PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Riff McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone The Crack Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Crack Head has chosen Mr. Flamboyant as his entrance music. Tyrone The Crack Head is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McGee
vs
The Crack Head

171 cm
23
150 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

150 cm
23
140 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riff McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrone The Crack Head!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crack Head showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGee.
McGee blocks a head kick by The Crack Head.
The Crack Head tries to clinch up
and McGee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

The Crack Head closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Crack Head trying to land knees to the body.
The Crack Head tries a knee to the head but McGee blocks it.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the head but McGee blocks with his arms.
McGee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Crack Heads head.
I was talking to McGee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Crack Head just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crack Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGee is defending well for now.
McGee goes for a takedown attempt but The Crack Head pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Crack Head takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGee throws a looping overhand right but The Crack Head ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee misses with a looping right.
The Crack Head doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGee misses with a body shot.
The Crack Head misses with a head kick.
The Crack Head wants to clinch
and McGee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

McGee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Crack Head has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McGee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Crack Head's guard.
McGee is controlling the pace.
The Crack Head is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGee in particular looking to stall.
The Crack Head is trying to maintain the position but McGee is very close to passing his half guard.

McGee wants to work for an arm triangle but The Crack Head is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Crack Head wants to control but McGee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Crack Head is staying active underneath McGee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head keeping control of the position.
McGee wants to free his trapped foot but The Crack Head is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGee!
McGee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGee delivers a nice body kick.
The Crack Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Crack Head circles away.
The Crack Head replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGee blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riff McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The Crack Head instigates a clinch.
The Crack Head misses with a knee to the head.
McGee wants to break free but The Crack Head has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGee breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crack Head looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyrone The Crack Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGee.
The Crack Head looks for the body kick but McGee saw that one coming.
McGee connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crack Head is looking to clinch.
McGee connects with a single shot there.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from The Crack Head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The Crack Head is looking to slow McGee down with leg kicks.
The Crack Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Crack Head has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGee.
McGee is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riff McGee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A slapping leg kick lands for The Crack Head.
The Crack Head is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyrone The Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
The Crack Head fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGee is out of range.
The Crack Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGee lands with a hook. The Crack Head tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

McGee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Crack Head to the mat! The Crack Head manages to get full guard.
McGee looking to pass the guard.
The Crack Head keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee forces his way into half guard.
McGee tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Crack Head knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee is looking to stall here but The Crack Head recovers full guard.
The Crack Head is trying to control the position but McGee postures up.
McGee trying to control but The Crack Head is working from the bottom.
McGee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Crack Head trying to keep a closed guard but McGee is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Crack Head keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Crack Head darts in trying to clinch
and McGee counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Crack Head's knee momentarily.
McGee misses with a low kick.
The Crack Head throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from McGee does it's job there.
The Crack Head fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGee checks it well.
Riff McGee is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick there by McGee.
McGee scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Crack Head in his tracks.
McGee connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee scores with a sloppy right hand. The Crack Head should have avoided that one.
McGee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGee scores with a nice head shot.
McGee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Crack Head checks it well.
McGee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

The Crack Head closes the distance and clinches.
The Crack Head landing knees to the head.
McGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from McGee.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
The Crack Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee wants a takedown.
The Crack Head misses with a knee to the head.
McGee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGee being controlled against the cage.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGee avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Crack Head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crack Head trying to control the position but instead, McGee has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Crack Head into the cage.
The Crack Head throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGee digs a right hand underneath The Crack Head's ribcage. The Crack Head let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGee lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Crack Head backwards.
The Crack Head misses with a knee to the head.
The Crack Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGee is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
The Crack Head missing with knees to the body.
McGee working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from McGee.
McGee lands a left hand.
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riff McGee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McGee lands with an overhand left.
The Crack Head wants to clinch up but McGee keeps it at a distance.
McGee feinted with a counter takedown.
McGee scores with a kick to the body.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crack Head is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crack Head looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

McGee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Crack Head sprawls well initially but McGee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGee trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crack Head is positioning himself well to prevent McGee advancing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee wants to pass the guard but The Crack Head is defending well.
The Crack Head pushes McGee off looking to stand but McGee dives back in and keeps control.
McGee moves into full mount! The Crack Head won't be happy about that!

McGee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… The Crack Head is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by The Crack Head and McGee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The Crack Head is trying to get back to half guard.

McGee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Crack Head sneaks back into half guard.

McGee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Crack Head has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGee trying to control the action but The Crack Head is working from the bottom.
McGee is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee preventing the sweep.
McGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Crack Head swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Crack Head wants to sweep but no luck.
The Crack Head is pulling down on McGee's head to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McGee wants to control from the top but The Crack Head keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The Crack Head gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Crack Head tries a knee to the head but McGee blocks it.
McGee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGee avoids it.

McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGee scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyrone The Crack Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Crack Head throws a leg kick but McGee checks it.
McGee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGee checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Crack Head checks a leg kick.
The Crack Head is looking for the big counter here.
McGee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Crack Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Crack Head is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee lands with a good body shot.

The Crack Head gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGee won't allow The Crack Head to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riff McGee clearly takes that round.
That's time! McGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McGee sizes up The Crack Head with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Crack Head throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGee avoids the head kick by The Crack Head.
McGee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

The Crack Head forces McGee back against the cage and clinches.
The Crack Head throws a knee to the head but misses.

McGee manages to pull guard.

McGee working for a triangle but The Crack Head defends it easily.
The Crack Head wanted to stand there but McGee had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGee is looking for a triangle here but The Crack Head uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McGee is looking for a sweep.

The Crack Head decides to stand up, so the ref orders McGee to his feet.
The Crack Head tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Crack Head moves in looking to clinch but McGee pushes him off.
McGee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Crack Head wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Crack Head tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Crack Head fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from McGee finds it's way through The Crack Head's defenses.
The Crack Head takes one to the chin there.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Crack Head moves away.
The Crack Head bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crack Head looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Crack Head, right into the meat.
The Crack Head tries to clinch up
and McGee counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Crack Head gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGee managing to block the knees to the body from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGee blocks it with crossed arms.
McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Crack Head.

McGee pulls guard successfully.

McGee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! The Crack Head has picked McGee up and slammed him! McGee can't keep hold of the triangle and The Crack Head manages to pass to side control!
McGee is looking to reverse the position.
McGee is working hard here to advance position.
A control attempt from McGee but he's now mounted!
McGee tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee wants to control but The Crack Head is having none of it.
McGee tries to improve his position but instead The Crack Head has taken his back!
The Crack Head is hanging on to McGee's back as he tries to escape.
The Crack Head controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Riff McGee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Crack Head's calf.
McGee cracks The Crack Head with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGee misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for McGee. That snapped The Crack Head's head back.
The Crack Head tries a head kick but it misses.
McGee cracks The Crack Head with a good jab.
The Crack Head throws a wild body kick that McGee sees coming a mile off.
The Crack Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crack Head can do to turn this around?
McGee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Crack Head stalling in the clinch but McGee improves position.
McGee lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Crack Head lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head throws a head kick that misses.
The Crack Head's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGee fakes the leg kick and cracks The Crack Head in the body.
The Crack Head is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The Crack Head takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGee pushes The Crack Head away with a front kick.
McGee scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as McGee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGee blocks a head kick by The Crack Head.
The Crack Head misses with a body kick.
The Crack Head throws a head kick that misses.
McGee scores with a body shot.
McGee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Crack Head moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crack Head closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Crack Head looks to clinch
and McGee counters with a right hand to the body.
The Crack Head walks into a left hand.
McGee fails to land with a series of punches.
The Crack Head lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGee works The Crack Head's body with a nice hook.
The Crack Head has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGee.
McGee shoots in and drives through. The Crack Head sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from McGee.
McGee checks a leg kick.
The Crack Head darts in trying to clinch
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Crack Head tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Crack Head tries a head kick but it misses.
The Crack Head tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGee scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by McGee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Crack Head tries to clinch up.
McGee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Crack Head gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by McGee.
The Crack Head throws a body kick that misses

and McGee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Crack Head's guard.
McGee looking to pass the guard.
McGee trying to control but The Crack Head is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGee won't allow The Crack Head to get back to his feet.
The Crack Head keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
Tyrone The Crack Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Crack Head swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The Crack Head clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riff McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riff McGee!
Tyrone The Crack Head was interviewed post fight and said 'F the UFC anyways!!!'.