mcghee moved out of range.
Mcghee lands a leg kick that knocks Konstantinov off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mcghee.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcghee rushes Konstantinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcghee landing knees to the head.
Mcghee controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Mcghee's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the head but Konstantinov blocks with his arms.
Mcghee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Konstantinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcghee backwards.
Mcghee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konstantinov's elbow.
Mcghee is looking to control Konstantinov's arms but Konstantinov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcghee has his back to the cage.
Konstantinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcghee working Konstantinov over with knees to the body.
Mcghee trying to control the position but instead, Konstantinov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcghee into the cage.
Konstantinov misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcghee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konstantinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the head but Konstantinov blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcghee throws an elbow but misses.
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!
Konstantinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Konstantinov misses with the head strike.
Konstantinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcghees head.
Mcghee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Konstantinov is keeping busy.
Konstantinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Konstantinov lands an uppercut.
Konstantinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Konstantinov is defending well for now.
Mcghee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Konstantinov avoids a wild elbow strike from Mcghee.
Mcghee misses with the head strike.
Konstantinov gets through Mcghee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Konstantinov is trying to pull guard but Mcghee has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mcghee tries to work over Konstantinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Konstantinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcghee looking to throw knees to the head but Konstantinov is blocking nicely.
Konstantinov lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Mcghee.
Konstantinov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcghee trying to control the position but instead, Konstantinov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcghee into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov.
Mcghee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Konstantinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcghee throws a punch but it's blocked by Konstantinov.
Mcghee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Konstantinov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Konstantinov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mcghee blocking some punches.
Mcghee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Konstantinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Mcghee avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcghee up against the cage.
Konstantinov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcghee walks away with a smile on his face. Konstantinov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boris Konstantinov.
I think Konstantinov 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Konstantinov!
Boris Konstantinov made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.