PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Skaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skaar has chosen Hearts on Fire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGillicutty
vs
Skaar

186 cm
22
196 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick McGillicutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Skaar!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGillicutty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGillicutty shoots in for a takedown but Skaar shows good takedown defense.
Roy Skaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

McGillicutty scores a takedown into full mount!
McGillicutty breaks from Skaar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Skaar wants to control but McGillicutty is having none of it.

McGillicutty looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Skaar wants to hold on but McGillicutty pushes him away.
Skaar avoids a series of strikes thrown by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty avoids the attempt from Skaar to control.
Skaar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Skaar wants to improve his position but McGillicutty is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGillicutty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Skaar manages to get to full guard.
McGillicutty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skaar is keeping the position for now.
Skaar trying to control the position.
Skaar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skaar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGillicutty. 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 two 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.
McGillicutty wants to control from the top but Skaar keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skaar lands with a nice combination. McGillicutty backs away looking to recover.
Skaar tries to close the distance and clinch but McGillicutty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGillicutty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skaar circles away.
A cross from McGillicutty lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skaar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Skaar.
Skaar throws a right and a left that McGillicutty avoids nicely.
Skaar looks to land a combination but McGillicutty avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skaar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGillicutty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skaar as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick McGillicutty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Skaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGillicutty shoots in looking for a takedown. Skaar tries to sprawl out of it but McGillicutty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skaar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGillicutty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skaar as he avoids it easily.
McGillicutty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skaar takes a swing at McGillicutty's ribcage but misses.
Roy Skaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by McGillicutty or perhaps it was just good defense by Skaar which made him look bad.

Skaar moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skaar prevents the takedown attempt.
McGillicutty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skaar smiles and moves away.
Skaar fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Skaar does no damage.

McGillicutty has managed to clinch.
McGillicutty has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skaar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Skaar goes for a takedown attempt but McGillicutty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGillicutty fails with the takedown.
McGillicutty is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGillicutty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skaar is fending him off so far but McGillicutty persists. Nope, Skaar circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Skaar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGillicutty doesn't manage to clinch there - Skaar circles away.
Skaar tries to bum rush McGillicutty with a series of wild strikes but McGillicutty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGillicutty tries for a takedown but Skaar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGillicutty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGillicutty slips under a jab from Skaar.
Some wild striking there from Skaar.
Skaar throws a series of punches but McGillicutty avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty throws a hook to the side of Skaar's head but Skaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGillicutty throws a looping overhand right but Skaar ducks down to avoid it.

McGillicutty shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skaar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skaar keeping moving, preventing McGillicutty from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skaar trying to control the position.
Skaar wants to stand but McGillicutty is controlling the position.
McGillicutty advances position into side control!

McGillicutty tries for a kimura but Skaar is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGillicutty controls the position.
McGillicutty working the strikes but Skaar uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

McGillicutty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skaar tries to kick McGillicutty off but McGillicutty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skaar trying to control but McGillicutty postures up.
McGillicutty wants to take a breather but Skaar is having none of it.
McGillicutty trying to control from Skaar's half guard. Skaar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Skaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGillicutty wants to pass the guard but Skaar is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Skaar moves into range and clinches up with McGillicutty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skaar is trying to break the clinch but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.

McGillicutty lands a takedown into guard.

McGillicutty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGillicutty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Skaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skaar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Skaar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGillicutty is looking to escape.
McGillicutty gets back to half guard.
It looks like Skaar is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty is trying to stand up here but Skaar is controlling him well.
McGillicutty has hold of Skaar's hands but Skaar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGillicutty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

McGillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

McGillicutty has his foot on Skaar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skaar works his way back into a safe position though.
McGillicutty has control of Skaar's left arm, preventing Skaar from doing any damage.

McGillicutty working for a triangle but Skaar defends it easily.
Skaar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick McGillicutty dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McGillicutty tries for a takedown but Skaar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGillicutty shoots in but no luck this time.

Skaar closes the distance and clinches.
McGillicutty takes a shot to the head.
McGillicutty goes for a takedown attempt but Skaar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick McGillicutty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skaar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skaar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGillicutty shoots in and drives through. Skaar sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skaar slips under a jab from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skaar is fending him off so far but McGillicutty persists. Nope, Skaar circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skaar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by McGillicutty or perhaps it was just good defense by Skaar which made him look bad.
Skaar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Skaar misses with a body shot.
Skaar stuffs the takedown attempt from McGillicutty. McGillicutty gets slowly back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skaar.
Skaar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skaar scores with a hook.
Skaar misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by McGillicutty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skaar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGillicutty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skaar circles away.
McGillicutty has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roy Skaar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGillicutty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skaar.

McGillicutty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

McGillicutty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skaar, who protects the arm well.
Skaar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McGillicutty has just dragged him back down to the mat.

McGillicutty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skaar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skaar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skaar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGillicutty trying to control from the bottom.
Skaar prevents McGillicutty from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Skaar tries to clinch but McGillicutty moves out of range.
Skaar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skaar throws a series of punches but McGillicutty moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGillicutty circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGillicutty misses with a takedown attempt - Skaar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGillicutty.
Skaar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGillicutty rather than just go for the knockout.
Skaar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skaar tries to bum rush McGillicutty with a series of wild strikes but McGillicutty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

McGillicutty clinches up against the cage.
Skaar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skaar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGillicutty prevents Skaar from breaking the clinch.
Skaar is looking to break free of the clinch but McGillicutty has double underhooks.

McGillicutty decides to pull guard.

McGillicutty had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Skaar is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McGillicutty Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Skaar's back instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Skaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skaar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Skaar!