PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tatjaana Rakopaljaana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakopaljaana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Asa - Sadonkorjuu . Mcghee has chosen Like a Prayer as his entrance music. Tatjaana Rakopaljaana could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Mcghee's chin.

Rakopaljaana
vs
Mcghee

171 cm
27
155 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

176 cm
22
159 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Mcghee!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakopaljaana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcghee counters with a big head kick but Rakopaljaana shrugs it off.
Mcghee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rakopaljaana's head.
Mcghee looks to land a body kick but Rakopaljaana moved away.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakopaljaana misses with a jab to the body
and Mcghee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mcghee tries to clinch up.
Mcghee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rakopaljaana.
Mcghee throws a right hand that Rakopaljaana ducks under and follows up with a left that Rakopaljaana also avoids with ease.
Rakopaljaana misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcghee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rakopaljaana throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcghee counters with a low kick, right behind Rakopaljaana 's knee.
Rakopaljaana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcghee clobbers Rakopaljaana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rakopaljaana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rakopaljaana shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcghee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rakopaljaana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rakopaljaana fails with the takedown
and Mcghee counters with a nice uppercut.
Tony Mcghee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rakopaljaana counters with a stiff right hand.
Rakopaljaana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcghee swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatjaana Rakopaljaana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Mcghee.
Rakopaljaana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rakopaljaana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcghee as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rakopaljaana avoids the head kick by Mcghee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee slips under a jab from Rakopaljaana.
Rakopaljaana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcghee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mcghee slips a jab from Rakopaljaana.
Mcghee lands a jab to the nose.
Rakopaljaana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcghee but Mcghee pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee scoring well with a low kick there.
Rakopaljaana misses with a wild combination.
Mcghee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rakopaljaana.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcghee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rakopaljaana with a poor takedown

and Mcghee counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Mcghee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rakopaljaana throws a body punch but Mcghee moves out of range.
Rakopaljaana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rakopaljaana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mcghee stuns Rakopaljaana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mcghee is looking to clinch.
Mcghee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcghee misses with a head kick.
Rakopaljaana 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.
Rakopaljaana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcghee scores with a jab to the head.
Rakopaljaana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcghee.
Rakopaljaana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mcghee is looking to chop away at Rakopaljaana's legs.

Rakopaljaana throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcghee was covering up waiting for the punch and Rakopaljaana finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mcghee can't keep his opponent in guard - Rakopaljaana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rakopaljaana is trying to work for a kimura but Mcghee is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcghee is staying active underneath Rakopaljaana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcghee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakopaljaana.
Rakopaljaana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcghee defending well though.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana is trying to control. Mcghee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mcghee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rakopaljaana.
Rakopaljaana trying to control the pace.
Rakopaljaana trying to control from half guard but Mcghee is working away.
Rakopaljaana working Mcghee over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana trying to control from half guard but Mcghee is working away.
Rakopaljaana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcghee's head.

Rakopaljaana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcghee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rakopaljaana.

Mcghee is defending against the submission attempts here by Rakopaljaana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatjaana Rakopaljaana dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mcghee throws a head kick but Rakopaljaana moves out of range.
Mcghee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rakopaljaana's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Mcghee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Mcghee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcghee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana can't get the takedown.
Mcghee stops a takedown attempt from Rakopaljaana.
Mcghee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rakopaljaana.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatjaana Rakopaljaana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rakopaljaana pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rakopaljaana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcghee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakopaljaana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcghee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Rakopaljaana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana keeping moving, preventing Mcghee from controlling successfully.

Rakopaljaana looking for a guillotine here but Mcghee defends easily.

Rakopaljaana looking for subs off his back but Mcghee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rakopaljaana is refusing to be controlled, as Mcghee sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rakopaljaana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rakopaljaana actively working from the bottom here.
Rakopaljaana is trying to control but Mcghee passes into side control!
Rakopaljaana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcghee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcghee is looking to take a break and control but Rakopaljaana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana tries to bench press Mcghee off him but Mcghee keeps the position.
Mcghee wants to control but Rakopaljaana is keeping him busy.
Rakopaljaana sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Rakopaljaana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcghee wants to stand but Rakopaljaana has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rakopaljaana gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Mcghee.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony Mcghee!