PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alonso Mckee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuba Zmrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zmrd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rammstein-Sonne . Kuba Zmrd is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mckee
vs
Zmrd

162 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alonso Mckee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuba Zmrd!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zmrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Mckee is just out of range.

Zmrd gets tackled into the cage by Mckee. Mckee maintains the clinch.

Zmrd wants the takedown. Mckee is fighting it off but Zmrd persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mckee's guard against the cage.

Mckee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kuba Zmrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Zmrd.
Mckee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zmrd manages to circle out of the way.
Zmrd delivers a nice body kick.

Mckee gets caught napping as Zmrd dives in and scores a takedown. Mckee manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zmrd throws a strike but Mckee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mckee trying to control but Zmrd is working from the bottom.
Mckee wants to stand but Zmrd is controlling his posture from full guard.

Mckee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zmrd is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zmrd has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zmrd wants to stand and escape but instead Mckee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Mckee wanted to stand there but Zmrd had control of the position.

Mckee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Mckee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mckee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mckee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mckee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mckee trying to control the position from guard on top but Zmrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mckee working some strikes from top position.
Mckee pushing down on Zmrd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zmrd trying to control but Mckee postures up.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mckee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zmrd sees it coming and defends easily.

Mckee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mckee seems to be working for a kimura but Zmrd defends the submission attempt.

Mckee is working for a submission of some sort.

Mckee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zmrd is just riding it out for now. Mckee eventually gives up the hold.
Zmrd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mckee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Mckee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Mckee is working for a submission of some sort.
Zmrd trying to control but Mckee postures up.

Mckee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zmrd defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zmrd is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zmrd scores with a head kick.

Zmrd gets a clinch.

Zmrd gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mckee regains guard.

Mckee has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zmrd has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Mckee pulls guard effortlessly.
Mckee 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mckee has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zmrd has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Zmrd stops a takedown attempt from Mckee.
Zmrd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckee is looking to take this one to the mat.

Zmrd successfully pulls guard.

Mckee drops back looking for a leg! Zmrd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zmrd manages to kick Mckee off! Mckee jumps back into Zmrd's guard.

Mckee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zmrd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mckee, into his guard.

Zmrd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mckee's guard.
Alonso Mckee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zmrd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mckee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zmrd has managed to get both his arms back between Mckee's legs - danger averted.
Zmrd being controlled here momentarily.
Zmrd looking to sit in guard and control but Mckee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Zmrd is looking for a triangle but Mckee pushes his legs off easily.
Zmrd is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckee stands up over Zmrd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mckee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mckee wants to control from the top but Zmrd keeps moving.
Mckee really is a fat lump.
Zmrd tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mckee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Mckee clinches up against the cage.

Zmrd gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Mckee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Zmrd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mckee finds it's way round the side to connect with Zmrd's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zmrd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zmrd lands in his opponent's guard.

Mckee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mckee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zmrd can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alonso Mckee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mckee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Zmrd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zmrd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mckee regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alonso Mckee dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mckee darts in and clinches Zmrd up against the cage.

Zmrd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mckee moves into the clinch.

Mckee pulls Zmrd into guard.
Mckee wants to hit a switch here but Zmrd passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mckee there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zmrd prevents Mckee from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckee wants to control but Zmrd is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckee holds on for dear life.
Mckee regains half guard.

Mckee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Zmrd is going to stand back up.
Zmrd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zmrd stalling away here and it's allowed Mckee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Zmrd is looking to advance position but Mckee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Zmrd can't escape the position.

Mckee stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Mckee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zmrd to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Mckee wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zmrd walks into a left hand.

Mckee rushes Zmrd and presses him up against the cage.
Mckee tries to pull guard but Zmrd holds him up against the cage and eventually Mckee drops back down to his feet.
Mckee has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mckee jumps guard but Zmrd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Zmrd decides to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zmrd uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mckee throws a nice looking combination but Zmrd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Zmrd gets a clinch.
Mckee keeps control of Zmrd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zmrd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mckee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mckee is trying to force a seperation but Zmrd has the dominant position.
Kuba Zmrd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alonso Mckee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mckee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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 Alonso Mckee.
Well Mckee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonso Mckee!