PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Jakort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pouncy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anna Lucia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jakort
vs
McGee

185 cm
32
220 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

190 cm
34
250 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Jakort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pouncy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Jakort had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily.
McGee wants to control from the top but Jakort keeps moving.
McGee lands a couple of digs.
McGee stopping the sweep attempt from Jakort.
McGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jakort swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jakort has his foot on McGee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGee works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Jakort is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee postures up in Jakort's guard and throws a big left but Jakort blocks it.

Jakort had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily.
McGee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jakort is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jakort kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakort tries to strike from the bottom.
McGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jakort swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jakort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGee trying to control but Jakort is working from the bottom.
Jakort tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jakort has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jakort is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jakort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McGee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jakort dives on top into guard.
Jakort is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jakort tries to free his leg and advance position but McGee is retaining full guard.
Jakort throwing strikes from guard but McGee blocks nicely.
Jakort wants to pass the guard but McGee is keeping the position.
Jakort postures up in McGee's guard and throws a big left but McGee blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakort passes into half guard.
McGee tries to get to full guard but Jakort has control of the leg.
McGee trying to control here.
Jakort wants to pass to mount but McGee is defending the position.
Jakort landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

McGee looking for submissions off his back.
McGee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jakort scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGee is pressing down on Jakort's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Jakort from controlling successfully.
Jakort stands and throws McGee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jakort in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McGee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jakort thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGee's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakort tries to pass to full mount but McGee defends it.
Jakort is working hard here to advance position.
Jakort takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jakort's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jakort's back!
Jakort avoids the strikes from McGee.
Jakort can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGee drives through and clinches with Jakort against the cage.

McGee gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Jakort is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGee pulls his head out easily.

Jakort is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGee pulls his head out easily.
McGee wants to take a breather but Jakort is having none of it.
McGee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

McGee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jakort avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGee.
Jakort regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jakort bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGee's guard.
Jakort trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
Jakort cracks McGee with a solid left hand.
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!

McGee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jakort can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakort stopping the sweep attempt from McGee.

Jakort avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jakort postures up and lands a big shot to McGee's brow.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Jakort from controlling successfully.
Jakort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakort content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGee pulls Jakort in close to prevent any damage.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Jakort from controlling successfully.
McGee has control of Jakort's left arm, preventing Jakort from doing any damage.

McGee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jakort wants to pass the guard but McGee is keeping the position.

McGee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jakort defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakort stopping the sweep attempt from McGee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakort scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jakort scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jakort trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGee is trying to control the position but Jakort postures up.
Jakort throws a big elbow that misses.
Jakort stands up over McGee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jakort advances to half guard.
Jakort is looking to take a break and control but McGee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGee.
Jakort stands up over McGee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McGee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakort stopping the sweep attempt from McGee.
Jakort postures up and lands a big shot to McGee's brow.
McGee wants to sweep here but Jakort controlling him for the moment.
Jakort is looking to advance position but McGee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McGee misses with a head shot.
Jakort is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jakort wants to control but McGee is having none of it.
Jakort working to try and regain half guard.
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 Ralph Jakort will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

McGee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jakort is trying to defend but McGee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Jakort looking for submissions off his back.
McGee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Jakort actively working from the bottom here.
McGee is keen to just control but Jakort is a slippery customer.

McGee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jakort doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGee.
Jakort works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jakort escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jakort striking from the bottom here.
McGee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Jakort had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily.
McGee stays in close to Jakort's body and controls the position.
Jakort utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGee throwing strikes but missing.
McGee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

McGee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jakort has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGee has managed to get both his arms back between Jakort's legs - danger averted.
McGee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGee is looking to work some ground and pound but Jakort has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee won't allow Jakort to sweep him here.
McGee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Jakort escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jakort utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee cracks Jakort with a solid left hand.
McGee wants to control from the top but Jakort keeps moving.
McGee postures up in Jakort's guard and throws a big left but Jakort blocks it.
Jakort wants to sweep but no luck.

Jakort looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jakort thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McGee postures up and lands a big shot to Jakort's brow.
McGee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Jakort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGee stands up over Jakort, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGee wants to pass the guard but Jakort is keeping the position.

McGee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee throwing strikes but missing.
Pouncy McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jakort looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGee landing with the ground and pound.
McGee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Jakort has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jakort is keeping the position for now.
Ralph Jakort is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pouncy McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jakort 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Jakort!