PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Surov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surov comes into the arena with Amphetamines blaring out of the sound system. Mcghee has chosen Dropkick Murphys - The Warrior's Code as his entrance music. Alexei Surov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Willie Mcghee's chin.

Surov
vs
Mcghee

177 cm
24
177 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Resistance

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexei Surov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willie Mcghee!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcghee is fending him off so far but Surov persists. Nope, Mcghee circles away and we're back to standing.
Surov fails with a takedown attempt.
Surov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Surov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcghee dips to his left and cracks Surov with an uppercut!
Mcghee connects with a leg kick. Surov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mcghee misses with a body shot.
Surov misses with a looping right.
Surov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcghee manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee tries to clinch but Surov moves out of range.
Surov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Surov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Surov takes a swing at Mcghee's ribcage but misses.
Surov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mcghee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Willie Mcghee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcghee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Surov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcghee.
Mcghee slips a jab from Surov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcghee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Surov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcghee counters with a head kick. That will keep Surov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Surov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Surov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Surov misses with a hook. Mcghee ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcghee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Surov somewhat.
Alexei Surov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Surov.
Mcghee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcghee slaps away a takedown attempt from Surov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Surov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcghee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Surov fails with the takedown
and Mcghee counters with an inside leg kick.
Mcghee lands a high kick!
Surov misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcghee counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Surov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mcghee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Mcghee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Surov fails with the takedown
and Mcghee counters with a left to the body.
Mcghee misses with a series of wild punches.
Surov shoots and misses
and Mcghee counters with a nice body kick.
Donk. Surov catches Mcghee right on the button with a cross.

Surov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Surov throws an elbow but Mcghee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Surov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Surov wants to take a breather but Mcghee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Surov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcghee is keeping the position for now.
Surov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Surov postures up and lands a big shot to Mcghee's brow.
Surov postures up in Mcghee's guard and throws a big left but Mcghee blocks it.
Surov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Surov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcghee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee has momentary wrist control but Surov slips an elbow through the middle.
Mcghee keeping full guard, as Surov tries to pass.
Surov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcghee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcghee has control of Surov's left arm, preventing Surov from doing any damage.
Surov throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcghee has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcghee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Surov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcghee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Surov looking to pass the guard.
Mcghee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Surov.
Mcghee keeping moving, preventing Surov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Surov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Surov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcghee scores with a spinning back kick!
Mcghee scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Surov. Mcghee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willie Mcghee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Surov takes a swing at Mcghee's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Surov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Surov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcghee moves away.
Surov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcghee avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcghee throws a head kick but Surov moves out of range.
Mcghee stuffs the takedown attempt from Surov. Surov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcghee tries a low kick but Surov avoids it.
Surov misses with a takedown attempt - Mcghee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Surov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Surov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mcghee can pounce on him.
Surov fails with the takedown
and Mcghee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Surov throws a jab when Mcghee was well out of range.
Surov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcghee avoids it really well and circles away.
Surov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcghee as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcghee closes the distance and pushes Surov back into the cage.
Surov takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Alexei Surov has been cut.
Mcghee missing with knees to the body.
Surov tries to throw a body punch but Mcghee avoids it by throwing Surov back against the cage.
Mcghee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Surov up against the cage.
Mcghee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Surov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcghee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee tries to land knees in the clinch but Surov avoids the damage to the body.
Mcghee misses with a punch to the body.
Mcghee lands with a short shot to the head.
Surov tries a body shot but Mcghee blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mcghee.
Mcghee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Surov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mcghee lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcghee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Mcghee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcghee tries to clinch there but Surov circles away.
Mcghee scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Surov throws a shot from downtown. Mcghee moves away and avoids it.
Surov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcghee swivels and escapes.
That kick from Mcghee tenderised Surov's leg. Surov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Surov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mcghee counters with a straight right hand.
Mcghee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Surov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcghee tries to clinch up but Surov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcghee throws a shot from downtown. Surov moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Mcghee really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
That's time! Surov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Surov shoots and misses
and Mcghee counters with a body kick that stops Surov in his tracks momentarily.
Surov fails with the takedown
letting Mcghee counter with a right hand.
Surov throws a big shot that misses.
Surov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcghee scores with a nice body kick.
Mcghee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Mcghee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Surov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcghee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Surov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcghee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Surov somewhat.
Surov shoots in for a takedown but Mcghee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov blocks a head kick by Mcghee.
Nice takedown defense from Mcghee. No joy for Surov on that attempt.

Surov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Surov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcghee!
Surov looking to land elbow strikes but Mcghee uses the position to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcghee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Surov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcghee has managed to free his arm - good work.

Surov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcghee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Surov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee wants to get back to his feet.
Surov wants to control but Mcghee is keeping him busy.
Surov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Surov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexei Surov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Surov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcghee defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Surov had his way with Willie Mcghee in that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Surov avoids the body shot from Mcghee.
That kick from Mcghee tenderised Surov's leg. Surov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Surov checks a low kick from Mcghee.
Mcghee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcghee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Surov fails with the takedown.
Surov dives in and grabs Mcghee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcghee pushes down on Surov's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mcghee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcghee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Surov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Surov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcghee pushes Surov away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Mcghee.
Surov shoots in and drives through. Mcghee sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcghee avoids it really well and circles away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Surov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcghee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcghee.
Surov swings for the body but Mcghee moves out of range.
Mcghee slaps away a takedown attempt from Surov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcghee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcghee connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee lands a leg kick that knocks Surov off balance momentarily.
Surov misses the shot to the body.
Surov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mcghee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Surov.
Surov blocks a head kick by Mcghee.
Surov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Surov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcghee as he jumps to the side.
Surov takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov shoots in for a double leg but Mcghee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Surov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcghee.
Surov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcghee tries to sprawl out of it but Surov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcghee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcghee stuffs the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Mcghee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcghee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Mcghee!
Willie Mcghee is the new welterweight champion!