PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dhughel McVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvester Szymanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McVey comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Around by House of Pain. Silvester Szymanski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dhughel McVey's chin.

McVey
vs
Szymanski

188 cm
24
215 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

186 cm
25
220 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

MMA ANIMAL

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dhughel McVey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silvester Szymanski!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McVey has closed the distance and engaged Szymanski in a clinch.
McVey lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Silvester Szymanski has been cut.
McVey looking to throw knees to the head but Szymanski is blocking nicely.
McVey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McVey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McVey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szymanski is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for McVey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVey misses with an elbow over the top.
McVey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Szymanski looks gassed!
McVey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McVey trying to land knees to the body.
Szymanski takes a knee right on the jaw!
McVey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVey landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McVey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McVey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McVey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Szymanski's face.
McVey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McVey tries a knee to the head but Szymanski blocks it.
McVey pushes off an throws an elbow but Szymanski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McVey pressing his opponent against the cage.
McVey lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVey lands an elbow inside.
Szymanski letting McVey take a breather here.
Szymanski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McVey after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVey missing with knees to the body.
McVey looking to throw knees to the head but Szymanski is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szymanski.
McVey misses with a knee strike.
Szymanski avoids a wild elbow strike from McVey.
McVey lands an elbow that stopped Szymanski in his tracks for a moment.
McVey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Szymanski being controlled against the cage.
McVey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szymanski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Szymanski throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Szymanski letting McVey take a breather here.
McVey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Szymanski is looking to break free of the clinch but McVey has double underhooks.
McVey lands an elbow inside that Szymanski shrugs off.
McVey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McVey missing with knees to the body.
Szymanski blocks an elbow strike from McVey.
McVey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Szymanski's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVey stalling against the cage.
McVey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McVey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McVey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McVey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Szymanski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McVey lands a damaging elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McVey as Szymanski tries to tie him up.
McVey missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dhughel McVey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silvester Szymanski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Szymanski dives in and grabs McVey's left leg, looking for a takedown. McVey pushes down on Szymanski's head and hops out.
Szymanski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McVey as he jumps to the side.
Szymanski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Szymanski swats away the attempt to clinch by McVey.
Szymanski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Szymanski fails with a takedown attempt.
Dhughel McVey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvester Szymanski.
McVey tries to clinch up.
Szymanski looks to score with a jab to the body but McVey is just out of range.
Szymanski is breathing heavily.

Szymanski forces McVey back against the cage and clinches.
McVey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVey effectively controlling the action here.
McVey crunches a lovely knee into Szymanski's ribcage.
McVey tries to land a knee to the head but Szymanski blocks with his arms.
McVey lands a damaging elbow.
McVey stalling the fight.
McVey gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
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!
McVey tries a knee to the head but Szymanski blocks it.
Dhughel McVey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McVey missing with knees to the body.
McVey tries to land a knee to the head but Szymanski blocks with his arms.
McVey tries to land knees in the clinch but Szymanski avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McVey tries to land knees in the clinch but Szymanski avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Szymanski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McVey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McVey.
McVey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

McVey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szymanski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Szymanski postures up.
Szymanski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Szymanski wants to stand but McVey is controlling his posture from full guard.
Szymanski trying to control but McVey is working from the bottom.

McVey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Szymanski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McVey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Szymanski, into his guard.
McVey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Szymanski's guard.

McVey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McVey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McVey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Szymanski defends it well.
McVey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Szymanski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McVey is stalling here. Szymanski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McVey seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Szymanski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McVey manages to get back to half guard.
McVey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McVey.
Szymanski postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szymanski wants to control from the top but McVey keeps moving.
Szymanski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dhughel McVey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Silvester Szymanski's cut.
That's time! McVey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McVey tries to clinch up but Szymanski circles away and keeps his distance.
Szymanski tried to score with a low kick but McVey checks it.
Szymanski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McVey avoids it really well and circles away.

McVey has closed the distance and engaged Szymanski in a clinch.
Szymanski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVey connects with a knee to the head.
McVey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szymanski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Szymanski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szymanski blocks an elbow strike from McVey.
McVey crunches a lovely knee into Szymanski's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVey misses with an elbow over the top.
McVey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szymanski is defending well for now.
McVey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McVey lands an elbow inside.
McVey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McVey landing knees to the head.
McVey has Szymanski pressed against the cage, preventing Szymanski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McVey stalling.
Szymanski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McVey walks away with a smile on his face. Szymanski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski shoots for a double leg takedown but McVey sprawls well. He's pushed Szymanski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dhughel McVey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvester Szymanski.
McVey tries to close the distance and clinch but Szymanski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McVey fails with an attempt to clinch.
McVey wants to clinch up but Szymanski keeps it at a distance.
McVey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Szymanski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McVey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Szymanski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McVey connects with an inside leg kick.
McVey slips under a jab from Szymanski.
McVey looks to score with a jab to the body but Szymanski is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szymanski throws a big shot that misses.

McVey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McVey lands an elbow inside that Szymanski shrugs off.
Dhughel McVey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski tries to break free but McVey pushes him back against the cage.
McVey is trying to stall.
McVey stalling the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McVey.

That has opened up Silvester Szymanski's cut even more.

Szymanski lands a takedown into guard.
Szymanski wanted to stand there but McVey had control of the position.
McVey is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski stopping the sweep attempt from McVey.
McVey trying to control the position.

McVey is working an open guard so Szymanski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McVey. Szymanski shrugs it off though.
Silvester Szymanski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szymanski throws a jab when McVey was well out of range.
Szymanski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McVey closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McVey lands a good knee to the midsection. Szymanski won't want to take too many of those.
McVey has Szymanski pushed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dhughel McVey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McVey 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 George Francis scores the fight for Dhughel McVey!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Dhughel McVey!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Dhughel McVey!

Dhughel McVey wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dhughel McVey thanked MMA ANIMAL for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).