PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghostface Killa (ranked 1166 p4p, 131 weight class) and Gus McKenna (ranked 1857 p4p, 217 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Killa
vs
McKenna

196 cm
21
230 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

198 cm
28
235 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ghostface Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gus McKenna!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna scoring well with a low kick there.
Killa moves out of range of the strikes.
Killa throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it.
McKenna appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Killa staying out of range there.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Killa moves out of range easily.
Killa defending well as McKenna loads up on a big left hand.
Killa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
McKenna moves out of range of the strikes.
McKenna misses the shot to the body.
Killa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killa manages to avoid it.
Killa throws a hook to the side of McKenna's head but McKenna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna lands a nice shot that snaps Killa's head back.
McKenna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McKenna - that will leave a mark!

Killa has McKenna up against the cage in a clinch.

Killa manages to break the clinch.
McKenna throws a jab but it's blocked by Killa.
Killa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKenna.
We've been informed that McKenna has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McKenna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from McKenna.
McKenna looks to score with a jab to the body but Killa is just out of range.
Killa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from McKenna misses its intended target.
McKenna misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from McKenna misses.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt.
McKenna misses with a head kick.
Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
McKenna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKenna throws an overhand right that lands on Killa's shoulder, as Killa tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKenna. McKenna obviously looking to wear him down.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
Killa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenna throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McKenna looks to score with a jab to the body but Killa is just out of range.
Killa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.
McKenna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killa was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenna.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna misses with a straight left.
McKenna throws a jab when Killa was well out of range.
McKenna tries to land a body kick

and Killa counters with a shoot takedown. McKenna fights it but they end up in guard.
Killa being controlled here momentarily.
McKenna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McKenna holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Killa from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gus McKenna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKenna misses with a body punch
and Killa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killa. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killa moves forwards but McKenna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Killa is looking to wear down McKenna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Killa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenna throws out the jab.
A jab from McKenna misses.
Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
Killa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna dominated that round.
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.

A jab from Killa misses.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killa checks the leg kick.
McKenna gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Killa moves into the clinch.

McKenna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKenna throws the left hand but Killa avoids the punch easily.
A combination from McKenna does no damage.
Gus McKenna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killa misses the shot to the body.
McKenna throws a fast counter high kick but Killa manages to duck under it in time.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa slips a straight right by McKenna.
Killa goes for a double leg but McKenna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McKenna continues to drive forward.
Killa misses with a few strikes there.
McKenna lands a head kick. Killa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
McKenna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Killa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
McKenna throws a poor cross that misses
and Killa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.

Killa moves into the clinch successfully.
McKenna is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Killa gets control of McKenna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Killa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

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

McKenna gets to his feet - Killa follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna throws the left hand but Killa avoids the punch easily.
Killa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McKenna manages to circle out of the way.
Killa digs a good body shot into McKenna's ribs.
Killa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenna flicks out a counter leg kick but Killa steps away.
Killa moves out of range of the strikes.
Killa throwing a counter right hand but McKenna manages to avoid it.
McKenna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKenna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKenna looks to land a body kick but Killa moved away.
Killa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.
McKenna tries to land a front kick but Killa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna lands a head kick. Killa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McKenna misses with an uppercut.
McKenna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killa throws a jab but it's blocked by McKenna.
McKenna throws a wild body kick that Killa sees coming a mile off.
McKenna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Killa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKenna finds it's way round the side to connect with Killa's head.
McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Killa moves out of range easily.
Killa feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from McKenna.
McKenna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McKenna manages to circle out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna fakes the leg kick and cracks Killa in the body.
Killa digs a good hook to McKenna's body.
McKenna throws a chopping leg kick but Killa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McKenna throws a hook to the side of Killa's head but Killa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna misses with an attempted mid kick.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKenna.
Killa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Killa dodges the punch combination from McKenna.
Killa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenna.
McKenna misses with a hook
and Killa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKenna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from McKenna misses.
Killa swings away with a body shot that misses
and McKenna counters with a good low kick that Killa was not able to check.
McKenna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McKenna lands with a straight right. Killa didn't see that one coming.
McKenna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt.
Sloppy strikes from McKenna. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Killa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
McKenna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killa tries to counter by clinching up but McKenna breaks away and moves out of range.
Killa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from McKenna misses.
Killa misses with a hook to the body
and McKenna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKenna looks to land a combination but Killa avoids it well.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKenna.
McKenna throws a hook to the side of Killa's head but Killa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKenna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killa lands with a straight right. McKenna didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killa. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna misses with a left hand
and Killa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Killa misses the shot to the body.
McKenna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killa.
Killa attempts a counter takedown but McKenna avoids it well and moves away.
Killa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McKenna scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKenna avoids it really well and circles away.
McKenna misses with a head kick.
Killa moves to clinch but McKenna breaks away
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa doesn't manage to clinch there - McKenna circles away.
McKenna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from McKenna misses.
Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
McKenna lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McKenna misses with an uppercut. Killa saw that one coming.
McKenna takes a swing at Killa's ribcage but misses.
McKenna throws a shot from downtown. Killa moves away and avoids it.
McKenna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKenna throws a head kick but Killa moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McKenna looks to land a body kick but Killa moved away.
Killa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Killa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKenna misses with a hook.
Killa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McKenna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKenna throws a series of punches but Killa moves out of range.
McKenna missing with a left hand there. Killa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKenna loads up on a big right hand but Killa slips the punch.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt.
Killa lands with a cross.
Ghostface Killa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKenna tries to avoid it but Killa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKenna to the ground. McKenna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gus McKenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McKenna winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus McKenna!
Gus McKenna took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.