PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phillip McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and danny Raptor (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.

McGee
vs
Raptor

165 cm
22
141 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

179 cm
22
144 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Elite Golden Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Phillip McGee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, danny Raptor!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raptor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGee.
Raptor lands with a right hand.
Raptor cracks a nice hook into McGee's ribs.
Raptor throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGee throws the left hand but Raptor avoids the punch easily.

Raptor has McGee up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Raptor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raptor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raptor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Raptor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGee wants to stall.
Raptor throws a punch but it's blocked by McGee.
Raptor blocking some punches.
Raptor scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGee is leaning against Raptor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raptor misses with some punches.
McGee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raptor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raptor lands a nice uppercut.
McGee tries to stall but Raptor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptor misses with some punches.
Raptor working aggressively here.
Raptor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raptor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raptor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Raptor fails to land.
Raptor throws a head punch that misses.
McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee takes a shot to the head.
Raptor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raptor has him pressed against the cage.
McGee misses with a punch to the body.
McGee blocking some punches.
Raptor misses with the head strike.
Raptor throws a head punch that misses.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
McGee tries to break free but Raptor pushes him back against the cage.
Come on McGee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Raptor scores with a shoulder strike.
Raptor lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGee is trying to maintain a safe position but Raptor gets an underhook and turns McGee into the cage.
Raptor lands a right hand.
Raptor digs a right hand into McGee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGee's gas tank.
Raptor misses with the head strike.
McGee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raptor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGee looking to stall.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on McGee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raptor's elbow.
Raptor misses with some punches.
Raptor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raptor misses with the head strike.
McGee stalling.
Raptor throws a punch but it's blocked by McGee.
Raptor throws a head punch that misses.
Raptor tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
Raptor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raptor swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Raptor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor throws a head punch that misses.
Raptor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGee is looking to control Raptor's arms but Raptor gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGee has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Raptor.
McGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raptor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raptor has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.

McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Raptor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raptor.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGee as Raptor tries to tie him up.
The referee calls for McGee to work.
Raptor has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
Good body shot from Raptor.
Raptor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raptor digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raptor is working McGee over against the cage.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raptor being controlled against the cage.
Raptor is working McGee over against the cage.
McGee is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Raptor pushes McGee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raptor pushes McGee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raptor lands an uppercut.
McGee looking to stall.
Raptor misses with some punches.
McGee stalling in the clinch but Raptor improves position.
McGee lands an uppercut.
Raptor tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Raptor fails to land.
Raptor looking to slow down the pace here.
McGee is trying to stall.
McGee prevents a body shot from Raptor.
McGee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Raptor trying to control the position but instead, McGee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raptor into the cage.
Raptor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

danny Raptor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McGee digs a good body shot into Raptor's ribs.
Raptor misses the jab.
Raptor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Raptor misses.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Raptor saw that one coming.
Raptor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raptor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raptor is looking to clinch but McGee is avoiding it.
McGee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raptor counters with a stiff right hand.
McGee tries to clinch but Raptor is having none of it.
McGee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptor is looking to clinch but McGee is avoiding it.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Raptor tests McGee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raptor lands a nice shot to the body.
McGee avoids the head kick by Raptor.
McGee misses with a looping left.
Raptor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGee scores with a hook.
Raptor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGee tries to avoid it but Raptor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGee to the ground. McGee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGee slips a straight right by Raptor.
McGee throws a jab when Raptor was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with a shot to the body
and Raptor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raptor tries to close the distance and clinch but McGee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raptor tries to clinch up but McGee circles away and keeps his distance.
McGee is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Raptor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McGee avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGee takes a swing at Raptor's ribcage but misses.
danny Raptor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raptor dives in and grabs McGee's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes down on Raptor's head and hops out.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raptor moves away.
Raptor misses with a looping left.
McGee lands a nice shot that snaps Raptor's head back.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Raptor tries to clinch
and McGee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee's corner calls for a 1-2. McGee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raptor fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Raptor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raptor misses with a looping right.
Raptor looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
McGee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGee looks to land a left hand but Raptor moved out of range nicely.
Raptor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
A jab from Raptor misses.
McGee thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee tries to clinch but Raptor is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raptor tries to avoid it but McGee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raptor to the ground. Raptor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGee digs a good body shot into Raptor's ribs.
Raptor loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
Raptor lands a nice shot that snaps McGee's head back.
Raptor misses with a few strikes there.
Raptor throws a right and a left that McGee avoids nicely.
McGee lands a slapping body shot.
Raptor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
Raptor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raptor scores with a one two! McGee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Raptor tries for a takedown but McGee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

danny Raptor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGee stuns Raptor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raptor tries to clinch but McGee is having none of it.
Raptor shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense.
Raptor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Raptor.
Raptor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raptor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raptor thinking.
Raptor fails with a takedown attempt.
McGee misses with a hook to the body
enabling Raptor to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt - Raptor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGee is looking to wear down Raptor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raptor ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Raptor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raptor lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptor throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
Raptor wants to clinch but McGee slips to the side
and McGee counters with a left to the body.
McGee lands with a shot to the body.
Raptor wants to clinch but McGee slips to the side
and McGee counters with a straight right hand.
danny Raptor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raptor misses with a body punch
enabling McGee to counter with a crisp jab.
Raptor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raptor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGee misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from McGee.
McGee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raptor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

McGee takes the fight into the clinch.
Raptor works on McGee's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Raptor.
Raptor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Raptor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Raptor throws a head punch that misses.
McGee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGee lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGee is trying to maintain a safe position but Raptor gets an underhook and turns McGee into the cage.
Raptor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Raptor throws a punch but it's blocked by McGee.
Good body shot from Raptor.
The referee calls for McGee to work.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor throws a punch but it's blocked by McGee.
A right hook to the body lands for Raptor.
Raptor working aggressively here.
Raptor lands a left hand.
Raptor can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
McGee blocking some punches.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raptor working aggressively here.
Raptor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raptor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raptor lands a body punch.
Raptor blocking some punches.
McGee blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Raptor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raptor gets through McGee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

McGee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Raptor landing some decent shots from guard.
Raptor thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raptor is aware though and is defending well.
Raptor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raptor with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Raptor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Raptor from controlling successfully.
McGee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raptor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but danny Raptor just about did enough to take it.
That's time! McGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Raptor is just out of range.
A jab from Raptor misses.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Raptor.
Raptor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGee stuns Raptor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGee looks to land a right hand but Raptor moved out of range.
Raptor lands an overhand right.
A combination from Raptor does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raptor cracks McGee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raptor takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
Raptor doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McGee counters with a single leg into guard. Raptor didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raptor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raptor has escaped and now he's on top!
Raptor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

McGee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raptor defends well.
Raptor lands a couple of digs.
McGee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGee is working hard here to advance position.
Raptor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raptor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGee swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Raptor landing with the ground and pound.
McGee controlling Raptor's posture.
Raptor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGee is just content to waste time from the top position. Raptor takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Raptor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raptor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGee looking to sit in guard and control but Raptor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Raptor trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGee is adopting a defensive guard.
Raptor looking to pass the guard.
Raptor pushes down on McGee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGee wants to control but Raptor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raptor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Raptor.
McGee won't allow Raptor to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but danny Raptor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Raptor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raptor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the body from McGee misses
letting Raptor counter with a right hand.
Raptor tries for a takedown but McGee circles away easily
and McGee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGee moves out of range as Raptor strikes.
Raptor misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee misses with a straight left.
Raptor looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
Raptor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptor throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
Raptor throws a shot from downtown. McGee moves away and avoids it.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Raptor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McGee!
Raptor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McGee tries to hold on but Raptor postures up.
Raptor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Raptor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McGee because Raptor loaded up on that one.
McGee regains half guard.
Raptor is looking to take a break and control but McGee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGee wants to control but Raptor is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raptor throws a strike but McGee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Raptor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raptor throws a big right hand that misses.

McGee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raptor defends well.
McGee controls Raptor momentarily but Raptor frees himself.
McGee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raptor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raptor wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor preventing the sweep.
Raptor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGee wants to sweep but no luck.
McGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raptor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raptor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raptoris looking to pass into half guard but McGee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McGee is in guard.
Raptor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Raptor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Raptor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGee defends well.
McGee trying to control but Raptor is working from the bottom.
Raptor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Raptor wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGee keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
danny Raptor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raptor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for danny Raptor!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for danny Raptor!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for danny Raptor!

danny Raptor wins by unanimous decision!
danny Raptor is the new bantamweight champion!