PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffry McWild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Ushenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ushenin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Godfather kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alex Ushenin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McWild
vs
Ushenin

183 cm
27
244 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

173 cm
27
265 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Malicestar
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffry McWild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Ushenin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ushenin is looking to clinch.
McWild scoring well with a low kick there.
McWild fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ushenin throws a series of punches but McWild moves out of range.
Ushenin doesn't manage to clinch there - McWild circles away.
McWild fails with a takedown attempt.
Ushenin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ushenin wants to clinch.
McWild misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffry McWild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ushenin walks into a left hand.

McWild gets tackled into the cage by Ushenin. Ushenin maintains the clinch.
Ushenin misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McWild throws a knee to the head but misses.
McWild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ushenin throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Ushenin.
A shot in the inside from McWild.
McWild blocks an elbow strike.
Ushenin lands a hook that snaps the head of McWild backwards.
McWild prevents a body shot from Ushenin.
McWild digs a right hand underneath Ushenin's ribcage. Ushenin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWild blocks a body shot from Ushenin.
A right hook to the body lands for McWild.
McWild scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McWild.
McWild is trying to stall.
Ushenin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McWild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ushenin misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ushenin prevents a body shot from McWild.
McWild throws a punch but it's blocked by Ushenin.
Ushenin throws a punch but it's blocked by McWild.
A short left from McWild.
Ushenin takes a shot to the head.
Ushenin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ushenin stalling in the clinch.
McWild lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McWild creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

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

Ushenin forces McWild back against the cage and clinches.
McWild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by McWild.
McWild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ushenin working aggressively here.
Ushenin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McWild stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ushenin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McWild is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ushenin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ushenin lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Jeffry McWild has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ushenin as McWild tries to tie him up.
Stalling in the clinch from McWild.
Ushenin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McWild backwards.
Ushenin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McWild can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ushenin.
McWild can't get the takedown.
Ushenin gets through McWild's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McWild is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ushenin is defending well for now.
Ushenin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWild pushes Ushenin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ushenin misses with a knee to the head.
McWild working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McWild makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ushenin.
McWild changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ushenin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ushenin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ushenin wants to clinch up but McWild keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by McWild. That's going to slow Ushenin down.
Jeffry McWild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from McWild misses.
McWild scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Ushenin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeffry McWild's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ushenin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McWild scores with a punch to the head.

Ushenin has taken the fight to the clinch.
McWild trying to control the position but instead, Ushenin has worked for underhooks and has pushed McWild into the cage.

McWild has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ushenin uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWild wants to sweep here but Ushenin controlling him for the moment.
McWild looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ushenin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ushenin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ushenin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
McWild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWild moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McWild looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Ushenin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ushenin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McWild manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ushenin tries to clinch but McWild is having none of it.
Ushenin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McWild manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ushenin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from McWild.
Jeffry McWild is winning the standup battle so far.
McWild keeps the fight on the outside.
Ushenin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ushenin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McWild paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ushenin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWild throws out the jab.
McWild shoots in for a takedown but Ushenin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ushenin moves into the clinch.
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!
McWild misses with a knee strike.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McWild.
McWild swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ushenin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ushenin avoids the head kick by McWild.
Alex Ushenin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for McWild.
McWild misses with a takedown attempt - Ushenin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffry McWild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ushenin loads up on a big right hand but McWild slips the punch.

Ushenin has closed the distance and engaged McWild in a clinch.
McWild is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ushenin lands a hook that snaps the head of McWild backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ushenin.
Ushenin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ushenin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Ushenin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Ushenin struggles to land a body shot inside as McWild controls his hands.
McWild blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from McWild.
McWild has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ushenin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ushenin is pushing McWild up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McWild has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ushenin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McWild tries a body shot but Ushenin blocks it.
Ushenin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ushenin prevents a body shot from McWild.
McWild tries a body shot but Ushenin blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ushenin misses with a punch to the body.
Ushenin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ushenin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ushenin.
A right hook to the body lands for Ushenin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Ushenin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeffry McWild's cut.
That's time! McWild's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ushenin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

McWild moves into the clinch.
McWild is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ushenin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ushenin lands a hook to the side of the head.
McWild is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ushenin is defending well for now.
Ushenin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McWild tries to work over Ushenin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McWild lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Ushenin - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McWild takes a shot to the head.
McWild looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ushenin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McWild up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ushenin misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild can't find room to land a body shot as Ushenin controls the action.
McWild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McWild prevents a body shot from Ushenin.
McWild stalling against the cage.
Ushenin slowing the pace effectively.
McWild just leaning against Ushenin, taking a breather.
McWild misses with some punches.
Ushenin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McWild tries to work over Ushenin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from McWild.
Alex Ushenin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McWild throws a punch but it's blocked by Ushenin.
A short left from Ushenin.
Ushenin working aggressively here.
McWild blocks an uppercut.
Ushenin gets through McWild's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ushenin.
Jeffry McWild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ushenin keeps control of McWild as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McWild misses with the head strike.

McWild works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McWild lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ushenin tries to strike from the bottom.
Ushenin working a defensive guard here.
Ushenin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McWild. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McWild postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McWild in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ushenin looking to control.
McWild throws a big right hand that misses.
McWild 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.
Ushenin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McWild is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild trying to move into half guard but instead Ushenin has managed to sweep!

McWild looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McWild looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McWild wants to get back to his feet but Ushenin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

McWild is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ushenin is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild is trying to control the position but Ushenin postures up.
Ushenin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McWild is keeping the position for now.
McWild is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Jeffry McWild has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ushenin as McWild shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWild throws a body punch but Ushenin moves out of range.
Alex Ushenin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

McWild darts in and clinches Ushenin up against the cage.

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 Jeffry McWild.
I think Ushenin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeffry McWild!
After the fight, Jeffry McWild was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.