PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocko McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Mysterio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rocko McGee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McGee
vs
Mysterio

183 cm
19
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Fightwear
Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocko McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rey Mysterio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mysterio circles away.
Mysterio doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.

Mysterio closes the distance and clinches.
McGee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mysterio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

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

Mysterio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mysterio has McGee in his guard.
McGee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mysterio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mysterio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mysterio throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mysterio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGeeis looking to pass into half guard but Mysterio pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mysterio is in guard.
Mysterio thows a big elbow that misses.

McGee is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

McGee jumps into guard, dragging Mysterio to the mat.
Mysterio wants to pass the guard but McGee is keeping the position.
Mysterio is looking to work some ground and pound but McGee has wrist control.
Mysterio advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mysterio tries to move to mount but McGee blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mysterio is trying to ground and pound but McGee uses the momentary lack of control by Mysterio to regain half guard.
Mysterio thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGee to regain full guard.
Mysterio stops McGee from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mysterio forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mysterio.

Mysterio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mysterio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mysterio throwing shots but McGee is blocking nicely.
McGee tries to kick Mysterio off but Mysterio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Mysterio is trying to work for a kimura but McGee is defending well.

That's four 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.
Mysterio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGee tries to roll over but Mysterio keeps him under control.
Mysterio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGee's head.
McGee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mysterio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mysterio wants to work for an arm triangle but McGee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mysterio looks gassed!

Mysterio is looking for submissions but instead, McGee has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rey Mysterio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A left and a right from McGee both land. Nice combination.
McGee tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mysterio moves into the clinch.
McGee landing knees to the head.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee stalling in the clinch but Mysterio improves position.
McGee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Mysterio gets control of McGee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mysterio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mysterio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee chips away with some ground and pound.

Mysterio pushes McGee off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mysterio shoots in but no luck this time.
Mysterio is breathing heavily.
Mysterio leaves McGee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mysterio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

McGee moves into range and clinches up with Mysterio.
McGee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

McGee pulls guard effortlessly.
Mysterio throws a big right hand that misses.
Mysterio prevents McGee from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mysterio.
McGee wants to get back to his feet but Mysterio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGee can't keep his opponent in guard - Mysterio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mysterio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mysterio stops McGee from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mysterio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mysterio throws a strike but McGee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Mysterio drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGee dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGee with a nice head shot there.
McGee lands a couple of elbows.
McGee trying to control but Mysterio is working from the bottom.
McGee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGee scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mysterio to see if he's OK.

McGee decides to stand back up. McGee steps back and let's Mysterio get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocko McGee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McGee wants to clinch up but Mysterio keeps it at a distance.
Mysterio doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
McGee looks to clinch

and Mysterio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGee's guard.
McGee is looking to stand up but Mysterio isn't so interested in that idea.
Mysteriois looking to pass into half guard but McGee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McGee is in guard.
McGee wants to stand but Mysterio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGee thows a big elbow that misses.
McGee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mysterio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee advances nicely into full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee working Mysterio over with strikes here.
McGee lands a heavy elbow.
McGee wants to control the pace but Mysterio is squirming around nicely.
Mysterio is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McGee working Mysterio over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McGee tries to control but Mysterio wriggling away.
McGee landing strikes from the mount.
McGee lands a big shot there that rocks Mysterio but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mysterio is looking to escape.
McGee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to control but Mysterio wriggling away.
McGee controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Mysterio that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McGee punishing his opponent with strikes.
McGee trying to control but Mysterio is having none of it.
McGee controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee wants to control the pace but Mysterio is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocko McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocko McGee!