PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zane Mcpherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcpherson
vs
Kilpatrick

171 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

225 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zane Mcpherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kilpatrick clinches up with Mcpherson and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcpherson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mcpherson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilpatrick's elbow.
Kilpatrick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mcpherson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kilpatrick looking to slow down the pace here.

Kilpatrick has hold of one of Mcpherson's legs. Mcpherson is fighting the takedown attempt but Kilpatrick gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mcpherson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kilpatrick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kilpatrick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilpatrick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpherson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilpatrick manages to get himself to full guard.

Mcpherson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcpherson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcpherson with a flurry of punches that miss.

Mcpherson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcpherson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcpherson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kilpatrick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcpherson.
Kilpatrick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcpherson.
Kilpatrick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcpherson.
Mcpherson throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcpherson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kilpatrick has wrist control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilpatrick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcpherson 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.
Mcpherson throws a big right hand that misses.

Mcpherson 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.
Mcpherson with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcpherson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcpherson throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcpherson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcpherson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcpherson throwing strikes but missing.
Mcpherson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Mcpherson stands and steps away. Kilpatrick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zane Mcpherson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcpherson moves into the clinch.

Mcpherson breaks from the clinch.

Mcpherson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kilpatrick, pushing him back against the cage.
Kilpatrick trying to stall but Mcpherson improves his position.

Kilpatrick successfully pulls guard.
Mcpherson cracks Kilpatrick with a solid left hand.
Kilpatrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Mcpherson stands up and waves to Kilpatrick to follow him.

Kilpatrick tries to keep at a distance but Mcpherson has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson lands a body shot in the clinch.

Kilpatrick drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcpherson throwing strikes from guard but Kilpatrick blocks nicely.
Mcpherson throwing strikes from guard but Kilpatrick blocks nicely.
Mcpherson won't allow Kilpatrick to sweep him here.
Mcpherson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mcpherson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kilpatrick, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kilpatrick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcpherson on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcpherson's guard now, I'm sure.

Mcpherson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilpatrick is aware though and is defending well.

Mcpherson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kilpatrick defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mcpherson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mcpherson moves into the clinch.

Kilpatrick is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mcpherson can't fight it off and eventually Kilpatrick manages to take the fight to the floor. Mcpherson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcpherson seems keen to control Kilpatrick's posture.

Mcpherson manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Kilpatrick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcpherson quickly recovers to half guard.
Mcpherson is looking to control Kilpatrick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcpherson avoid being mounted?
Kilpatrick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcpherson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpherson has his hands clasped together around Kilpatrick's back. He's all about the action.
Mcpherson moves into full guard.
Mcpherson controlling Kilpatrick's posture.
Mcpherson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcpherson managing to control the position.
Kilpatrick wants to get up but he can't break Mcpherson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcpherson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kilpatrick presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Mcpherson breaks the clinch.

Kilpatrick scores with a takedown into Mcpherson's guard.

Mcpherson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kilpatrick scores with a takedown into Mcpherson's guard.
Mcpherson controlling Kilpatrick's posture.

Mcpherson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kilpatrick off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kilpatrick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilpatrick working the strikes but Mcpherson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mcpherson is controlling Kilpatrick's trapped leg to prevent Kilpatrick from advancing to side control.

Mcpherson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilpatrick wants to pass to mount but Mcpherson is defending the position.
Mcpherson is staying active underneath Kilpatrick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson trying to control from the bottom.
Mcpherson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kilpatrick trying to control but Mcpherson is working from the bottom.

Mcpherson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilpatrick defends well.
Kilpatrick trying to control but Mcpherson is working from the bottom.
Mcpherson has a closed guard, preventing Kilpatrick from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcpherson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tim Kilpatrick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kilpatrick takes the fight into the clinch.
Kilpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Mcpherson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mcpherson throws a big elbow that misses.

Kilpatrick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcpherson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcpherson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilpatrick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcpherson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Mcpherson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcpherson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcpherson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpherson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kilpatrick 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.

Mcpherson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcpherson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kilpatrick has momentary wrist control but Mcpherson slips an elbow through the middle.
Mcpherson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcpherson is in close to Kilpatrick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcpherson postures up in Kilpatrick's guard and throws a big left but Kilpatrick blocks it.
Kilpatrick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcpherson.
Mcpherson postures up in Kilpatrick's guard and throws a big left but Kilpatrick blocks it.

Mcpherson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcpherson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kilpatrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcpherson postures up.
Kilpatrick 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcpherson 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.

Kilpatrick looking for a guillotine here but Mcpherson defends easily.
Kilpatrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcpherson throwing strikes from guard but Kilpatrick blocks nicely.

Kilpatrick working for a triangle but Mcpherson defends it easily.
Mcpherson won't allow Kilpatrick to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson postures up in Kilpatrick's guard and throws a big left but Kilpatrick blocks it.
Kilpatrick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Mcpherson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kilpatrick is trying to control the position but Mcpherson postures up.
Mcpherson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcpherson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kilpatrick is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick looking to control.

Mcpherson drops back looking for a leg! Kilpatrick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kilpatrick manages to kick Mcpherson off! Mcpherson jumps back into Kilpatrick's guard.
Mcpherson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcpherson postures up in Kilpatrick's guard and throws a big left but Kilpatrick blocks it.
Mcpherson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcpherson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcpherson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcpherson throwing strikes but missing.
Kilpatrick wants to get back to his feet but Mcpherson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mcpherson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mcpherson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcpherson 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mcpherson!