PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Riff McGee (ranked 125 p4p, 14 weight class) and Natural Born Killer (ranked 307 p4p, 32 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

McGee
vs
Born Killer

171 cm
26
150 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

176 cm
26
145 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riff McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Natural Born Killer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Killer throws a big shot that misses.
Killer connects with a body shot.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Killer stuffs the takedown.
Killer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGee.
Killer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGee counters with an inside leg kick.
McGee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Killer under the eye.
A jab from Killer does it's job there.
McGee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

McGee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!

Killer has one foot on McGee's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Killer 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.
Killer digs a good hook to McGee's body.
Killer misses with a straight left.
McGee looks to land a body kick but Killer moved away.
Killer tries to counter with a clinch but McGee shakes him off and moves away.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
McGee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee misses with a hook
and Killer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Killer misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McGee counter with a right hand.
Killer throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
Killer lands a body shot.
Killer missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Killer connects with a jab.
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Killer misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Killer. That snapped McGee's head back.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGee counters with a leg kick.
McGee lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee works the jab nicely.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by McGee.
McGee throws a looping overhand right but Killer ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a right hand
and McGee counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick from McGee misses.
McGee looks to land a right hand but Killer moved out of range.
McGee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killer is looking to clinch but McGee is avoiding it.
Killer swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Killer throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee throwing a counter right hand but Killer manages to avoid it.
A big left from McGee misses.
Killer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Killer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Killer throws a lazy body kick
and McGee counters with a nice body kick.
McGee takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Killer misses with a body shot
and McGee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Killer really felt that one!
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee lands a jab.
Killer tries to clinch there but McGee circles away.
Killer jabs McGee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGee blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.
Natural Born Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Killer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
McGee lands a nice looking body shot.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Killer misses.
Natural Born Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
It appears McGee was looking to counter with a kick there.
McGee slips under a jab from Killer.
A big right from Killer misses.
Killer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee blocking some punches.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from McGee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.

McGee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGee finds it's way round the side to connect with Killer's head.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killer throws a solid leg kick but McGee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Killer.

McGee looking to score a takedown here. Killer is defending well but McGee drives through and ends up in Killer's guard.
Killer pulls McGee in close to his closed guard and prevents McGee from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGee wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Natural Born Killer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by McGee.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGee shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killer misses with a left hand
and McGee counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but McGee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer lands a jab to McGee's midsection.
Killer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Killer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGee.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Killer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Killer tries to move into range but McGee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer misses the body punch

and McGee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Killer's guard.
Killer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGee pushing down on Killer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Killer wants to get back to full guard.
Riff McGee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killer wants to control but McGee is keeping busy.
McGee wants to control but Killer is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Killer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee prevents Killer from getting back to his feet.

McGee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
Killer wants to stand up but McGee is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGee has a takedown stuffed.
Killer throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Killer lands a jab to McGee's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGee misses with a straight left.
Killer misses with a straight left.
McGee is looking to counter punch.
Killer digs a good body shot into McGee's ribs.
Killer looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee feinted with a counter takedown.
Killer misses with a body shot.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Killer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee avoids the body shot from Killer.
McGee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Killer throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee throws a leg kick which misses Killer's front leg but catches the back leg as Killer tries to avoid it.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Killer misses with a straight left.
Killer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killer takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for McGee.
Killer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer tries to clinch up.
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Killer misses with a looping right.
McGee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killer wants to clinch up but McGee keeps it at a distance.
McGee feinted with a counter takedown.
Killer misses with a looping left.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - McGee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Killer misses.
Killer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGee. McGee obviously looking to wear him down.
McGee staying out of range there.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
A big right from McGee misses.
Killer catches McGee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 Riff McGee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McGee throws a big shot that misses.
Killer misses with a straight right.
McGee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killer at a distance.
McGee moves forwards but Killer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Killer connects with a jab.
Killer checks a leg kick.
Killer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGee.
A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target.
McGee throws a leg kick but Killer moved away.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
Killer wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
Killer lands a nice hook to McGee's body. McGee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Killer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGee has time to react.
Killer scores with a nice head shot.
McGee throws a push kick but Killer slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
McGee lands with a nice body kick.
McGee loads up on a big right hand but Killer slips the punch.
Killer connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McGee.
Nice defenses there by McGee.
Killer 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.
Killer throws a big shot that misses.
McGee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by McGee.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer throws a poor cross that misses
and McGee counters with a nice uppercut.
Natural Born Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGee fails with a takedown attempt.
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking to land body kicks.
Killer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Killer throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer 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.

Killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
Killer pushes McGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGee misses with a body punch.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGee.
Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
McGee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Killer is defending well.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.

McGee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killer lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
McGee is looking to counter punch.
McGee tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riff McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killer is fending him off so far but McGee persists. Nope, Killer circles away and we're back to standing.
McGee moves out of range as Killer strikes.
Killer just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee misses with an attempted mid kick.

McGee shoots in and bounces Killer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Killer is trying to control the position but McGee postures up.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Killer is trying to control the position here. McGee has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Killer tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! McGee jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Riff McGee!