PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Sikorsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and V D Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sikorsky
vs
D Mcghee

188 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Sikorsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, V D Mcghee!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcghee misses the shot to the body.
Mcghee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mcghee scores with a punch to the head.
Sikorsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sikorsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sikorsky tries to clinch up but Mcghee circles away and keeps his distance.
Sikorsky closes the distance and clinches up with Mcghee, looking for a takedown. Sikorsky pushes Mcghee against the cage but Mcghee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcghee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Mcghee catches Sikorsky right on the button with a cross.
Sikorsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcghee lands with a good body shot.
Mcghee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sikorsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sikorsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sikorsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sikorsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mcghee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mcghee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mcghee scores with a nice strike.
Mcghee lands a nice hook to Sikorsky's body. Sikorsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee catches Sikorsky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sikorsky tries to clinch but Mcghee is having none of it.
Mcghee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sikorsky can pounce on him.
Mcghee with a nice cross.
Mcghee lands with a good body shot.
Sikorsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcghee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcghee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice combination there by Mcghee.
V D Mcghee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Mcghee clinches up with Sikorsky and pushes him back against the cage.
Sikorsky trying to control the position but instead, Mcghee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sikorsky into the cage.
Sikorsky fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Sikorsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Mcghee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Mcghee.
Sikorsky is breathing heavily.
Mcghee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mcghee presses Sikorsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcghee can't break the clinch.
Mcghee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sikorsky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcghee wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Mcghee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mcghee - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Mcghee.
Nice body punch from Mcghee.
Mcghee controlling the action here for a moment.
Mcghee lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcghee is trying to force a seperation but Sikorsky has the dominant position.
Sikorsky tries to break free but Mcghee pushes him back against the cage.
Mcghee is leaning against Sikorsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcghee gets through Sikorsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcghee scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcghee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sikorsky backwards.
Mcghee scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcghee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mcghee tries to break the clinch but Sikorsky is controlling the position.
Mcghee working hard to break the clinch.
Mcghee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Mcghee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee can't break the clinch.
Mcghee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sikorsky up against the cage.
Sikorsky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcghee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sikorsky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcghee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcghee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mcghee.
The referee calls for Mcghee to work.

Mcghee breaks from the clinch.
Sikorsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcghee.
Mcghee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sikorsky.
Sikorsky walks into a straight right hand from Mcghee.

Mcghee moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikorsky stalling in the clinch but Mcghee improves position.
Maybe Sikorsky would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Mcghee prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcghee blocking some punches.
Mcghee stalling in the clinch.
Sikorsky has Mcghee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcghee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcghee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mcghee lands a body punch.
Mcghee works on Sikorsky's body with a couple of short punches.
Sikorsky throws a head punch that misses.
Sikorsky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcghee walks away with a smile on his face. Sikorsky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
V D Mcghee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Mcghee. No joy for Sikorsky on that attempt.
Sikorsky needs to keep his hands up - Mcghee had a free shot at his head there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sikorsky. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mcghee scores with a jab to the head.
Mcghee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mcghee counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcghee throws a series of strikes that have Sikorsky backpedaling.

Mcghee takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

V D Mcghee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sikorsky lands a slapping body shot.
Mcghee scores with a sloppy right hand. Sikorsky should have avoided that one.

Sikorsky scores a takedown into full mount!
Sikorsky tries to control but Mcghee wriggling away.
Mcghee tries to hold on but Sikorsky pushes him away.
Sikorsky looking to control but Mcghee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcghee regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikorsky wants to pass the guard but Mcghee is defending well.
Mcghee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sikorsky.
Mcghee is staying active underneath Sikorsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Sikorsky seems content to control.

Mcghee pushes Sikorsky off and gets back to his feet.

That's two 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.
Mcghee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mcghee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sikorsky moves away.
Sikorsky ducks under a wild hook from Mcghee.
Mcghee throws a combination. Sikorsky tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sikorsky wants to clinch but Mcghee slips to the side

and Mcghee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sikorsky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcghee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sikorsky tries to work over Mcghee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sikorsky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcghee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sikorsky looks for a takedown but Mcghee sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Sikorsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mcghee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sikorsky working Mcghee over with knees to the body.
Mcghee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcghee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sikorsky looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right hook to the body lands for Mcghee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sikorsky is trying to trip Mcghee. He has hold of a leg but Mcghee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sikorsky persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sikorsky thows a big elbow that misses.
Sikorsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcghee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sikorsky gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sikorsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcghee counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcghee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sikorsky takes one to the chin there.
Mcghee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Mcghee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sikorsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcghee as Sikorsky tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcghee.
A right hand to the body from Mcghee.
Mcghee can't get the takedown.

Sikorsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sikorsky drops his hands momentarily and Mcghee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mcghee throws a nice looking combination but Sikorsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcghee stuffs the takedown.
Mcghee swinging wildly here.
Sikorsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mcghee's calf.
Mcghee is breathing heavily.

Mcghee has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sikorsky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Mcghee.
Sikorsky wants a takedown but no success here.
Mcghee scores with a shot to the side of Sikorsky's head.
Mcghee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mcghee lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but V D Mcghee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Mcghee cracks a nice hook into Sikorsky's ribs.
Sikorsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Sikorsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sikorsky.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcghee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sikorsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcghee avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Sikorsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sikorsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcghee is fending him off so far but Sikorsky persists. Nope, Mcghee circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcghee lands a two punch combo.
Sikorsky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mcghee scores with the left hand. Sikorsky knows he should have avoided that one.
Mcghee throws a combination. Sikorsky tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcghee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcghee circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee lands a really nice looking cross but Sikorsky seems unphased.
Mcghee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
V D Mcghee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcghee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sikorsky.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sikorsky.
Sikorsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Mcghee has Sikorsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcghee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcghee wants to break free but Sikorsky has control.
Sikorsky tries to pull guard but Mcghee won't allow it.
Sikorsky tries to pull guard but Mcghee holds him up against the cage and eventually Sikorsky drops back down to his feet.
Mcghee presses Sikorsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sikorsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sikorsky has Mcghee pressed against the cage, preventing Mcghee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcghee is trying to break the clinch but Sikorsky has him pressed against the cage.

Sikorsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee's corner calls for a 1-2. Mcghee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sikorsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcghee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sikorsky moves in looking to clinch but Mcghee pushes him off.
Mcghee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mcghee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mcghee stuffs the takedown attempt from Sikorsky. Sikorsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcghee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sikorsky on the side of the head.
A left and a right from Mcghee both land. Nice combination.
Mcghee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mcghee lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Mcghee lands a jab.
Mcghee jabs Sikorsky right on the nose. Sikorsky blinks but takes it well.
Sikorsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sikorsky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcghee connects with a nice looking jab.
Mcghee with a jab.
Sikorsky clobbers Mcghee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mcghee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sikorsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice combination there by Mcghee.
Mcghee lands a nice hook to Sikorsky's body. Sikorsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sikorsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcghee lands a jab to the nose.

Mcghee closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcghee as Sikorsky tries to tie him up.
Mcghee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sikorsky or not.
Mcghee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sikorsky has Mcghee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcghee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sikorsky gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Sikorsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Sikorsky wants to control but Mcghee is keeping him busy.
V D Mcghee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Igor Sikorsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mcghee manages to escape and get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
V D Mcghee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mcghee 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... V D Mcghee!