PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter O Flanigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Flanigan comes to the cage accompanied by Spicy McHaggis Jig. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

O Flanigan
vs
McQueen

184 cm
23
193 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
197 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Knock Out Artistry
Win Nutritional

Win Nutritional
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter O Flanigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve McQueen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McQueen swinging wilding here.
McQueen lands a nice looking body shot.
McQueen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McQueen tries to clinch there but O Flanigan circles away.
A big left from O Flanigan misses.
O Flanigan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McQueen.
McQueen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Flanigan.
McQueen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Flanigan circles away quickly and effectively.
O Flanigan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McQueen sprawls well. McQueen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Flanigan gets slowly back to his feet.
McQueen scores with a nice strike.
McQueen leaves O Flanigan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Flanigan waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McQueen.
Walter O Flanigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQueen doesn't manage to clinch there - O Flanigan circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - McQueen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Flanigan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McQueen to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen misses the shot to the body.
O Flanigan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left and a right from O Flanigan both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Steve McQueen has been cut.
McQueen misses with a body shot.
O Flanigan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
O Flanigan lands with an uppercut that bounces McQueen off the cage and back into rage.
McQueen tries to bum rush O Flanigan with a series of wild strikes but O Flanigan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Flanigan misses with a combination
and McQueen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Flanigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steve McQueen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Flanigan connects with a looping right hand.
McQueen is looking to clinch but O Flanigan is avoiding it.
McQueen digs a good body shot into O Flanigan's ribs.
O Flanigan throws a hook but McQueen blocks it.
O Flanigan looks to land a left hand but McQueen moved out of range nicely.
O Flanigan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McQueen. McQueen obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQueen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
O Flanigan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McQueen forces O Flanigan back against the cage and clinches.
McQueen misses with some punches.
McQueen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Flanigan is looking to break free of the clinch but McQueen has double underhooks.

O Flanigan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McQueen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
O Flanigan throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
McQueen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McQueen is controlling O Flanigan's trapped leg to prevent O Flanigan from advancing to side control.
O Flanigan is pressing down on McQueen's thigh, looking to free his foot. McQueen is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen is holding on to half guard well.
O Flanigan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McQueen keeps working.
McQueen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of O Flanigan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take O Flanigan's back!
McQueen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy O Flanigan right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McQueen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McQueen keeps control of the position as O Flanigan tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Flanigan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McQueen.
O Flanigan is really stuck here.
McQueen is trying to stick to O Flanigan's back but O Flanigan is turning into McQueen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McQueen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by O Flanigan.
O Flanigan wants to control from the top but McQueen keeps moving.
McQueen is trying to control the position but O Flanigan postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Flanigan scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve McQueen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve McQueen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

O Flanigan avoids the body shot from McQueen.
McQueen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McQueen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Flanigan rather than just go for the knockout.
McQueen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Flanigan.
O Flanigan misses with a combination
and O Flanigan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Flanigan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McQueen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McQueen misses with a straight right.
Steve McQueen seems to be getting the better of the standup.

McQueen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
O Flanigan advances to half guard.
O Flanigan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
O Flanigan prevents McQueen from improving his position.
O Flanigan trying to control the action but McQueen is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Flanigan trying to mount his opponent but McQueen defends it.
O Flanigan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McQueen defending well though.
McQueen trying to hold on to O Flanigan's head to control him but O Flanigan postures up.

O Flanigan escapes and gets back to his feet.
McQueen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McQueen slips a jab from O Flanigan.
McQueen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Flanigan's calf.
O Flanigan tries to bum rush McQueen with a series of wild strikes but McQueen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
O Flanigan lands with a nice body punch.
McQueen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
O Flanigan throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Flanigan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McQueen tries to close the distance and clinch but O Flanigan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McQueen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Flanigan.
O Flanigan misses with a body shot.
O Flanigan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Flanigan throws a right hand that McQueen ducks under and follows up with a left that McQueen also avoids with ease.
McQueen avoids the head kick by O Flanigan.
McQueen jabs at O Flanigan's body.
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!
O Flanigan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McQueen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McQueen takes a swing at O Flanigan's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from McQueen.
McQueen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McQueen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen looks to land a combination. O Flanigan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McQueen throws a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by O Flanigan or perhaps it was just good defense by McQueen which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter O Flanigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQueen wants to clinch.
McQueen thuds his shin into the meat of O Flanigan's side.
O Flanigan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
O Flanigan misses with a body shot
and McQueen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McQueen, right into the meat.

McQueen moves into the clinch.
McQueen misses with the head strike.
McQueen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McQueen has O Flanigan pressed against the cage, preventing O Flanigan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQueen has O Flanigan pressed against the cage.
McQueen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Flanigan's efforts to push away.
O Flanigan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McQueen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Flanigan's elbow.
McQueen misses with the head strike.
O Flanigan wants to break free but McQueen has control.
McQueen lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McQueen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from McQueen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQueen tries to stall but O Flanigan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

McQueen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from O Flanigan is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McQueen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Flanigan doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve McQueen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve McQueen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

O Flanigan swings away with a body shot that misses
and McQueen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walter O Flanigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Flanigan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McQueen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Flanigan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McQueen tries to avoid it but O Flanigan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McQueen to the ground. McQueen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McQueen throws a leg kick which misses O Flanigan's front leg but catches the back leg as O Flanigan tries to avoid it.
McQueen scores with a kick to the body.
O Flanigan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McQueen.
McQueen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Flanigan doesn't seem bothered though.
O Flanigan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McQueen jabs O Flanigan right on the nose. O Flanigan blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Flanigan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McQueen scores with a jab.
McQueen moves in looking to clinch but O Flanigan pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McQueen lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by McQueen. That's going to slow O Flanigan down.
McQueen lands a body shot.
McQueen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McQueen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McQueen duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen stalks O Flanigan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into O Flanigan's face. O Flanigan staggers backwards, shaken.
McQueen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Flanigan.
McQueen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from McQueen.
Nice cross by McQueen.
O Flanigan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McQueen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McQueen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Flanigan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McQueen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Flanigan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McQueen scores with a nice right hand.
McQueen cracks O Flanigan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQueen cracks the inside of O Flanigan's front leg.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McQueen!
McQueen fakes the leg kick and cracks O Flanigan in the body.
O Flanigan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O Flanigan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McQueen tests O Flanigan's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McQueen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Flanigan. That did some damage!

McQueen closes the distance and clinches.
McQueen has O Flanigan pressed against the cage, preventing O Flanigan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McQueen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Flanigan's elbow.
A short body shot lands from McQueen as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McQueen.
McQueen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McQueen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from McQueen.
McQueen is leaning against O Flanigan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

McQueen breaks from the clinch.
McQueen throws a sloppy head kick and O Flanigan moves out of range easily.
McQueen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Flanigan's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McQueen lands a nice shot to the body.
McQueen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Flanigan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McQueen misses with the combination.
O Flanigan throws a right and a left that both miss.
McQueen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McQueen is looking to slow O Flanigan down with leg kicks.
McQueen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McQueen scores with a one two! O Flanigan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

McQueen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
O Flanigan tries to break the clinch but McQueen is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Flanigan wants to break free but McQueen has control.
Good body shot from McQueen.
McQueen pressing his opponent against the cage.

McQueen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Flanigan falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Walter O Flanigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McQueen wants to clinch.
Steve McQueen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McQueen slips a jab from O Flanigan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Flanigan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McQueen lands with a nice combination. O Flanigan backs away looking to recover.
McQueen 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Flanigan throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve McQueen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McQueen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve McQueen!