PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pouncy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hole's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kung fu fighting. McGee has chosen Anna Lucia as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pouncy McGee enters the cage!

Hole
vs
McGee

210 cm
22
289 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
31
250 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Hole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pouncy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hole throws a series of punches but McGee moves out of range.
Hole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGee.
McGee 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.
The crowd cheers as Hole lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGee doesn't seem phased though.

McGee gets the takedown into side control.
McGee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hole tries to improve position but can't.

McGee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hole is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hole defending against the ground and pound.
Hole tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole is trying to control McGee's posture but McGee avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGee on the ground.
McGee trying to control but Hole postures up.

McGee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
McGee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
McGee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hole is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee punching from the bottom.

McGee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
McGee trying to control but Hole postures up.
McGee wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.

Hole stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by McGee or perhaps it was just good defense by Hole which made him look bad.
Hole clobbers McGee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harry Hole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hole lands with a straight right. McGee didn't see that one coming.
Hole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGee looks gassed!
Hole scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGee in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee shoots in for a takedown but Hole shows good takedown defense.
Harry Hole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pouncy McGee.
Hole misses with a double jab.
Harry Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Hole.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hole smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown but Hole manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hole as he jumps to the side.
Hole lands a body shot.
Hole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGee needs to keep his hands up - Hole had a free shot at his head there.
McGee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hole sizes up McGee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hole lands a nice shot to the body.
Hole lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Hole dominated that round.
That's time! Hole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hole cracks the inside of McGee's front leg.
Hole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hole pinned against the cage. Hole gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hole misses with a lunging right hand

and McGee counters with a single leg into guard. Hole didn't expect that.
McGee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGee stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
McGee being controlled here momentarily.
McGee is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGee preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hole catches McGee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGee at a distance.
Hole moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hole throws out the jab.
McGee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Hole connects with a jab.
Hole scores with a jab to the body.
Hole cracks McGee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole's corner calls for a 1-2. Hole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hole moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hole connects with a nice looking jab.
Hole tries a head kick but it misses.
Hole throws a good cross that connects.
Hole leaves McGee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGee takes one to the chin there.
A left lands for Hole.
McGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hole lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole connects with a body shot.
Hole tests McGee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hole digs a good hook to McGee's body.
McGee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGee walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hole throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGee.
Hole scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hole scores with the left hand. McGee knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Hole catches McGee right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hole is looking to slow McGee down with leg kicks.
Hole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGee has time to react.
McGee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harry Hole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pouncy McGee.
Hole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGee momentarily.
Hole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hole scores with a head kick.
Hole lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid body kick from Hole.
Hole throws a right hand that McGee ducks under and follows up with a left that McGee also avoids with ease.
Hole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Hole dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hole throws a head kick that McGee semi-blocks.
Jab from Hole.
McGee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hole looks to land a combination but McGee avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hole.
Hole looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
Hole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hole lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGee will feel that in the morning.
Hole throws a shot to the body.
McGee takes one to the chin there.
Hole scores with a hook.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hole scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hole.
Hole cracks McGee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harry Hole is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hole!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hole scores with a decent looking hook.
Hole scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole scores with a three punch combo!
Hole looks to land a combination. McGee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
McGee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hole tries to avoid it but McGee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hole to the ground. Hole escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hole lands with an uppercut that bounces McGee off the cage and back into range.
McGee fails with the takedown
and Hole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harry Hole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pouncy McGee.
McGee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McGee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hole.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by Hole.
Hole lands with a shot to the body.
Hole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hole moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harry Hole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGee dips to his left and cracks Hole with an uppercut!
Hole thows a body kick. McGee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hole, right into the meat.
McGee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hole misses with a two punch combination.
Hole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hole.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hole.
McGee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hole, as that shot connected.
Pouncy McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hole circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hole circles away.
Hole displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Hole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hole, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Hole!