PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grisha Egorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hooch Mcginty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hooch Mcginty enters the cage!

Egorov
vs
Mcginty

191 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent knees
Determined

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grisha Egorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hooch Mcginty!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Egorov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Egorov looking to throw knees to the head but Mcginty is blocking nicely.
Mcginty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Egorov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Egorov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcginty blocks it with crossed arms.

Mcginty turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mcginty manages to end up in side control.
Egorov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mcginty has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Egorov can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcginty working the ground and pound.
Mcginty fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Egorov stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Egorov pushes Mcginty away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mcginty gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mcginty creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcginty controls the position.
Egorov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mcginty is controlling him well.
Egorov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcginty working the ground and pound but Egorov is defending the strikes.
Mcginty wants to control but Egorov is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mcginty cracks Egorov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mcginty throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Egorov is trying to buck Mcginty off.
Mcginty trying to control the action but Egorov is working from the bottom.
Egorov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Mcginty stalls from top position.
Egorov pushes Mcginty away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mcginty gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mcginty lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Egorov is not content to let Mcginty control the position.

Egorov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
No luck for Mcginty with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcginty misses with a takedown attempt - Egorov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grisha Egorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hooch Mcginty.

Mcginty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mcginty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcginty with shots to the head and body - Egorov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Egorov trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Mcginty.
Mcginty working Egorov over with strikes here.
Mcginty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Egorov wants to control but Mcginty is having none of it.
Egorov is squirming around, avoiding Mcginty's attempts to control the action.
Egorov tries to lock up and control but Mcginty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcginty landing strikes, looking to finish!
Egorov wants to control but Mcginty is having none of it.
Egorov taking shots to the head.
Egorov regains half guard.
Mcginty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mcginty connects with a nice short shot to Egorov's temple.
Mcginty trying to control from half guard but Egorov is working away.
Egorov is trying to stand.
Egorov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcginty stalling away here and it's allowed Egorov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mcginty won't allow Egorov to sweep him here.
Egorov wants to get back to his feet but Mcginty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcginty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mcginty trying to control but Egorov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hooch Mcginty dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Egorov forces Mcginty back against the cage and clinches.
Egorov gets underhooks to prevent Mcginty's takedown attempt.
Egorov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Egorov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egorov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Egorov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Egorov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Egorov with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Mcginty has picked Egorov up - he's going for a ride! Mcginty dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mcginty throwing shots but Egorov is blocking nicely.
Egorov is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcginty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Egorov wants to get back to his feet.
Egorov taking some punishment here, with Mcginty in his half guard.
Mcginty prevents Egorov from standing back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egorov is not content to let Mcginty control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcginty working the head and body with strikes.
Egorov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Egorov has one foot on Mcginty's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Egorov closes the distance and pushes Mcginty back into the cage.
Mcginty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Egorov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grisha Egorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hooch Mcginty.

Egorov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Egorov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Egorov prevents the takedown attempt.
Egorov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Egorov looking to throw knees to the head but Mcginty is blocking nicely.
Mcginty has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Egorov after a bit of a struggle.
Mcginty has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Egorov after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egorov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Egorov pulls guard.
Mcginty postures up and lands a big shot to Egorov's brow.
Mcginty makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egorov wants to get back to his feet but Mcginty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mcginty stays in close to Egorov's body and controls the position.
Egorov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Egorov wants to get back to his feet but Mcginty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mcginty trying to control the position from guard on top but Egorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Egorov wants to stand up but Mcginty is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Mcginty closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Egorov's guard.
Egorov is looking to stand up but Mcginty isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcginty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcginty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Egorov has his feet on Mcginty's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Mcginty looking to score a takedown here. Egorov is defending well but Mcginty drives through and ends up in Egorov's guard.
Mcginty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcginty trying to control but Egorov is working from the bottom.
Mcginty postures up.
Egorov wants to get back to his feet but Mcginty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Egorov kicks Mcginty off and gets to his feet.
Grisha Egorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcginty shoots in for a double leg but Egorov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Egorov closes the distance and clinches.
Egorov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egorov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egorov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcginty is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Egorov throws an elbow but it misses.

Egorov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Egorov gets a clinch.
Egorov tries to land a knee to the head but Mcginty blocks with his arms.
Mcginty tries to score a body lock takedown but Egorov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Egorov looking to throw knees to the head but Mcginty is blocking nicely.
Egorov tries to circle away but Mcginty has him pinned against the cage.
Egorov misses with a knee to the head.
Mcginty goes for a takedown attempt but Egorov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Mcginty fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Egorov sprawls well initially but Mcginty persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcginty trying to pass the guard but Egorov defending well.
Hooch Mcginty has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Egorov is trying to stand.
Mcginty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Egorov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grisha Egorov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Egorov clinches.
Egorov stops a takedown attempt from Mcginty.
Egorov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Egorov tries a knee to the head but Mcginty blocks it.
Egorov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Egorov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egorov throws an elbow but it misses.
Egorov pushes off an throws an elbow but Mcginty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Egorov misses with a knee strike.
Mcginty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Egorov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grisha Egorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hooch Mcginty.
Egorov prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcginty goes for a takedown in the clinch but Egorov prevents it.
Egorov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcginty has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Egorov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grisha Egorov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Egorov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Egorov tries a knee to the head but Mcginty blocks it.
Egorov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcginty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Egorov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egorov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Egorov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcginty blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcginty is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Egorov is defending well.

Mcginty has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Egorov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Egorov is trying to stand back up.
Egorov trying to control the hands but Mcginty won't let him.
Egorov is trying to get back to his feet but Mcginty has full control of the position and if anything, Egorov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mcginty lands with a hammerfist to the side of Egorov's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egorov is trying to get back to his feet but Mcginty has full control of the position and if anything, Egorov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mcginty has good solid back control here.
Egorov covering up well and avoiding damage.
Mcginty gets his hands free as Egorov looks to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcginty is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mcginty gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mcginty gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mcginty apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Mcginty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Egorov but Egorov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcginty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Egorov defends it nicely.
Mcginty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Egorov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcginty somewhat.

Egorov forces Mcginty back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egorov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mcginty tries for a takedown but Egorov manages to get underhooks.
Egorov looking to throw knees to the head but Mcginty is blocking nicely.
Egorov misses with a knee to the head.
Mcginty is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Egorov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Egorov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Egorov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcginty is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Egorov is defending well.
Mcginty tries for a takedown but Egorov manages to get underhooks.
Egorov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egorov misses with a knee strike.
Mcginty goes for a takedown attempt but Egorov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Mcginty feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Egorov wants to stand up but Mcginty is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcginty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcginty prevents Egorov from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egorov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Egorov wants to stand and escape but Mcginty is having none of it.
Mcginty stands up over Egorov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcginty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcginty prevents Egorov from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egorov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcginty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Egorov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Egorov keeping moving, preventing Mcginty from controlling successfully.
Egorov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grisha Egorov.
I think Egorov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grisha Egorov!