PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Macgowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleks Pimpovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macgowan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nyan Cat. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Macgowan
vs
Pimpovic

150 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

176 cm
24
211 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Macgowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleks Pimpovic!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macgowan misses with a takedown attempt - Pimpovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Macgowan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pimpovic's waist but Pimpovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macgowan off to one side.
Macgowan tries for a takedown but Pimpovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Macgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pimpovic swinging wildly here.

Macgowan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pimpovic quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pimpovic tries to get to full guard but Macgowan has control of the leg.
Macgowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Macgowan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pimpovic for as long as he can get away with.
Macgowan working over Pimpovic with some ground and pound. Pimpovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Macgowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Macgowan there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Macgowan.
Macgowan is controlling the pace.
Macgowan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pimpovic's head.
Pimpovic trying to hold on to Macgowan's head to control him but Macgowan postures up.
Macgowan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pimpovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macgowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Macgowan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pimpovic thuds a left hand into Macgowan's body.
Pimpovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Macgowan throws a right and a left that Pimpovic avoids nicely.
Macgowan misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macgowan. Pimpovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pimpovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macgowan circles away quickly and effectively.
Pimpovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Macgowan on the side of the head.
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!
Pimpovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macgowan throws a big shot that misses.
Pimpovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macgowan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Pimpovic does no damage.

Macgowan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pimpovic is trying to defend but Macgowan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Macgowan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Macgowan content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Justin Macgowan just wasn't active enough.
Macgowan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pimpovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Macgowan scrambles back to his feet.
Pimpovic defending well as Macgowan loads up on a big left hand.
Pimpovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Macgowan.
Pimpovic checks the leg kick nicely there.

Macgowan has managed to clinch.
Pimpovic is trying to push Macgowan away but Macgowan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pimpovic tries to circle away but Macgowan has him pinned against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pimpovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Pimpovic breaks the clinch.
Aleks Pimpovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macgowan misses with a right hand
and Pimpovic counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pimpovic throws a head kick that misses.
Pimpovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Macgowan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macgowan thows a body shot but no joy.
Pimpovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Macgowan. Macgowan gets slowly back to his feet.
Pimpovic scores with a nice right hand.
Macgowan misses with an uppercut.
Pimpovic stalks Macgowan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Macgowan's face. Macgowan staggers backwards, shaken.
Pimpovic throws a right and a left that Macgowan avoids nicely.
Macgowan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Macgowan rushes Pimpovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pimpovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Macgowan has double underhooks.
Pimpovic taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimpovic leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pimpovic.
Pimpovic has a couple of punches blocked by Macgowan.
Pimpovic is trying to push Macgowan away but Macgowan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pimpovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Macgowan lands a takedown into guard.
Macgowan is working Pimpovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Macgowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Macgowan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Macgowan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Justin Macgowan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pimpovic misses with the combination.
Pimpovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Macgowan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pimpovic checks it well.
Aleks Pimpovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macgowan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pimpovic counters with a right hand to the body.

Macgowan gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan cracks Pimpovic with a big elbow.
Macgowan landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Pimpovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macgowan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pimpovic tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Pimpovic's face as Macgowan controls the position.

Macgowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pimpovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macgowan just content to control the position.
Justin Macgowan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macgowan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Macgowan lands a nice forearm strike.
Macgowan controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Macgowan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Macgowan avoids a punch combination nicely.

Macgowan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Macgowan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pimpovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Macgowan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pimpovic trying to hold on to Macgowan's head to control him but Macgowan postures up.
Macgowan thows a huge punch but Pimpovic dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgowan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Macgowan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pimpovic.
Pimpovic lands a lovely overhand right.

Macgowan clinches with his opponent.
Macgowan tries to throw a body punch but Pimpovic avoids it by throwing Macgowan back against the cage.
Pimpovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Macgowan just leaning against Pimpovic, taking a breather.
Pimpovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Macgowan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pimpovic trying to remain calm as Macgowan controls from the top position.
Pimpovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
Macgowan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pimpovic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Macgowan working the ground and pound.
Macgowan advances nicely into full mount.
Macgowan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Macgowan scoring with strikes but Pimpovic is staying in there.
Macgowan lands a big shot there that rocks Pimpovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Pimpovic is rocked!

It looks like Aleks Pimpovic has been cut.
Macgowan lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Pimpovic! Macgowan sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Pimpovic and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Justin Macgowan!
Justin Macgowan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.