PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy McGillicutty (ranked 6447 p4p, 5590 weight class) and Allan Preston (ranked 667 p4p, 616 weight class). Billy McGillicutty has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McGillicutty
vs
Preston

188 cm
18
174
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
183
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Aloha Nutrition

Voodoo Nutrition
PWNAGE

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy McGillicutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Allan Preston!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston staying out of range there.
McGillicutty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGillicutty cracks Preston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Preston shoots in and bounces McGillicutty off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Preston trying to control but McGillicutty is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGillicutty is on top in guard.

McGillicutty wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
McGillicutty controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston looking for a sweep. Not yet Preston, not yet.
McGillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGillicutty looking to pass the guard.
McGillicutty trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
McGillicutty preventing the sweep.

Preston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGillicutty defends well.
McGillicutty stays in close to Preston's body and controls the position.
McGillicutty pushes down on Preston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Preston is staying active underneath McGillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Preston tries to roll over but McGillicutty keeps him under control.

Preston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGillicutty trying to control the pace.
Preston is trying to control but can't.
Preston is staying active underneath McGillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGillicutty trying to pass the guard but Preston defending well.
McGillicutty is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Preston is trying to stand back up but McGillicutty is controlling him
Preston is not content to let McGillicutty control the position.

Preston actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Preston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGillicutty just misses with a punch to the body.
McGillicutty lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGillicutty throws a hook to the side of Preston's head but Preston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Preston throws out a counter right but McGillicutty avoids it with no problem.
Preston blocks a jab.

Preston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Preston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGillicutty is keeping the position for now.
McGillicutty is trying to control the position but Preston postures up.
McGillicutty has his hands on Preston's head, controlling the position.
McGillicutty wants to sweep here but Preston controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston tries to free his leg and advance position but McGillicutty is retaining full guard.

Preston drops back looking for a leg! McGillicutty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGillicutty manages to kick Preston off! Preston jumps back into McGillicutty's guard.
McGillicutty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Preston manages to get himself to full guard.

McGillicutty wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
McGillicutty controls from within his opponent's guard.
Preston is trying to control the position but McGillicutty postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGillicutty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Preston is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy McGillicutty 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.

Preston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGillicutty!
You can see the frustration on McGillicutty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Preston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McGillicutty is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Preston off and has taken his back!
Preston looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McGillicutty has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Preston's body.
Allan Preston has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty wants to control the position but Preston frees himself and scrambles - McGillicutty manages to regain control in side control.
A lull in the action here as McGillicutty stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston tries to buck McGillicutty off but McGillicutty is having none of it.
Preston manages to get back to half guard.
Preston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Preston is trying to maintain the position but McGillicutty is very close to passing his half guard.
McGillicutty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Preston!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston tries to hold on but McGillicutty pushes him away.
McGillicutty wants to control the pace but Preston is squirming around nicely.
Preston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGillicutty avoids the attempt from Preston to control.
McGillicutty content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGillicutty tries to control but Preston wriggling away.
Preston tries to hold on but McGillicutty pushes him away.
McGillicutty controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty looking to control but Preston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGillicutty is really struggling to control Preston but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Preston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGillicutty wants to control the pace but Preston is squirming around nicely.
Preston is trying desperately to improve position.
Preston wants to hold on but McGillicutty pushes him away.
Preston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGillicutty wants to control the pace but Preston is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGillicutty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Preston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGillicutty controlling the pace for now.
Preston is trying desperately to improve position.
McGillicutty wants to control the pace but Preston is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preston regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy McGillicutty dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McGillicutty misses with a body shot.
Preston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Preston shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Preston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Preston is working for a submission of some sort.
McGillicutty keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston is trying to control the action in half guard but McGillicutty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Preston wants to free his trapped foot but McGillicutty is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Preston is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGillicutty is just riding it out for now. Preston eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston trying to control from half guard but McGillicutty is working away.

McGillicutty is defending against the submission attempts here by Preston.

Preston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGillicutty is looking to improve his position.
McGillicutty trying to hold on to Preston's head to control him but Preston postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Preston is pressing down on McGillicutty's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGillicutty is holding on for now.
Preston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Preston stands up from half guard.
A punch lands to the side of Preston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No luck for Preston with that takedown attempt.

Preston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGillicutty's half guard.
McGillicutty manages to get to full guard.
Preston looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Preston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGillicutty controlling Preston's posture.
McGillicutty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Preston.
McGillicutty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Preston.
McGillicutty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGillicutty is trying to keep Preston in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Preston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGillicutty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGillicutty has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Preston postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Preston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGillicutty's guard.
Preston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Preston controlling the action here.
McGillicutty moves into full guard.
Preston wants to pass the guard but McGillicutty is keeping the position.
Preston stopping the sweep attempt from McGillicutty.
Allan Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGillicutty is trying to keep Preston in close.
Billy McGillicutty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Preston 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Preston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGillicutty 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy McGillicutty!
Billy McGillicutty thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Allan Preston stepped up to the mic, saying 'I already know what I need to train, I will be training a couple months, so I can have the skill to win my next fight. '.