PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and thick legg mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). thick legg mcgee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Masters
vs
legg mcgee

190 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, thick legg mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters shoots in but no luck this time.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt.
Masters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says mcgee as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.

mcgee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masters is on top in guard.

mcgee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masters is aware though and is defending well.
Masters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. mcgee is keeping the position for now.
mcgee controls Masters momentarily but Masters frees himself.
mcgee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Masters!
mcgee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Masters is breathing heavily.

mcgee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Masters is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Masters and mcgee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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!
mcgee landing a few strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mcgee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mcgee scoring with punches and elbows.
mcgee wants to control but Masters is keeping him busy.

mcgee swings around for an armbar but Masters sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into mcgee's guard.

Masters 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.
Masters looking to pass the guard.

mcgee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
mcgee thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Masters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Masters trying to control but mcgee is working from the bottom.
mcgee looking for a sweep. Not yet mcgee, not yet.

Masters got a little sloppy there for a moment and mcgee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masters has managed to get both his arms back between mcgee's legs - danger averted.

Masters 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.

mcgee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

mcgee looking for a guillotine here but Masters defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

mcgee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcgee throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as mcgee holds on and takes a little breather.

mcgee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masters looking to pass the guard.
Masters forces his way into half guard.

mcgee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mcgee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
mcgee trying to hold on to Masters's head to control him but Masters postures up.

mcgee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but mcgee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
mcgee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now mcgee is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Masters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
mcgee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

thick legg mcgee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

mcgee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masters to the mat! Masters manages to get full guard.

mcgee drops back looking for a leg! Masters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masters manages to kick mcgee off! mcgee jumps back into Masters's guard.
mcgee preventing the sweep.
mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

mcgee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and mcgee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
mcgee wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
mcgee works over Masters with some ground and pound from guard.
mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masters shoots and misses

and mcgee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Masters trying to control the position.
mcgee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
mcgee scoring with some ground and pound.
mcgee trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom.
mcgee working some strikes from top position.

mcgee drops back looking for a leg! Masters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masters manages to kick mcgee off! mcgee jumps back into Masters's guard.

Masters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mcgee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
mcgee chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Masters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. mcgee is aware though and is defending well.

mcgee drops back looking for a leg! Masters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masters manages to kick mcgee off! mcgee jumps back into Masters's guard.
mcgee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
mcgee trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom.
thick legg mcgee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masters has momentary wrist control but mcgee slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcgee landing some decent shots from guard.
mcgee passes Masters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Masters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
mcgee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working.

Masters looking for submissions off his back.

mcgee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masters sees it coming and defends easily.
mcgee working over Masters with some ground and pound. Masters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
mcgee working Masters over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
mcgee working the head and body with strikes.

mcgee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masters gets back to full guard.

Masters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. mcgee is aware though and is defending well.
mcgee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
mcgee working some strikes from top position.
mcgee is in close to Masters's body, working some short punches and elbows.
mcgee landing some decent shots from guard.
Masters wants to sweep but no luck.

mcgee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

thick legg mcgee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Masters fails with the takedown

and mcgee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
mcgee working the head and body with strikes.

mcgee is working for a kimura but Masters is defending it quite comfortably.
Masters has hold of mcgee's hands but mcgee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

mcgee is looking for a kimura here.
mcgee thows a huge punch but Masters dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
mcgee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
mcgee prevents Masters from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mcgee is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Masters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Masters tries to get to full guard but mcgee has control of the leg.
mcgee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
mcgee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Masters is looking for a sweep. mcgee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
mcgee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
mcgee 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 is trying to work for a kimura but Masters is defending well.
Masters tries to get to full guard but mcgee has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mcgee working Masters over with strikes.
Masters is looking for a sweep. mcgee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

mcgee is working for a kimura but Masters is defending it quite comfortably.
Masters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but mcgee scores with a couple of nice shots.
mcgee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Masters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Masters looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like mcgee is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcgee controlling the action here.
mcgee is nestled in close to Masters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ken Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masters wants to get back to full guard.

Masters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

mcgee scores a takedown into full mount!
mcgee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masters wants to hold on but mcgee pushes him away.
thick legg mcgee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters is in all sorts of trouble here.
mcgee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
mcgee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
mcgee lands a nice shot to the head.
Masters is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
mcgee breaks from Masters's wrist control and lands an elbow.
mcgee landing strikes from the mount.
Masters is desperately trying to improve his position but mcgee has a good base and remains in mount.
Masters is working hard here to advance position.
mcgee controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
thick legg mcgee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well mcgee 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... thick legg mcgee!