PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McMahon
vs
Price

200 cm
26
240 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

195 cm
20
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike McMahon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Price!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMahon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Price throws a head kick but McMahon moves out of range.
McMahon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McMahon takes one to the side of the head.
McMahon misses with a double jab

and Price counters by clinching up.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
McMahon managing to block the knees to the body from Price.
McMahon dodges an elbow strike from Price.
Price told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Come on Price - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McMahon takes an elbow to the temple.
McMahon managing to block the knees to the body from Price.
Price scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Price lands an elbow that stopped McMahon in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMahon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price misses with the head strike.
Price taking a breather.
McMahon takes a shot to the head.
Price stalling.
McMahon avoids the elbow strike from Price, against the cage.
McMahon trying to stall but Price improves his position.
Price pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Price lands a left hand that snaps the head of McMahon backwards.
McMahon takes an elbow to the temple.
McMahon takes an elbow to the temple.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McMahon's defenses.
McMahon avoids the elbow strike from Price, against the cage.

McMahon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Price moves into range and clinches up with McMahon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McMahon.
Price lands a nice shot to the body.
Price dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Price.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMahon blocks the elbow strike.
McMahon avoids the elbow strike from Price, against the cage.
McMahon is trying to pull guard but Price turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McMahon is looking to control Price's arms but Price gets an underhook and turns him. Now McMahon has his back to the cage.
Price lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price throws an elbow but it misses.
Price lands with a right to the head.
Price throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McMahon blocks it with crossed arms.
Price tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McMahon managing to block the knees to the body from Price.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McMahon's defenses.
McMahon tries to break free but Price pushes him back against the cage.
Price throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Price stalls.
Price lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Price.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McMahon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Price fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McMahon, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
McMahon blocks an elbow strike from Price.
Price has McMahon pushed against the cage.
McMahon is trying to push Price away but Price has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McMahon tries to pull guard but Price holds him up against the cage and eventually McMahon drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike McMahon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price is stalling here.
Price lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Price dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Price swings away with a body shot that misses
and McMahon counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McMahon moves in looking to clinch but Price pushes him off.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up but McMahon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Price throws a nice head kick!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Price in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Price doesn't manage to clinch there - McMahon circles away.
Price throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McMahon scores with a one two! Price had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMahon checks a low kick from Price.
A right-left combo lands from McMahon.
McMahon misses with a series of wild punches.
Price scores with a leg kick.
McMahon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Price pinned against the cage. Price gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab lands there for Price.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon misses with the combination.
Price slaps away a takedown attempt from McMahon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Price blocks a head kick by McMahon.
Price scores with a jab.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt.

Price closes the distance and clinches.
Price misses with a punch to the body.
Price lands an elbow that stopped McMahon in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Price.
Price using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Price misses with a knee to the head.
Price lands with a light punch inside.
Price softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMahon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Price with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McMahon as Price tries to tie him up.
McMahon is trying to push Price away but Price has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Price is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pat Price seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McMahon blocks the elbow strike.
Price stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Price lands with a short shot to the head.
McMahon wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McMahon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Price, right into the meat.
McMahon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Price avoids a kick to the body.
Price scores with a leg kick.
Price misses with a head kick.
McMahon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Price throws a hook but McMahon blocks it.
Price tries to clinch up but McMahon circles away and keeps his distance.
McMahon throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range.
Price cracks the inside of McMahon's front leg.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Price has McMahon up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.

McMahon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Price uses from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Price sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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!
Price's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pat Price has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McMahon tries to clinch but Price moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

McMahon throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range.

Price pushes McMahon up against the cage in a clinch.
Price pushes off an throws an elbow but McMahon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Price throws an elbow but it misses.
Price holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Price lands an elbow inside that McMahon shrugs off.
McMahon is trying to push Price away but Price has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McMahon can't break the clinch.
Price effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Price.
Price lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Price throws an elbow but it misses.
McMahon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Price landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Price lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McMahon blocks a body shot from Price.
Price with a knee to the head.
Price scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Price lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.
Price prevents the takedown attempt.
Price stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McMahon jumps guard but Price stands there with McMahon around his waist. McMahon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Price scores with a knee to the head.
Price struggles to land a body shot inside as McMahon controls his hands.
Price pushes McMahon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McMahon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMahon takes an elbow to the temple.
Price scores with a nice hook to the head.
Price lands a body shot.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McMahon's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Price.
Price lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Price takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McMahon's defenses.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Price stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McMahon takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Price takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Price missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Price lands a nice elbow.
Price lands a nice knee to the body.
Price lands with a right to the head.
Price tries a body shot but McMahon blocks it.
Price leaning against his opponent.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Price throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Price throws an elbow but it misses.
Pat Price is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price prevents McMahon from breaking the clinch.
Mike McMahon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot in the inside from McMahon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Price winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Price!
Pat Price thanked the fans post fight for their support.