PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Mcgowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gkuf Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ralph Mcgowan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ralph Mcgowan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Mcgowan
vs
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y

179 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralph Mcgowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gkuf Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y darts in looking for a takedown but Mcgowan gets double underhooks and turns Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y into the cage.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y wants it to stay on the feet.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mcgowan.

Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y closes the distance and pushes Mcgowan back into the cage.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y is pushing Mcgowan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcgowan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcgowan tries for a takedown but Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y circles away easily

and Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan tries to break free but Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgowan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ralph Mcgowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gkuf Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y .

Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgowan sprawls well. Mcgowan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgowan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mcgowan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y shoots in and drives through. Mcgowan sprawls well.
Mcgowan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mcgowan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y circles away.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y unleashes a big counter combination but Mcgowan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y thows a leg kick but Mcgowan checks it
and Mcgowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y misses

and Mcgowan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcgowan.

Mcgowan gets to his feet - Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y follows without any prompting.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y tries to clinch
and Mcgowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y fails with the takedown.
Mcgowan is looking to clinch but Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y .
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcgowan tries to sprawl out of it but Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcgowan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y dives in and scores a takedown into Mcgowan's guard.
Mcgowan managing to control the position.
Mcgowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcgowan keeping moving, preventing Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgowan looking to control.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y won't allow Mcgowan to sweep him here.
Mcgowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcgowan's guard.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Mcgowan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y fails with the takedown.
Mcgowan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcgowan tries to clinch but Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y is having none of it.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y with the counter takedown but Mcgowan avoids it easily.

Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcgowan misses with a body punch.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan taking a breather.
Mcgowan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mcgowan misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcgowan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y can't get the takedown.
Ralph Mcgowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gkuf Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y .
Mcgowan is trying to drag Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y to the mat but Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcgowan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y avoids it.
Mcgowan is trying to force a seperation but Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y has the dominant position.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y avoiding damage as Mcgowan throws knees to the body.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Ralph Mcgowan has been cut.
Mcgowan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y is looking to take this one to the mat.

Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mcgowan takes a step back to recover.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcgowan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgowan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y goes for a double leg but Mcgowan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcgowan continues to drive forward.
Mcgowan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gkuf Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgowan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y .
Mcgowan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcgowan tries to sprawl out of it but Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcgowan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y fails with a takedown attempt.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y is breathing heavily.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcgowan.
Mcgowan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Mcgowan as Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y shoots in.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcgowan moves out of range as Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y throws a body kick.
Ralph Mcgowan is winning the standup battle so far.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcgowan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y fails with the takedown.
Mcgowan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgowan sprawls well. Mcgowan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgowan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgowan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gkuf Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ralph Mcgowan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y tries to pull guard but Mcgowan holds him up against the cage and eventually Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y drops back down to his feet.

Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgowan misses with a wild combination.
Mcgowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y looks for a takedown but Mcgowan sprawls well.
Ralph Mcgowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gkuf Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y .
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgowan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y somewhat.
Mcgowan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y .
Mcgowan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgowan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcgowan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y sprawls and moves away.
Mcgowan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y 's head.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y avoids the body shot from Mcgowan.
No luck for Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y as he jumps to the side.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y goes for a double leg but Mcgowan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcgowan continues to drive forward.
Mcgowan attempts a counter takedown but Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y avoids it well and moves away.
Mcgowan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y tries to clinch but Mcgowan moves away
and Mcgowan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mcgowan shoots for a double leg takedown but Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgowan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y .
Mcgowan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y fails with the takedown
and Mcgowan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y thinking.

Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y forces Mcgowan back against the cage and clinches.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y is trying to force a seperation but Mcgowan has the dominant position.
Mcgowan missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y as Mcgowan tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgowan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y 's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mcgowan taking a breather.
Mcgowan can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Mcgowan is trying to break free.
Mcgowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcgowan prevents it.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y managing to block the knees to the body from Mcgowan.
Mcgowan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgowan is trying to stall.
Lis Wgsjwb Kit Y using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcgowan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

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 Ralph Mcgowan.
I think Mcgowan 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Mcgowan!