PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doug Mcphee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Seagul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mcphee
vs
Seagul

173 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
161 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doug Mcphee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steven Seagul!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcphee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Doug Mcphee has been cut.
Seagul throws a hook but Mcphee avoids it easily.
Seagul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcphee.
A combination from Seagul does no damage.
Mcphee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horrible takedown by Mcphee or perhaps it was just good defense by Seagul which made him look bad.
Seagul misses with a wild combination.
Seagul misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcphee.
Seagul slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcphee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Mcphee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seagul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seagul misses the shot to the body.
Mcphee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mcphee is breathing heavily.
Mcphee throws a head kick but Seagul moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagul throws out a powerful jab.
Mcphee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steven Seagul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcphee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seagul jabs Mcphee right on the nose. Mcphee blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seagul jabs Mcphee right on the nose. Mcphee blinks but takes it well.
Seagul misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Seagul both land. Nice combination.

Doug Mcphee's cut is getting worse.
Seagul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Seagul drops Mcphee with a beautiful combination! Mcphee stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Seagul is looking for the KO!

Mcphee is rocked!
Seagul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcphee at a distance.
Oh Mcphee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seagul throws a right hand that Mcphee ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcphee also avoids with ease.
Mcphee seems to have got his legs back now.
Seagul scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Seagul does no damage.
Seagul lands with a nice body punch.
A nice combination there by Seagul.

Doug Mcphee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Seagul scores with a three punch combo!
Seagul is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mcphee rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagul scores with a body shot.
Jab from Seagul.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcphee is defended easily by Seagul.
Seagul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcphee.
Nice jab there from Seagul.
A combination from Seagul does no damage.
Seagul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcphee.
Seagul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Jeez, Doug Mcphee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Seagul moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Seagul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcphee tries to clinch up but Seagul circles away and keeps his distance.
Seagul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Seagul. No joy for Mcphee on that attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mcphee. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mcphee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagul.
Mcphee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcphee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcphee moves away from the strike by Seagul.

Mcphee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Seagul is trying to defend but Mcphee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mcphee moves nicely into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seagul can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Mcphee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Seagul to his feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mcphee misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Seagul does no damage.
Seagul keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcphee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seagul swivels and escapes.
Mcphee swinging wildly here.
Mcphee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcphee there as he acknowledges the shot.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Doug Mcphee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steven Seagul!