PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between thick legg mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Mulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

legg mcgee
vs
Mulligan

185 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, thick legg mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mcgee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mulligan circles away.
Mulligan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

mcgee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
mcgee is trying to control. Mulligan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
mcgee content to control rather than advance.
Mulligan is looking to improve his position.
mcgee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mulligan wants to get back to full guard.
Mulligan gets back to full guard.
mcgee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
mcgee looking to pass the guard.
Mulligan looking to hit a scissor sweep but mcgee is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mcgee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mulligan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of mcgee, into his guard.

mcgee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mulligan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mulligan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
mcgee trying to control the position.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but mcgee keeps moving.
Mulligan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mulligan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
mcgee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. mcgee is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

mcgee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

mcgee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
mcgee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mulligan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

mcgee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mulligan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mulligan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mulligan!
mcgee struggling a bit here.
Mulligan blocks the strikes from mcgee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcgee is looking for a sweep.
mcgee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mulligan trying to control the position but mcgee is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Mulligan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mcgee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on mcgee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Mulligan. No joy for mcgee on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for thick legg mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
mcgee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mulligan but Mulligan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mulligan has his takedown stuffed

and mcgee counters with a single leg into guard. Mulligan didn't expect that.
mcgee is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
mcgee trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
mcgee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mulligan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
mcgee looking to pass the guard.
mcgee stopping the sweep attempt from Mulligan.
Mulligan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
mcgee advances to half guard.

Mulligan makes his way to full guard, as mcgee worked for a kimura.
mcgee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mulligan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

thick legg mcgee 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.

Mulligan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
mcgee tries to get to full guard but Mulligan has control of the leg.
Mulligan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mulligan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
mcgee wants to get back to full guard.
mcgee wants to control but Mulligan is keeping busy.
Mulligan is taking a breather. mcgee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
mcgee is trying to get back to full guard.

mcgee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
mcgee misses with a takedown

and Mulligan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mulligan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mulligan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mulligan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mulligan trying to control but mcgee is working from the bottom.
mcgee keeping full guard, as Mulligan tries to pass.

mcgee working for submissions but it's allowed Mulligan to get to half guard.
Mulligan is looking to advance position but mcgee won't allow it.

mcgee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mulligan is looking for a kimura here.
mcgee is trying to stand back up but Mulligan is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mulligan trying to control from half guard but mcgee is working away.
mcgee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mulligan is working away from the top position though.
Mulligan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for mcgee!
mcgee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mulligan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can mcgee hang on?
Mulligan content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcgee is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
mcgee throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mulligan. What's that going to do exactly?
Mulligan looking to ground and pound but mcgee is blocking nicely.
mcgee flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Paul Mulligan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mulligan is going olschool here, as he tries to force mcgee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so mcgee shrugs it off.
mcgee tries to improve his position but instead Mulligan has taken his back!

Mulligan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. mcgee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften mcgee for a finish.
mcgee can't escape the position.
mcgee is working hard here to advance position.
mcgee trying to control the action but Mulligan just sinks the hooks in.
mcgee tries to roll but Mulligan sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
mcgee wants to control his opponent's hands but Mulligan gets his hands free.
Mulligan doesn't have the hooks in and mcgee manages to turn into his guard.

Mulligan has his foot on mcgee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. mcgee works his way back into a safe position though.
Mulligan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from mcgee.
Mulligan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
mcgee postures up and lands a big shot to Mulligan's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulligan is on top in guard.
mcgee being controlled here, momentarily.

mcgee has his foot on Mulligan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mulligan works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Mulligan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

mcgee with a poor takedown

and Mulligan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mulligan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mulligan is pressed up against the cage. mcgee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mulligan down to the mat. Mulligan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for thick legg mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mulligan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mulligan wants to pass the guard but mcgee is keeping the position.
Mulligan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

mcgee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mulligan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. mcgee is keeping the position for now.

mcgee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mulligan has picked mcgee up and slammed him! mcgee can't keep hold of the triangle and Mulligan manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mulligan landing a few strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulligan scores with punches from side control.

Mulligan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mulligan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Mulligan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. mcgee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
mcgee can't do much from the bottom here.
Mulligan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
mcgee connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Mulligan is looking to take a break and control but mcgee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
mcgee is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
mcgee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mulligan's best efforts.

mcgee is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mulligan pulls his head out easily.
Mulligan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
mcgee wants to control but Mulligan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
mcgee is refusing to be controlled, as Mulligan sits in half guard.
Mulligan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
mcgee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

mcgee is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mulligan pulls his head out easily.
mcgee tries to get to full guard but Mulligan has control of the leg.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mulligan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and mcgee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcgee working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mulligan's thigh. Mulligan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
mcgee thows a big elbow that misses.
Mulligan trying to keep a closed guard but mcgee is proving a slippery customer.
mcgee wants to get up but he can't break Mulligan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
mcgee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mulligan's head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
mcgee with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mulligan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in mcgee's guard now.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but mcgee keeps moving.
mcgee is striking from the bottom but Mulligan uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Mulligan wants to take a breather but mcgee is having none of it.
mcgee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Mulligan is looking for a kimura but mcgee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mulligan to get the leverage.
mcgee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mulligan.
Mulligan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed mcgee's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. mcgee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

mcgee looking for a guillotine here but Mulligan defends easily.
mcgee doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Mulligan.
Well Mulligan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Mulligan!