PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Roshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz McGillicutty (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.

Roshi
vs
McGillicutty

195 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
175 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Master Roshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Buzz McGillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGillicutty takes the fight into the clinch.
McGillicutty lands a left hand.
Roshi is struggling to control the position.
Roshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Roshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGillicutty leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGillicutty.
Roshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshi stalls.
McGillicutty stalling against the cage.
Roshi is trying to force a seperation but McGillicutty has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty blocks an uppercut.
McGillicutty slowing the pace effectively.
McGillicutty prevents Roshi from breaking the clinch.
McGillicutty lands a right hand.
Roshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGillicutty scores with a shot to the side of Roshi's head.
McGillicutty will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Roshi up against the cage.
Roshi tries to circle away but McGillicutty has him pinned against the cage.
McGillicutty misses with a knee to the head.
McGillicutty is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGillicutty stalls.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty has Roshi pushed against the cage.
McGillicutty continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz McGillicutty.
McGillicutty misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from McGillicutty misses.
McGillicutty throws a combination. Roshi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Roshi gets tackled into the cage by McGillicutty. McGillicutty maintains the clinch.
Roshi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGillicutty controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Roshi.
Roshi taking a breather.
Roshi trying to stall but McGillicutty improves his position.
McGillicutty lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roshi.
McGillicutty stalling in the clinch.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
Roshi tries to break free but McGillicutty pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshi pushes McGillicutty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGillicutty.
A hook to the body from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roshi backwards.
Roshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
Roshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGillicutty is working Roshi over against the cage.
Roshi is trying to maintain a safe position but McGillicutty gets an underhook and turns Roshi into the cage.
McGillicutty lands with a short shot to the head.
Roshi misses with the head strike.
Roshi lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty pressing his opponent against the cage.
Roshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for McGillicutty.
McGillicutty stalls.
Roshi lands a hook that snaps the head of McGillicutty backwards.
McGillicutty blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty leaning against his opponent.
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!
McGillicutty blocks an uppercut.
McGillicutty blocks an uppercut.
Roshi can't find room to land a body shot as McGillicutty controls the action.
McGillicutty blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz McGillicutty dominated that round.
That's time! Roshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McGillicutty clinches up with Roshi and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGillicutty as Roshi tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGillicutty.
Roshi stalls.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty taking a breather.
McGillicutty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGillicutty taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from McGillicutty.
A left hand lands to the body for McGillicutty.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Roshi fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi trying to control the position but instead, McGillicutty has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roshi into the cage.
Roshi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGillicutty.
Roshi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGillicutty controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGillicutty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roshi is defending well for now.
McGillicutty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGillicutty is working Roshi over against the cage.
McGillicutty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGillicutty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGillicutty slows down the pace here.
McGillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGillicutty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGillicutty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roshi backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi is trying to break free.
McGillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGillicutty.

Roshi is rocked!
Roshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roshi has had enough of the clinch but McGillicutty keeps him there for the moment.
McGillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGillicutty.
Oh Roshi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roshi is trying to break the clinch but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
Roshi has had enough of the clinch but McGillicutty keeps him there for the moment.
Roshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGillicutty backwards.
Roshi seems to have got his legs back now.
Roshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Roshi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buzz McGillicutty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGillicutty scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roshi is trying to force a seperation but McGillicutty has the dominant position.
McGillicutty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roshi backwards.
McGillicutty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roshi working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, McGillicutty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
McGillicutty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGillicutty has Roshi pressed against the cage, preventing Roshi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGillicutty digs a right hand into Roshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roshi's gas tank.
Roshi is trying to push McGillicutty away but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roshi looking to slow down the pace here.
McGillicutty lands a nice shot to the body.
McGillicutty is stalling here.
Roshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from McGillicutty as the two fighters clinch.
McGillicutty has Roshi pressed against the cage.
Roshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roshi has had enough of the clinch but McGillicutty keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from McGillicutty.
Roshi tries to circle away but McGillicutty has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McGillicutty.
Roshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGillicutty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGillicutty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roshi.
Roshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGillicutty is leaning against Roshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGillicutty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roshi working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz McGillicutty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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 moves into the clinch.
McGillicutty has Roshi pressed against the cage.
Roshi misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, McGillicutty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roshi misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGillicutty lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from McGillicutty.
Roshi stalling the fight.
McGillicutty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roshi tries to break the clinch but McGillicutty is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGillicutty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Roshi breaks from the clinch.

Roshi tries to keep at a distance but McGillicutty has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGillicutty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roshi.
McGillicutty content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roshi has a couple of punches blocked by McGillicutty.
Roshi is trying to break the clinch but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty just leaning against Roshi, taking a breather.
Roshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Master Roshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGillicutty as Roshi tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from McGillicutty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roshi.
Roshi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGillicutty works on Roshi's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGillicutty is pushing Roshi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Roshi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGillicutty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roshi's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGillicutty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roshi backwards.
McGillicutty slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGillicutty - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Roshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGillicutty taking a breather.
Roshi is trying to break the clinch but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Roshi.
Roshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for McGillicutty.
McGillicutty works on Roshi's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGillicutty - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Roshi fails to land.
Roshi avoiding damage.
Roshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roshi.
McGillicutty's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McGillicutty lands with a right to the head.
Roshi throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.
Roshi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGillicutty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGillicutty is pushing Roshi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roshi swings wildly with an uppercut but McGillicutty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
Roshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz McGillicutty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGillicutty has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz McGillicutty!