PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DooRag McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bentley Tessin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee comes to the cage accompanied by Dead White People by the Afromatics. The key to victory for DooRag McGee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McGee
vs
Tessin

188 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

165 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

GETSWOLE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DooRag McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bentley Tessin !
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from McGee enables Tessin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tessin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tessin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tessin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tessin throws a big right hand that misses.
Tessin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

McGee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tessin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tessin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGee's head.
Tessin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGee working a defensive guard here.
Tessin scoring with some ground and pound.
McGee trying to keep a closed guard but Tessin is proving a slippery customer.
Tessin landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin landing some decent shots from guard.
Tessin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tessin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tessin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tessin postures up in McGee's guard and throws a big left but McGee blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessin cracks McGee with a solid left hand.
Tessin scoring with some ground and pound.
Tessin lands a couple of elbows.

McGee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tessin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tessin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tessin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

McGee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tessin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tessin has McGee in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tessin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tessin lands a couple of shots from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessin wants to sweep but no luck.
Tessin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

McGee gets to his feet - Tessin follows without any prompting.
McGee motions for Tessin to come forward. McGee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGee tries to clinch up.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but Tessin pushes him off.
DooRag McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee tries to clinch there but Tessin circles away.
Tessin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee tries to clinch up but Tessin circles away and keeps his distance.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown but Tessin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGee tries to clinch but Tessin is having none of it.
Tessin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tessin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DooRag McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tessin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!

Tessin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bentley Tessin 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.

No luck for McGee with that takedown attempt.
McGee tries to clinch up.
Tessin misses with a straight left.
Tessin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tessin loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.

Tessin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tessin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tessin chips away with some ground and pound.
Tessin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tessin 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tessin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGee wants to stand and escape but Tessin is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee working a defensive guard here.
Tessin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tessin scoring with some ground and pound.

McGee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tessin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bentley Tessin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tessin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGee's head.
Tessin distracts McGee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

McGee has his foot on Tessin 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tessin works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tessin works over McGee with some ground and pound from guard.
Tessin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tessin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tessin is in close to McGee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tessin with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Tessin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tessin works over McGee with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tessin lands a couple of elbows.
Tessin landing some decent shots from guard.
Tessin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tessin is in close to McGee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tessin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGee's guard.
Tessin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McGee taking some punishment here, with Tessin in his half guard.
McGee has hold of Tessin 's hands but Tessin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tessin is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGee looking for submissions off his back.
Tessin drops an elbow to the side of McGee's head.
Tessin working McGee over with strikes.
Tessin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tessin lands a nice short elbow.
McGee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGee wants to get back to full guard.
Tessin lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessin working over McGee with some ground and pound. McGee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Tessin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tessin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tessin is nestled in close to McGee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tessin connects with a nice short shot to McGee's temple.

Tessin is trying to work for a kimura but McGee is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessin tries to stand and escape but McGee is controlling the position.
Tessin is nestled in close to McGee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee taking some punishment here, with Tessin in his half guard.
Tessin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tessin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tessin lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bentley Tessin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McGee staying out of range there.
McGee wants to clinch up but Tessin keeps it at a distance.
McGee tries for a takedown but Tessin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tessin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown but Tessin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Tessin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tessin landing strikes.
Tessin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tessin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McGee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McGee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tessin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tessin cracks McGee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tessin in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin lands a nice forearm strike.
McGee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tessin 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tessin working the head and body with strikes.

Tessin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGee is just riding it out for now. Tessin eventually gives up the hold.
McGee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tessin lands strikes from half guard.
McGee trying to control from the bottom.
Tessin slips a nice elbow through McGee's hands, connecting with McGee's forehead.
Tessin is thwarting McGee's attempts to control the position.
Bentley Tessin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessin sitting and controlling from the half guard.

McGee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DooRag McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tessin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Let's hope that Tessin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bentley Tessin wasn't active enough on the ground.

Tessin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGee's guard.
Tessin 's corner is telling him to maintain position.

McGee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tessin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tessin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bentley Tessin .

Tessin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tessin stays in close to McGee's body and controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McGee looking for a guillotine here but Tessin defends easily.
McGee being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bentley Tessin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tessin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bentley Tessin !