PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spoon McGinty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milton Vessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McGinty
vs
Vessey

175 cm
21
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
20
157 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Black Skull Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spoon McGinty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milton Vessey!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vessey looks to land a right hand but McGinty moved out of range.
Vessey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinty.
Vessey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGinty looks for a takedown but Vessey sprawls well.
Vessey swats away the attempt to clinch by McGinty.
McGinty shoots in but Vessey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vessey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vessey looks to score with a jab to the body but McGinty is just out of range.
Vessey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vessey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vessey drops McGinty with a beautiful combination! McGinty stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vessey is looking for the KO!

McGinty is rocked!

It looks like Spoon McGinty has been cut.
McGinty is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vessey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGinty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vessey works McGinty's body with a nice hook.
Vessey looks to throw the jab but McGinty is out of range.
McGinty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vessey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGinty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vessey swings for the body but McGinty moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Vessey as he connects with a hook.
McGinty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vessey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGinty manages to avoid it.
Milton Vessey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGinty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vessey.
Vessey cracks McGinty with a big right hand and McGinty goes down!
Oh McGinty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vessey gets to his feet - McGinty follows without any prompting.
McGinty seems to have got his legs back now.
Vessey lands a body shot.
McGinty doesn't manage to clinch there - Vessey circles away.
Vessey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinty.
Donk. Vessey catches McGinty right on the button with a cross.
Vessey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinty moves away.
Nice combo by Vessey! Oh, that's hurt him - McGinty falls to the canvas and Vessey follows him into side control.
Vessey scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vessey stands up and beckons McGinty to his feet.
Vessey lands a nice shot to the body.

Vessey lands a head kick that stumbles McGinty and the fighters go to the mat.
Vessey wants to pass the guard but McGinty is keeping the position.

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

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

McGinty looking for a guillotine here but Vessey defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinty wants to stand and escape but Vessey is having none of it.

McGinty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vessey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vessey with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vessey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGinty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vessey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vessey passes McGinty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Vessey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vessey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Vessey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spoon McGinty's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McGinty dodges the punch combination from Vessey.
Vessey lands with a cross.
McGinty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vessey looks to land a combination but McGinty avoids it well.
McGinty has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body kick from Vessey.
McGinty takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vessey thows a body shot but no joy.
McGinty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vessey looks to score with a jab to the body but McGinty is just out of range.
McGinty walks into a jab.
Vessey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vessey dips to his left and cracks McGinty with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vessey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGinty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vessey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinty.
McGinty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vessey.
Vessey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vessey scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGinty in his tracks.
Milton Vessey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGinty moves out of range of the body kick.
McGinty shoots in for a double leg but Vessey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spoon McGinty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vessey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vessey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vessey misses with a wild combination.

McGinty closes the distance and clinches.
McGinty blocking some punches.

McGinty drags the fight down to the ground.
Vessey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vessey tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinty is retaining full guard.
Vessey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vessey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGinty's head.

Vessey drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGinty looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGinty looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGinty!
Vessey is trying to work for a sweep but McGinty has mounted him!
Vessey can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vessey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vessey tries to hold on but McGinty postures up.
Vessey is desperately trying to improve his position but McGinty has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vessey tries to hold on but McGinty postures up.
Vessey is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGinty wants to control the pace but Vessey is squirming around nicely.
Vessey is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Vessey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spoon McGinty's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Vessey finds it's way through McGinty's defenses.
Vessey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGinty was well out of range. Poor timing from Vessey.
Nice takedown defense from Vessey. No joy for McGinty on that attempt.
Vessey lands a head shot.
Vessey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGinty.
Vessey just misses with a punch to the body.
McGinty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGinty moves away from the strike by Vessey.
McGinty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spoon McGinty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vessey stuffs the takedown.
Vessey looks to land a body kick but McGinty moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Vessey. No joy for McGinty on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vessey lands with a nice body punch.
Vessey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGinty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vessey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGinty rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey works McGinty's body with a nice hook.
Vessey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinty moves away.
Vessey misses with a wild body shot.
Vessey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGinty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vessey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vessey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vessey takes a swing at McGinty's ribcage but misses.
McGinty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vessey throws a big shot that misses.
McGinty moves out of range as Vessey throws a body kick.
McGinty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vessey as he avoids it easily.
Vessey scores with a hook.
Vessey throws a right hand that McGinty ducks under and follows up with a left that McGinty also avoids with ease.
Vessey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milton Vessey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McGinty.
Vessey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vessey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGinty is nestled in close to Vessey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGinty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vessey is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from McGinty there.
Vessey wants to improve his position but McGinty is controlling well.
Vessey misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vessey is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McGinty pulls his head out easily.
Milton Vessey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vessey throws a series of punches but McGinty avoids them all with ease.
Vessey lands with a nice body punch.
McGinty blocks the body kick.
McGinty moves away from the strike by Vessey.
McGinty slips under a jab.
McGinty throws a right hand that Vessey ducks under and follows up with a left that Vessey also avoids with ease.
Vessey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGinty was well out of range. Poor timing from Vessey.
McGinty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vessey but Vessey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vessey lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vessey.
Vessey digs a good body shot into McGinty's ribs.
Vessey scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Vessey.
Vessey misses the shot to the body.
Vessey misses with a body kick.
Vessey swings for the body but McGinty moves out of range.
McGinty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vessey.
Spoon McGinty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vessey lands a right hook to the body.
Vessey throws a front kick that sends McGinty stumbling back into the cage.
McGinty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vessey scores with a three punch combo!
Vessey lands a jab to McGinty's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milton Vessey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vessey 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milton Vessey!