PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chips Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

James
vs
Mcgee

175 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chips Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcgee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mcgee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcgee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mcgee!
James controlling his opponent.

James looking to secure an arm triangle but Mcgee defends it well.
James won't let Mcgee get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

James goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mcgee is on top in guard.
Mcgee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.

James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcgee stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Mcgee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcgee looking to pass the guard.
Mcgee throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcgee is trying desperately to improve position.

James is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mcgee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mcgee shrugs it off.

James moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mcgee has worked his arm free - good work by Mcgee!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James wants to control but Mcgee is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mcgee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcgee misses with a series of wild punches.

Mcgee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcgee is in James's guard.

James 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.
Mcgee throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James 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.
Mcgee landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcgee is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Mcgee throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcgee throwing strikes but missing.
James 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Donald James will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Mcgee. Those never looked like landing.
Mcgee throws a shot to the body.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcgee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcgee misses with a head kick.
Mcgee throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgee defends it nicely.
Mcgee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcgee there as he acknowledges the shot.

James gets caught flat footed, as Mcgee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgee is proving a slippery customer.

Mcgee stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and James has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Mcgee manages to get his head free but now James has transitioned to an armbar! Mcgee grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from James! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald James!