PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Trejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier McPherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Trejo
vs
McPherson

187 cm
25
196 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

187 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Trejo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPherson dodges the punch combination from Trejo.
McPherson tries a head kick but it misses.
Trejo shoots in but McPherson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McPherson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McPherson punishes Trejo's body with a nice straight punch.
McPherson throws a head kick that misses.

McPherson clinches with his opponent.
McPherson landing knees to the body.
McPherson pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Trejo tries to pull guard but McPherson won't allow it.
McPherson effectively controlling the action here.
McPherson tries to land a knee to the head but Trejo blocks with his arms.
Trejo jumps guard but McPherson stands there with Trejo around his waist. Trejo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Trejo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Trejo jumps guard.

Trejo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

McPherson 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.
McPherson is looking to work some ground and pound but Trejo has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trejo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McPherson is aware though and is defending well.
McPherson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

McPherson 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.
McPherson looking to pass the guard.
McPherson postures up.

McPherson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McPherson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Trejo tries to move into range but McPherson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trejo avoids the head kick by McPherson.
McPherson scores with a leg kick.
McPherson throws a nice looking combination but Trejo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trejo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trejo fails to land the takedown.
McPherson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trejo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McPherson circles away quickly and effectively.

McPherson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McPherson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trejo tries for a takedown. No joy.
McPherson leaning against his opponent.
Trejo tries to pull guard but McPherson won't allow it.
McPherson landing knees to the head.
Trejo is breathing heavily.
McPherson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trejo's face.
McPherson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trejo's face.
McPherson stalls.
Trejo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McPherson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
McPherson with a knee to the head.
McPherson scores with a knee to the head.
McPherson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trejo.
Trejo tries to pull guard but McPherson won't allow it.
McPherson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
McPherson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trejo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McPherson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McPherson gets underhooks to prevent Trejo's takedown attempt.
Trejo is trying to drag McPherson to the mat but McPherson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
McPherson scores with a knee to the head.
McPherson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McPherson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McPherson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Trejo fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trejo is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trejo jumps guard but McPherson stands there with Trejo around his waist. Trejo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trejo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McPherson walks away with a smile on his face. Trejo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick from McPherson lands but Trejo takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from McPherson.
McPherson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McPherson leaves Trejo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trejo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trejo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trejo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xavier McPherson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPherson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

McPherson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from McPherson.
McPherson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPherson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier McPherson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Trejo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trejo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McPherson throws a head kick that half lands.
McPherson misses with a head kick.
Trejo throws a nice looking combination but McPherson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Trejo tries to keep at a distance but McPherson has taken the fight into the clinch.
McPherson tries a knee to the head but Trejo blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for McPherson.
McPherson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPherson misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McPherson misses with a knee to the head.
McPherson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by McPherson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McPherson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trejo avoids it.
McPherson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McPherson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trejo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trejo is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trejo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trejo tries to pull guard but McPherson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Trejo drops back down to his feet.
McPherson working Trejo over with knees to the body.
Trejo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McPherson walks away with a smile on his face. Trejo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Trejo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPherson tries a head kick but it misses.
Trejo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trejo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Danny Trejo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McPherson moves into the clinch.
McPherson tries to land a knee to the head but Trejo blocks with his arms.
Trejo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McPherson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trejo's face.
McPherson taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson working Trejo over with knees to the body.
Trejo jumps guard but McPherson stands there with Trejo around his waist. Trejo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McPherson obliges.
McPherson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McPherson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McPherson lands a good knee to the midsection. Trejo won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPherson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trejo's face.
McPherson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McPherson lands a nice elbow.
McPherson tries a knee to the head but Trejo blocks it.
McPherson tries a knee to the head but Trejo blocks it.
Trejo fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson looking to throw knees to the head but Trejo is blocking nicely.
McPherson landing knees to the head.
McPherson misses with a knee to the head.
Trejo goes for a takedown in the clinch but McPherson prevents it.
McPherson slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on McPherson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McPherson trying to control the position but instead, Trejo has worked for underhooks and has pushed McPherson into the ropes.
McPherson keeps control of Trejo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McPherson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trejo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McPherson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McPherson looking to throw knees to the head but Trejo is blocking nicely.
McPherson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Xavier McPherson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trejo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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.
Trejo managing to block the knees to the body from McPherson.
McPherson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McPherson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPherson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPherson has Trejo pressed against the ropes, preventing Trejo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trejo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McPherson walks away with a smile on his face. Trejo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trejo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McPherson tries to avoid it but Trejo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McPherson to the ground. McPherson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McPherson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trejo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

McPherson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trejo, pushing him back against the ropes.
McPherson tries a knee to the head but Trejo blocks it.
Trejo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McPherson landing knees to the head.
McPherson lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trejo fails to pull guard.
Trejo letting McPherson take a breather here.
McPherson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trejo blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier McPherson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.

Trejo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McPherson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McPherson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trejo.
McPherson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trejo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trejo is trying hard to land a takedown here. McPherson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trejo blocks a head kick by McPherson.
McPherson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McPherson, right into the meat.
McPherson lands with a kick to the temple. Trejo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

McPherson closes the distance and pushes Trejo back into the ropes.
A knee to the head by McPherson.
McPherson slows down the pace here.
Trejo tries to pull guard but McPherson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Trejo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPherson landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McPherson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McPherson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trejo takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson avoiding damage.
McPherson tries a knee to the head but Trejo blocks it.
Nice elbow from McPherson.
McPherson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trejo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trejo is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. McPherson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McPherson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McPherson landing knees to the body.
McPherson lands a knee to the head.
Trejo is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McPherson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Trejo tries for a takedown but McPherson manages to get underhooks.
McPherson scores with a knee to the head.
Trejo takes a knee right on the jaw!
McPherson tries a knee to the head but Trejo blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McPherson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trejo fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Trejo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Trejo manages to end up in side control.
McPherson is looking to reverse the position.

Trejo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McPherson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Trejo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trejo trying to control the position but McPherson is working away.
Trejo tries to advance to mount but can't.
McPherson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo is looking to control McPherson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trejo avoid being mounted?
McPherson thows a huge punch but Trejo dodges it nicely.
McPherson wants to free his trapped foot but Trejo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

McPherson is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trejo shoots in but no luck this time.
McPherson throws a head kick that Trejo semi-blocks.

McPherson drives through and clinches with Trejo against the ropes.
Trejo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McPherson smiles and moves away.
McPherson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trejo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McPherson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trejo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McPherson connects with a nice looking jab.
McPherson scores with a head kick.
McPherson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McPherson wants it to stay on the feet.
McPherson misses with a head kick.
Trejo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McPherson throws out a powerful jab.
McPherson misses with a head kick.
Trejo misses with a two punch combination.
McPherson scores with a head kick.

McPherson pushes Trejo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Danny Trejo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPherson is pushing Trejo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McPherson prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier McPherson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McPherson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Xavier McPherson!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Xavier McPherson!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Xavier McPherson!

Xavier McPherson wins by unanimous decision!