PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Pressnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Mcfee Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pressnell is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Pressnell
vs
Mcfee Jr

180 cm
20
149 lbs
0 - 15 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dalton Pressnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Mcfee Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pressnell shoots in for a double leg but Mcfee Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pressnell is breathing heavily.
Mcfee Jr looks to land a combination but Pressnell avoids it well.
Mcfee Jr lands a slapping body shot.

Mcfee Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pressnell to the mat! Pressnell manages to get full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mcfee Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcfee Jr tries to stand but Pressnell is controlling from the bottom.
Mcfee Jr wants to control from the top but Pressnell keeps moving.
Mcfee Jr content to stall in guard here.
Mcfee Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Pressnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sean Mcfee Jr.
Mcfee Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr looks to land a combination. Pressnell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Mcfee Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pressnell's guard.

Mcfee Jr stands up from Pressnell's guard - Mcfee Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.

Mcfee Jr has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mcfee Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcfee Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcfee Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Pressnell won't allow it.
Mcfee Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pressnell.
Mcfee Jr is trying to push Pressnell away but Pressnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pressnell keeps control of Mcfee Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell keeps control of Mcfee Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcfee Jr is trying to break the clinch but Pressnell is controlling him.

Mcfee Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pressnell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcfee Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcfee Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcfee Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Pressnell, looking for a takedown. Mcfee Jr pushes Pressnell against the cage but Pressnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcfee Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcfee Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcfee Jr misses with a head kick.

Mcfee Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcfee Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mcfee Jr wants to control from the top but Pressnell keeps moving.

Mcfee Jr 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.

Pressnell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcfee Jr defends well.
Pressnell keeping moving, preventing Mcfee Jr from controlling successfully.
Mcfee Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Mcfee Jr stands up from Pressnell's guard - Mcfee Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pressnell avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcfee Jr dives in and grabs Pressnell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pressnell pushes down on Mcfee Jr's head and hops out.
Dalton Pressnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Mcfee Jr.
Pressnell tries to land a front kick but Mcfee Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck for Mcfee Jr with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mcfee Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pressnell can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Mcfee Jr dominated that 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.

Mcfee Jr scores with a takedown into Pressnell's guard.

Mcfee Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mcfee Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pressnell avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcfee Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcfee Jr.
Mcfee Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dalton Pressnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Mcfee Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Pressnell moves out of range easily.
Mcfee Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Pressnell, looking for a takedown. Mcfee Jr pushes Pressnell against the cage but Pressnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcfee Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcfee Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pressnell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcfee Jr is looking to clinch but Pressnell is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcfee Jr.
Mcfee Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcfee Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pressnell sprawls well. Pressnell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcfee Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Pressnell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcfee Jr's waist but Mcfee Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pressnell off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell slips a jab and a cross from Mcfee Jr.
Mcfee Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pressnell leaves Mcfee Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcfee Jr wants to clinch.
Mcfee Jr misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcfee Jr sizes up Pressnell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mcfee Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dalton Pressnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mcfee Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mcfee Jr tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mcfee Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pressnell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Mcfee Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pressnell defends it well.
Mcfee Jr is looking to take a break and control but Pressnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr prevents Pressnell from standing back up.

Mcfee Jr seems to be looking for submissions.

Mcfee Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Pressnell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pressnell works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pressnell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pressnell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mcfee Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Mcfee Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Pressnell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcfee Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mcfee Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Pressnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mcfee Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Mcfee Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Pressnell's guard.
Mcfee Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.

Pressnell has his foot on Mcfee Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcfee Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Pressnell wants to stand but Mcfee Jr is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcfee Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcfee Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pressnell is looking for a triangle but Mcfee Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Mcfee Jr is in close to Pressnell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcfee Jr stands up over Pressnell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pressnell keeping moving, preventing Mcfee Jr from controlling successfully.
Sean Mcfee Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mcfee Jr gets to his feet - Pressnell follows without any prompting.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcfee Jr is defended easily by Pressnell.
Pressnell tries to clinch up but Mcfee Jr circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell leaves Mcfee Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pressnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dalton Pressnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Mcfee Jr.
Mcfee Jr tries to land a leg kick but Pressnell saw it coming and moves away.
Mcfee Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pressnell swivels and escapes.
Pressnell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mcfee Jr throws a body punch but Pressnell moves out of range.
Mcfee Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcfee Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pressnell pinned against the cage. Pressnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcfee Jr.
Pressnell tries to clinch but Mcfee Jr moves out of range.
Pressnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcfee Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcfee Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pressnell pinned against the cage. Pressnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Pressnell closes the distance and pushes Mcfee Jr back into the cage.
Dalton Pressnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr has had enough of the clinch but Pressnell keeps him there for the moment.
Mcfee Jr is trying to break the clinch but Pressnell has him pressed against the cage.
Mcfee Jr lands an elbow that stopped Pressnell in his tracks for a moment.
Mcfee Jr is trying to stall.
Pressnell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcfee Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcfee Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pressnell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcfee Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pressnell's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pressnell as Mcfee Jr tries to tie him up.
Sean Mcfee Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Mcfee Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Mcfee Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcfee Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Mcfee Jr!
Sean Mcfee Jr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.