PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and darcy mcphearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Greywar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Greywar
vs
mcphearson

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

160 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Greywar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, darcy mcphearson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greywar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. mcphearson tries to avoid it but Greywar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag mcphearson to the ground. mcphearson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
mcphearson shoots in looking for a takedown. Greywar tries to sprawl out of it but mcphearson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greywar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Greywar. No joy for mcphearson on that attempt.
Greywar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping mcphearson at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Greywar, right into the meat.
mcphearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
darcy mcphearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mcphearson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
mcphearson shoots in looking for a takedown. Greywar tries to sprawl out of it but mcphearson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greywar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Greywar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of darcy mcphearson.
mcphearson stuffs the takedown.
mcphearson shoots in for a takedown but Greywar shows good takedown defense.
mcphearson looks gassed!
mcphearson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Greywar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
mcphearson stuffs the takedown attempt from Greywar. Greywar gets slowly back to his feet.
Greywar tries to clinch but mcphearson moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Greywar as mcphearson shoots in.
Greywar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
mcphearson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Greywar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
mcphearson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
mcphearson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greywar swivels and escapes.
mcphearson shoots in looking for a takedown. Greywar tries to sprawl out of it but mcphearson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greywar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Greywar could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Greywar connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar tries to close the distance and clinch but mcphearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

mcphearson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Greywar!

mcphearson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
mcphearson fails with a takedown attempt.
mcphearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greywar lands a slapping body shot.
Greywar tries to clinch but mcphearson is having none of it.
Greywar fails in his attempt to clinch.
mcphearson shoots for a double leg takedown but Greywar sprawls well. He's pushed mcphearson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Greywar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
mcphearson fails with the takedown.
mcphearson has a takedown stuffed.
Greywar shoots in but mcphearson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greywar fails with the takedown.
mcphearson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Greywar throws a head kick but mcphearson moves out of range.

Greywar rushes mcphearson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
mcphearson tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greywar has had enough of the clinch but mcphearson keeps him there for the moment.
Greywar is trying to stall.
mcphearson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
mcphearson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Greywar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
mcphearson shoots for a double leg takedown but Greywar sprawls well. He's pushed mcphearson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Greywar tries to clinch but mcphearson is having none of it.
mcphearson closes the distance and clinches up with Greywar, looking for a takedown. mcphearson pushes Greywar against the cage but Greywar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greywar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
mcphearson closes the distance and clinches up with Greywar, looking for a takedown. mcphearson pushes Greywar against the cage but Greywar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Greywar as mcphearson shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown by mcphearson or perhaps it was just good defense by Greywar which made him look bad.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Greywar - that will leave a mark!
mcphearson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greywar is fending him off so far but mcphearson persists. Nope, Greywar circles away and we're back to standing.
Greywar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
mcphearson shoots in and drives through. Greywar sprawls well.

mcphearson gets a takedown into half guard.

mcphearson stands up and beckons Greywar to join him on the feet.
Greywar moves in looking to clinch but mcphearson pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by mcphearson or perhaps it was just good defense by Greywar which made him look bad.
Greywar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Greywar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
mcphearson can't get the takedown.
Greywar wants to get back to striking at distance but mcphearson won't allow it.
mcphearson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Greywar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
mcphearson can't get the takedown.
mcphearson can't get the takedown.

Greywar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greywar stuffs the takedown attempt from mcphearson. mcphearson gets slowly back to his feet.
mcphearson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Greywar closes the distance and clinches.
Greywar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greywar.

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

mcphearson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Greywar tries to clinch but mcphearson moves out of range.
mcphearson misses with a takedown attempt - Greywar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
mcphearson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greywar as he jumps to the side.
mcphearson has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Greywar as mcphearson shoots in.
mcphearson has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mcphearson has a takedown stuffed.
mcphearson keeps the fight on the outside.
mcphearson shoots in but Greywar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greywar moves in looking to clinch but mcphearson pushes him off.
mcphearson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greywar tries to clinch but mcphearson moves out of range.
Greywar tries to close the distance and clinch but mcphearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

mcphearson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Greywar sprawls well initially but mcphearson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

mcphearson decides to return to a standing position.
mcphearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Greywar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
mcphearson shoots for a double leg takedown but Greywar sprawls well. He's pushed mcphearson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greywar.
Greywar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greywar tries to close the distance and clinch up but mcphearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greywar tries to close the distance and clinch but mcphearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greywar is looking to clinch.
Greywar tries to clinch up.
Greywar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but mcphearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greywar wants to clinch.
mcphearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Greywar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Greywar shoots in but mcphearson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
mcphearson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greywar is fending him off so far but mcphearson persists. Nope, Greywar circles away and we're back to standing.
Greywar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with mcphearson but mcphearson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
mcphearson has his takedown stuffed

and Greywar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Greywar has mcphearson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. mcphearson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Greywar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
mcphearson wants a takedown but no success here.
mcphearson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greywar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mike Greywar is winning the standup battle so far.
Greywar moves in looking to clinch but mcphearson pushes him off.
mcphearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Greywar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
mcphearson shoots in but Greywar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike Greywar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greywar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
mcphearson tries for a takedown but Greywar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
mcphearson shoots in looking for a takedown. Greywar tries to sprawl out of it but mcphearson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greywar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
mcphearson is breathing heavily.
Greywar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
mcphearson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
mcphearson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greywar is fending him off so far but mcphearson persists. Nope, Greywar circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mcphearson looks for a takedown but Greywar sprawls well.
mcphearson misses with a takedown attempt - Greywar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greywar tries to clinch up but mcphearson circles away and keeps his distance.

mcphearson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Greywar sprawls well initially but mcphearson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

mcphearson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Greywar to get to his feet.

Greywar darts in and clinches mcphearson up against the cage.
Greywar prevents the takedown attempt.
Greywar stops a takedown attempt from mcphearson.
mcphearson looking for a takedown.
Greywar has mcphearson pressed against the cage.
Greywar prevents the takedown attempt.
mcphearson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greywar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
mcphearson wants a takedown.
Greywar prevents the takedown attempt.
mcphearson wants a takedown.
Greywar lands a shoulder strike.
Greywar stops a takedown attempt from mcphearson.
mcphearson goes for a takedown attempt but Greywar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Greywar clinches with his opponent.
Greywar lands a damaging elbow.
mcphearson is working for takedown but Greywar is calmly controlling the position for now.

Greywar breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by mcphearson or perhaps it was just good defense by Greywar which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mcphearson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
mcphearson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greywar swivels and escapes.
mcphearson shoots in for a takedown but Greywar shows good takedown defense.

Greywar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
mcphearson tries for a takedown. No joy.
mcphearson tries to score a body lock takedown but Greywar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
mcphearson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greywar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
mcphearson looking for a takedown.
Greywar prevents the takedown attempt.
Greywar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Greywar is trying to break the clinch but mcphearson has him pressed against the cage.

mcphearson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Greywar can't fight it off and eventually mcphearson manages to take the fight to the floor. Greywar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

mcphearson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Greywar tries to close the distance and clinch but mcphearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by mcphearson.

mcphearson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Greywar fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by mcphearson.
Greywar is trying to buck mcphearson off.

mcphearson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Greywar to his feet.
Greywar fails in his attempt to clinch.
mcphearson tries for a takedown but Greywar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Greywar wants to clinch.
mcphearson shoots for a double leg takedown but Greywar sprawls well. He's pushed mcphearson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

mcphearson scores a takedown into full mount!

mcphearson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Nice sprawl there from Greywar as mcphearson shoots in.
Greywar scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Greywar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Greywar.
mcphearson misses with a takedown attempt - Greywar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
mcphearson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
mcphearson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greywar tries to close the distance and clinch but mcphearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greywar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greywar scores with a head kick.
Greywar wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greywar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Greywar clinches.
Greywar wants to break free but mcphearson has control.
mcphearson can't get the takedown.
Greywar lands a knee to the body.

mcphearson gets a trip takedown into half guard.

mcphearson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Greywar to get to his feet.
Greywar stuffs the takedown.
mcphearson shoots in and drives through. Greywar sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck for mcphearson with that takedown attempt.
Greywar tries to clinch there but mcphearson circles away.
mcphearson shoots in looking for a takedown. Greywar tries to sprawl out of it but mcphearson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greywar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
mcphearson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greywar circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but darcy mcphearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Greywar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with mcphearson but mcphearson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
mcphearson shoots in but no luck this time.
Greywar is looking to wear down mcphearson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Greywar tries to clinch but mcphearson is having none of it.
mcphearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
mcphearson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greywar circles away.
Greywar tries to clinch up but mcphearson circles away and keeps his distance.
mcphearson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mike Greywar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of darcy mcphearson.
Greywar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
mcphearson fails with a takedown attempt.
mcphearson shoots in for a double leg but Greywar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
mcphearson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greywar tries to close the distance and clinch but mcphearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
mcphearson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greywar but Greywar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
mcphearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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

mcphearson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
mcphearson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Greywar is looking to clinch but mcphearson is avoiding it.
Greywar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but mcphearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
mcphearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
mcphearson fails with the takedown.
Greywar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from mcphearson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar scores with a head kick.

mcphearson is rocked!

Greywar forces mcphearson back against the cage and clinches.
mcphearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Greywar finish him?
mcphearson prevents the takedown attempt.
Greywar has mcphearson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. mcphearson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
mcphearson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greywar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Greywar tries to clinch up but mcphearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Greywar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

mcphearson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greywar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Greywar tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
mcphearson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Greywar manages to mount him!
Greywar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as mcphearson is looking to escape.

Greywar working for a submission but mcphearson is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mcphearson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Greywar lands a big elbow.

mcphearson somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
mcphearson seems to have recovered his senses.
mcphearson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greywar tries to avoid it but mcphearson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greywar to the ground. Greywar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Greywar clinches up against the cage.
Greywar gets underhooks to prevent mcphearson's takedown attempt.
mcphearson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greywar prevents it.
Greywar looking to stall.
mcphearson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greywar prevents it.
mcphearson goes for a takedown attempt but Greywar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

mcphearson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than mcphearson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!

mcphearson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcphearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Greywar.
mcphearson shoots and misses
and Greywar counters with a series of strikes. mcphearson will be more careful next time no doubt.
mcphearson looks for a takedown but Greywar sprawls well.
Greywar tries to clinch up but mcphearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Greywar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around mcphearson's waist but mcphearson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greywar off to one side.
mcphearson closes the distance and clinches up with Greywar, looking for a takedown. mcphearson pushes Greywar against the cage but Greywar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
mcphearson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Greywar fails in his attempt to clinch.

mcphearson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

mcphearson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
mcphearson keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for mcphearson with that takedown attempt.

mcphearson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than mcphearson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

mcphearson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greywar is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar tries to clinch there but mcphearson circles away.
mcphearson closes the distance and clinches up with Greywar, looking for a takedown. mcphearson pushes Greywar against the cage but Greywar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greywar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greywar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greywar stuffs the takedown attempt from mcphearson. mcphearson gets slowly back to his feet.
mcphearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Greywar.
mcphearson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greywar but Greywar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greywar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greywar tries to close the distance and clinch up but mcphearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
mcphearson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
mcphearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greywar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
mcphearson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greywar tries to avoid it but mcphearson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greywar to the ground. Greywar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
mcphearson shoots in for a double leg but Greywar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greywar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as mcphearson backs up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
mcphearson fails to land the takedown.
Greywar misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greywar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
mcphearson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greywar as he jumps to the side.
mcphearson keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
darcy mcphearson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think mcphearson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... darcy mcphearson!