PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Boag (ranked 755 p4p, 84 weight class) and Taz McKane (ranked 156 p4p, 21 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Boag
vs
McKane

170 cm
24
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

179 cm
22
163 lbs
15 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Boag!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taz McKane!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Boag ducks down to avoid it.
Boag feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McKane lands a slapping body shot.
McKane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McKane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from McKane does it's job there.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
Boag is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McKane thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boag defending well as McKane loads up on a big left hand.
Boag is looking for a counter combo.
McKane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boag swats away the attempt to clinch by McKane.
Boag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane works the jab nicely.
McKane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McKane lunges at Boag with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boag's hand.
Boag tried to score with a low kick but McKane checks it.
McKane lands a slapping body shot.
Boag ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
It looked like Boag wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McKane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKane misses with a right hand
and Boag counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that McKane has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

McKane has closed the distance and engaged Boag in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boags head.
Boag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKane to keep the fight standing.
McKane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boag struggles to land a body shot inside as McKane controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Boag scores with a nice short uppercut.

Boag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boag drops his hands momentarily and McKane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boag.
A big right from McKane misses.
Boag with a hook.
McKane throws a body shot but no joy.
McKane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boag throws out the jab.
Boag gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane misses with a hook
and Boag counters with a stiff right hand.
McKane misses with a straight left.
Boag seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McKane misses with a straight right.
McKane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boag was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McKane's corner calls for a 1-2. McKane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boag throws a hook but McKane avoids it easily.
Boag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boag scores with a leg kick.

McKane gets a clinch.
McKane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Boag.

Boag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKane swings for the body but Boag moves out of range.
McKane looks to score with a jab to the body but Boag is just out of range.
McKane misses with an uppercut.
McKane throws a right hand that misses
and Boag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane cracks Boag with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boag.
Boag is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz McKane dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Boag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Boag misses the target.
McKane throws a hook but Boag avoids it easily.
Boag is looking to counter punch.
Boag throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKane throws a hook but Boag avoids it easily.
Taz McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Boag does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKane throws a hook to the side of Boag's head but Boag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Boag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boag takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McKane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Boag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

McKane instigates a clinch.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane struggles to land a body shot inside as Boag controls his hands.
McKane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane scores with a hook to the body.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKane.
Boag takes a shot to the head.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
McKane lands a left hand.
McKane lands with a light punch inside.

Boag jumps into guard, dragging McKane to the mat.

Boag looking for a guillotine here but McKane defends easily.
McKane wants to get up but he can't break Boag's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Boag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boag has a closed guard, preventing McKane from standing up.

Boag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Boag working for a triangle but McKane defends it easily.

McKane gets to his feet. Boag looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McKane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McKane clinches up with Boag and pushes him back against the cage.
Boag blocks an uppercut.
Taz McKane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from McKane as the two fighters clinch.
Boag blocks an uppercut.
Boag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKane has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Boag.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boag working aggressively here.
Boag lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Boag's head.
Boag misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boag lands an uppercut.
Boag tries a body shot but McKane blocks it.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Boag avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.

Boag breaks the clinch.
Boag will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McKane takes a swing at Boag's ribcage but misses.
McKane throws a hook but Boag avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Boag misses the target.
McKane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boag paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boag misses with a body shot.
Boag throws a push kick but McKane slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKane! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Boag.
McKane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boag's head backwards.
McKane misses with a hook.
It appears Boag was looking to counter with a kick there.
McKane scores with a sloppy right hand. Boag should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKane, as that shot connected.
McKane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKane throws a hook but Boag avoids it easily.
It looked like Boag wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McKane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boag.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz McKane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McKane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boag half committed to a counter leg kick.
McKane throws a hook to the side of Boag's head but Boag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
McKane looks to land a right hand but Boag moved out of range.
McKane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKane misses with an uppercut. Boag saw that one coming.
Boag is looking to counter punch.
Boag avoids the body shot from McKane.
An attempted straight right counter from Boag misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane tries to clinch but Boag moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Boag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
Boag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane with a jab.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKane! But no joy.
McKane scores with a jab. Boag acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McKane misses the jab.
Boag is looking to counter punch.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boag.
A quick step to the side and Boag tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boag takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McKane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boag manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boag was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McKane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Boag was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McKane.
Good exchange - McKane coming out on top.
McKane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boag manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boag throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boag was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - McKane coming out on top.
McKane throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Boag misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane is looking to clinch.
Boag fires out a quick counter leg kick but McKane just manages to avoid it.
McKane moves out of range of the strikes.
McKane loads up on a big right hand but Boag slips the punch.
McKane connects with a crisp jab.
McKane throws a hook but Boag blocks it.
Boag looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boag misses with an uppercut. McKane saw that one coming.
McKane just misses with a punch to the body.

McKane takes the fight into the clinch.
McKane blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Boag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boag blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boag is trying to pull guard but McKane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKane gets through Boag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boag prevents a body shot from McKane.
A left hand lands to the body for Boag.
McKane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boag blocking some punches.

Boag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKane moves out of range as Boag strikes.
McKane misses with a lunging right hand
and Boag counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane swings widly with a right hand
and Boag counters with a straight right hand.
McKane throws a hook to the side of Boag's head but Boag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McKane tries to close the distance and clinch but Boag swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boag looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boag with a hook.
McKane misses with a straight right.
Boag is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boag was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McKane throws a lazy uppercut
and Boag makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McKane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boag manages to avoid it.
Boag was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boag looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McKane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane throws a body shot but no joy.
Boag looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

Boag catches McKane napping and connects with a big right hand that sends McKane to the canvas!

McKane is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boag trying to control but McKane is working from the bottom.
McKane is still in real trouble! Can Boag finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boag looking to pass the guard.
McKane seems to have recovered his senses.

McKane wriggles free and stands up.
The fighters circling - McKane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boag swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McKane lands with a cross.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boag appears to be looking for a big counter.
McKane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from McKane misses.
Boag was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McKane throws the left hand but Boag avoids the punch easily.
Boag was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
Boag keeps the fight on the outside.
McKane misses with an uppercut. Boag saw that one coming.
Boag swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boag slips under a jab.
Boag walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McKane scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for McKane. That snapped Boag's head back.
McKane is looking to clinch.
McKane swings widly with a right hand
and Boag counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Boag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKane.
Boag swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Boag misses its intended target.
McKane swings widly with a right hand
and Boag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McKane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McKane lands a nice shot to the body.
Boag swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Boag drops his shoulder and cracks McKane with a huge uppercut! McKane goes down! Can Boag finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boag forces his way into half guard.
Boag wants to free his trapped foot but McKane is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Boag is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boag trying to pass the guard but McKane defending well.
McKane pushes Boag off looking to stand but Boag dives back in and keeps control.
Boag wants to free his trapped foot but McKane is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Boag is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boag wants to control but McKane is keeping him busy.
McKane is trying to stand back up but Boag is controlling him

Boag is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Boag had his way with Taz McKane in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A big right from McKane misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Boag misses the target.
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Boag ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Boag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKane throws a body punch but Boag moves out of range.

McKane takes the fight into the clinch.
Boag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow.
Boag misses with a body punch.

Boag ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boag no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

McKane stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boag uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Boag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boag was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McKane throws a lazy uppercut
and Boag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McKane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McKane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKane.
It looked like Boag wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boag has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boag there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Boag lands.
Chris Boag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKane.

McKane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Boag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKane lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane tries to close the distance and clinch but Boag swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boag was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boag slips under a jab from McKane.
Boag throwing a counter right hand but McKane manages to avoid it.
Boag throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from McKane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boag looks to land a right hand but McKane moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKane! But no joy.
McKane misses with a looping left.
Boag throwing a counter right hand but McKane manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for McKane.
Boag ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
McKane misses the jab.
As McKane backs away, Boag returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boag gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McKane tries to clinch but Boag is having none of it.
Boag looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McKane wants to clinch.
Boag loads up on a big right hand but McKane slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boag ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
Nice cross by McKane.
McKane tries to clinch but Boag moves out of range.
A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target.
Boag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boag takes a jab right on the kisser.
McKane throws a hook but Boag blocks it.
Boag swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boag misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taz McKane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McKane 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz McKane! Taz McKane retains his lightweight title!
Taz McKane 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.