PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Deep had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Deep
vs
McCormick

175 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Rivers Edge Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Deep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for McCormick with that takedown attempt.
McCormick shoots in but Deep avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCormick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Deep is fending him off so far but McCormick persists. Nope, Deep circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny Deep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew McCormick.
McCormick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deep circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deep tries to bum rush McCormick with a series of wild strikes but McCormick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deep tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Deep. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deep.
Johnny Deep is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick tries to clinch there but Deep circles away.
McCormick shoots in for a double leg but Deep sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCormick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deep sprawls well. Deep wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCormick gets slowly back to his feet.
McCormick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Deep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deep connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deep defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCormick.
Deep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deep's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Deep duly obliges.

It looks like Matthew McCormick has been cut.
McCormick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deep's waist but Deep gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCormick off to one side.
McCormick looks gassed!
Deep connects with a high kick.
McCormick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deep defends it nicely.
McCormick fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCormick circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Deep both land. Nice combination.
Deep throws a right hand that McCormick ducks under and follows up with a left that McCormick also avoids with ease.
Deep lands a jab-cross combination.
Deep stuffs the takedown attempt from McCormick. McCormick gets slowly back to his feet.
Deep throws a series of punches but McCormick moves out of range.
Matthew McCormick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four 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.
McCormick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deep pinned against the cage. Deep gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Deep lands with a nice combination. McCormick backs away looking to recover.
Deep lands with a kick to the temple. McCormick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Deep fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deep connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Deep. No joy for McCormick on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Deep dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew McCormick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Deep goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCormick walks into a straight right hand from Deep.
McCormick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deep avoids it really well and circles away.
McCormick shoots in for a takedown but Deep shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Deep sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCormick somewhat.
Johnny Deep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew McCormick.
McCormick is breathing heavily.
Deep throws a series of punches but McCormick moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Deep.
Deep swinging wilding here.
McCormick is trying desperately to land a takedown but Deep is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McCormick.
Deep 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.
McCormick doesn't manage to clinch there - Deep circles away.
Deep lands a jab-cross combination.
Deep paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deep pushes McCormick away with a front kick.
Deep misses with a two punch combination.
Deep throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCormick.
Deep stuffs the takedown attempt from McCormick. McCormick gets slowly back to his feet.
Deep digs a good body shot into McCormick's ribs.
Johnny Deep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deep fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCormick.
McCormick walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep throws a series of punches but McCormick moves out of range.
Deep scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Deep.
McCormick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCormick circles away quickly and effectively.
Deep throws a series of punches but McCormick moves out of range.

That's four 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.
McCormick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Deep.
Johnny Deep is winning the standup battle so far.
Deep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCormick circles away quickly and effectively.
McCormick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deep throws a series of strikes that have McCormick backpedaling.
Deep looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deep lands a jab to the head.
Deep misses with the combination.
Deep buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Deep dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew McCormick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Deep thumps McCormick with a low kick.
McCormick blocks a head kick by Deep.
McCormick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deep but Deep pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deep lunges at McCormick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCormick's hand.
McCormick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deep but Deep pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCormick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deep avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnny Deep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew McCormick.
Deep throws a right and a left that McCormick avoids nicely.
A jab from Deep does it's job there.
McCormick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deep as he jumps to the side.
Deep throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deep keeps the fight on the outside.
Deep fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCormick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCormick fails to land the takedown.
Deep throws a right and a left that McCormick avoids nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Deep.
Deep misses with a series of wild punches.
Deep lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep throws a series of punches but McCormick avoids them all with ease.
Deep scores with a jab to the jaw.
Deep misses with a head kick.
Deep with a nice cross.
Deep scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McCormick might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Deep has got the better of the exchanges.
A combination from Deep does no damage.

That's four 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.
McCormick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deep finds it's way round the side to connect with McCormick's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCormick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCormick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deep pinned against the cage. Deep gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Deep.
Matthew McCormick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Deep is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCormick walks forward, straight into a front kick from Deep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Deep showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deep has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Deep!