PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan McVeigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McVeigh is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by E-Dubble - Let Me Oh. 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.

Allen
vs
McVeigh

181 cm
30
178 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

185 cm
36
183 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aidan McVeigh!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McVeigh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McVeigh throws an elbow but it misses.
McVeigh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McVeigh avoiding damage.
McVeigh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Allen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've been hearing reports that Allen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McVeigh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Rock Allen has been cut.
Allen blocks an elbow strike.
Allen can't get the takedown.
McVeigh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from McVeigh.
McVeigh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Allen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McVeigh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allen.
McVeigh misses with a punch to the body.

Allen manages to break the clinch.

McVeigh forces Allen back against the cage and clinches.
McVeigh lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen wants to break the clinch but can't.
McVeigh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Allen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Allen wants to break free but McVeigh has control.
McVeigh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McVeigh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Allen is trying to keep an underhook but McVeigh manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Allen looking for submissions off his back.
Allen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McVeigh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that McVeigh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVeigh trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVeigh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McVeigh controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McVeigh content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McVeigh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Allen closes this distance looking for a takedown but McVeigh circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by McVeigh.
No luck for McVeigh with that takedown attempt.
Allen throws a hook but McVeigh blocks it.

Allen gets tackled into the cage by McVeigh. McVeigh maintains the clinch.
Allen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off.
Allen tries to circle away but McVeigh has him pinned against the cage.
McVeigh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allen's efforts to push away.
McVeigh landing knees to the head.

Rock Allen's cut is getting worse.
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McVeigh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allen's efforts to push away.
McVeigh lands an elbow just above Allen 's eye.
McVeigh misses with an elbow strike.
Allen goes for a takedown in the clinch but McVeigh prevents it.
McVeigh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVeigh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Allen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVeigh to keep the fight standing.
Allen is trying to force a seperation but McVeigh has the dominant position.
Allen trying to control the position but instead, McVeigh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Allen into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen takes an elbow to the temple.
McVeigh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Rock Allen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McVeigh landing knees to the head.

Jeez, Rock Allen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McVeigh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allen's brow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McVeigh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Allen has clasped his hands together around McVeigh's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McVeigh stops Allen from passing to mount.
Allen lands an elbow.
McVeigh regains half guard, as Allen was trying to land strikes.

Allen 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aidan McVeigh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Allen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McVeigh doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away.
McVeigh throws a leg kick which misses Allen's front leg but catches the back leg as Allen tries to avoid it.
McVeigh leaves Allen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McVeigh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVeigh doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away.
McVeigh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McVeigh somewhat.
McVeigh wants to clinch up but Allen keeps it at a distance.
Allen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Allen misses with a body kick.
Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McVeigh avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh moves in looking to clinch but Allen pushes him off.
Rock Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Allen scores with a takedown into McVeigh's guard.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to McVeigh's brow.

McVeigh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

McVeigh has his foot on Allen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allen works his way back into a safe position though.

McVeigh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

McVeigh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McVeigh's head.

Allen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McVeigh dives on top into guard.

Allen keeping moving, preventing McVeigh from controlling successfully.
Allen wants to sweep here but McVeigh controlling him for the moment.
McVeigh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

McVeigh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Allen dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McVeigh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but McVeigh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Rock Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McVeigh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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.
McVeigh tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard.
McVeigh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McVeigh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVeigh trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
McVeigh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rock Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rock Allen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Allen leaves McVeigh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Allen tries to score a power double leg takedown but McVeigh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allen somewhat.
McVeigh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McVeigh lands a head kick!

McVeigh has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McVeigh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McVeigh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
McVeigh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McVeigh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McVeigh lands a nice elbow.
Allen trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVeigh tries to score a body lock takedown but Allen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McVeigh managing to block the knees to the body from Allen.
McVeigh throws an elbow that misses.
McVeigh looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Allen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Allen takes a knee to the side of the body.
McVeigh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McVeigh lands a nice elbow.
Allen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McVeigh after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVeigh lands a nice knee to the body.
Allen goes for a takedown in the clinch but McVeigh prevents it.
McVeigh lands an elbow that stopped Allen in his tracks for a moment.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rock Allen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aidan McVeigh!
Aidan McVeigh thanked the fans post fight for their support.