PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean McPump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McPump
vs
McGilla

171 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

162 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean McPump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian McGilla!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGilla staying out of range there.
McPump lands a right hook to the body.

McGilla has managed to clinch.
McPump tries to break the clinch but McGilla is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGilla as McPump tries to tie him up.
McGilla tries to stall but McPump uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGilla has McPump pressed against the cage, preventing McPump from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McPump wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGilla has him pressed against the cage.

McGilla pulls guard effortlessly.
McGilla is pulling down on McPump's head to control his posture.
McGilla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

McPump stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McGilla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

McGilla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McPump napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGilla tries to advance to mount but McPump denies him.
McPump struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGilla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGilla creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McPump sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McGilla trying to control the action but McPump is working from the bottom.
McPump is trying to control McGilla's posture but McGilla avoids it.
McGilla is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McPump will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McPump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGilla fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McPump buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGilla defending well as McPump loads up on a big left hand.
McPump is breathing heavily.
McPump throws a right and a left that McGilla avoids nicely.
McPump jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McPump finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McPump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGilla.

McPump gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McPump wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McPump wants to stand up but McGilla is controlling him.
McGilla is working McPump over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McPump can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGilla controls the pace.

McPump pushes McGilla off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGilla shoots in and bounces McPump off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McPump controls McGilla momentarily but McGilla frees himself.
McGilla trying to control but McPump is working from the bottom.
McGilla throws a big right hand that misses.
McPump trying to keep a closed guard but McGilla is proving a slippery customer.
McGilla wants to pass the guard but McPump is keeping the position.
McPump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGilla wants to stand but McPump has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McPump keeping full guard, as McGilla tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGilla shoots in but McPump avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McPump misses with the combination.
McGilla takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from McPump as McGilla shoots in.
McPump throws an overhand right that lands on McGilla's shoulder, as McGilla tries to avoid the shot.
McGilla lands a nice leg kick that just misses McPump's sensitive parts.

McGilla shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McPump manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian McGilla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McPump throws a sloppy head kick and McGilla moves out of range easily.
McGilla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by McGilla or perhaps it was just good defense by McPump which made him look bad.
McPump misses with an uppercut.

McGilla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGilla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McPump wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGilla has him pressed against the cage.
McGilla is trying to drag McPump to the mat but McPump just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McPump is trying to break the clinch but McGilla is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPump tries to break the clinch but McGilla is controlling the position.
McGilla lands a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGilla is struggling to control the position.

McGilla has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McPump regains guard immediately.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McPump manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

McPump stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The fighters circling - McPump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

McGilla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGilla is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McPump is defending well for now.
McPump is trying to force a seperation but McGilla has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McPump looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McPump is trying to break the clinch but McGilla has him pressed against the cage.
McGilla throws an elbow but it misses.
McPump has had enough of the clinch but McGilla keeps him there for the moment.

McGilla manages to break the clinch.
McGilla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGilla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McPump tries to avoid it but McGilla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McPump to the ground. McPump escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sean McPump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McGilla.
McPump looks to throw the jab but McGilla is out of range.
Sean McPump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McPump defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGilla.
McPump misses with a head kick.
McGilla blocks a head kick by McPump.

McGilla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGilla has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McPump avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGilla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McPump is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGilla has hold of one of McPump's legs. McPump is fighting the takedown attempt but McGilla gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

McPump manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McPump scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGilla tries to clinch but McPump moves out of range.
McGilla throws a head kick that misses.
McGilla shoots in for a takedown but McPump shows good takedown defense.
McPump avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGilla avoids a punch combination nicely.
McPump throws a left and a right that both miss

and McGilla counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGilla.
McPump is looking to break free of the clinch but McGilla has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from McPump fails to land.
McGilla fails to pull guard.

McGilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McPump scores with a jab to the body.
McGilla tries to score a power double leg takedown but McPump sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGilla somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPump goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch combination from McPump misses.

McGilla forces McPump back against the cage and clinches.

McGilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McPump connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGilla is looking to clinch but McPump is avoiding it.
McPump throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

McGilla shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McPump is trying to stand up here but McGilla is controlling him well.
McPump preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian McGilla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McGilla closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McPump to the mat! McPump manages to get full guard.
McPump is trying to keep McGilla in close.

McPump is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McPump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGilla throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McPump blocks it with crossed arms.
McGilla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McPump pulls him back up using the underhooks.

McGilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McPump has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McPump throws a leg kick but McGilla sees it coming and moves out of range.

McGilla scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McPump desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McPump is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGilla is trying to control the action in half guard but McPump is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brian McGilla has got the better of the ground game so far.
McPump trying to control but McGilla postures up.
McPump wants to get back to his feet.
McPump tries to get to full guard but McGilla has control of the leg.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McPump throws a series of punches but McGilla avoids them all with ease.
Sean McPump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
McGilla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

McGilla closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McGilla prevents McPump from escaping the position.
McPump trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
You can see the frustration on McPump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

McGilla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McPump is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGilla's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGilla has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McPump is proving hard to escape from.
McGilla wants to stand and escape but instead McPump has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

McPump gets to his feet. McGilla looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McGilla moves out of range of the strikes.
McPump loads up on a big right hand but McGilla slips the punch.
A combination from McPump does no damage.
McGilla scores with a hook to the body. McPump takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGilla bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McPump wants to get back to his feet.

McPump throws McGilla to one side and escapes!
McGilla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from McPump misses

and McGilla counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
McPump is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McGilla stops McPump from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brian McGilla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

McPump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian McGilla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGilla 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian McGilla!