PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John MaGee (ranked 2484 p4p, 277 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 710 p4p, 87 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MaGee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cunnilingus. Urameshi has chosen Smile Bomb as his entrance music. John MaGee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

MaGee
vs
Urameshi

150 cm
31
162 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

172 cm
23
160 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John MaGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MaGee dives in for a single leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
John MaGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MaGee moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
MaGee wants to clinch.
MaGee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi with a jab.
MaGee slips under a jab from Urameshi.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MaGee on the side of the head.
MaGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi takes a swing at MaGee's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by MaGee.

MaGee forces Urameshi back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MaGee working aggressively here.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MaGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by MaGee.
MaGee lands with a right to the head.
MaGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MaGee really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Urameshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MaGee backwards.
MaGee misses with some punches.
Urameshi lands with a light punch inside.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
MaGee misses with a punch to the body.
MaGee misses with a punch to the body.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi lands with a left to the head.

Urameshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MaGee wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MaGee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MaGee with a body shot.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi swinging wildly here.
MaGee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Urameshi.
MaGee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into MaGee's ribs.
MaGee tries to clinch up.
MaGee wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
MaGee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Urameshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MaGee with a poor takedown
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MaGee wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Urameshi swinging wildly here.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but MaGee is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Urameshi.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
MaGee shoots for a takedown but Urameshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John MaGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi punishes MaGee's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Urameshi.
Urameshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MaGee on the side of the head.
MaGee tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MaGee fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Urameshi catches MaGee right on the button with a cross.

MaGee closes the distance and clinches.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi tries to work over MaGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MaGee blocking some punches.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Urameshi as the two fighters clinch.
Urameshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of MaGee backwards.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi lands a body shot in the clinch.

Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

MaGee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urameshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MaGee somewhat.
Urameshi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Urameshi digs a good hook to MaGee's body.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MaGee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

MaGee clinches with his opponent.
John MaGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MaGee blocks an uppercut.
MaGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MaGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from MaGee fails to land.
MaGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
MaGee has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by MaGee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MaGee takes a shot to the head.
MaGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Urameshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
MaGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Urameshi lands a nice uppercut.
MaGee throws a head punch that misses.

Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MaGee walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
MaGee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MaGee closes the distance looking to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi scores with the left hand. MaGee knows he should have avoided that one.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by MaGee.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MaGee wants to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MaGee shoots in but Urameshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from MaGee misses.
Urameshi punishes MaGee's body with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MaGee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MaGee tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
MaGee ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
MaGee tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MaGee tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by MaGee.
Urameshi scores with the left hand. MaGee knows he should have avoided that one.
Urameshi jabs MaGee right on the nose. MaGee blinks but takes it well.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MaGee manages to avoid it.
MaGee tries to counter by clinching up but Urameshi breaks away and moves out of range.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by MaGee.
MaGee tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MaGee is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MaGee has time to react.
Urameshi has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
MaGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
MaGee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MaGee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Urameshi cracks MaGee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by MaGee.
MaGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Urameshi scores with a jab.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. MaGee shakes it off.
MaGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Urameshi.
MaGee takes one to the side of the head.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by MaGee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's time! MaGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

MaGee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
MaGee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MaGee moves forwards but Urameshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MaGee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MaGee manages to avoid it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for MaGee. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
MaGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MaGee with a body shot.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into MaGee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. MaGee moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MaGee slips under a jab.
MaGee tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MaGee tries to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MaGee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but MaGee avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
MaGee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.

MaGee has Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.

Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
MaGee tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Urameshi tries to get set, MaGee tries to push him back and clinch up but Urameshi manages to avoid the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into MaGee's ribs.
Urameshi defending well as MaGee loads up on a big left hand.
MaGee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws a series of punches but MaGee avoids them all with ease.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but MaGee is just out of range.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.

MaGee closes the distance and pushes Urameshi back into the cage.
MaGee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Urameshi - that landed with a thud.
MaGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Urameshi lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urameshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Urameshi.
Urameshi struggles to land a body shot inside as MaGee controls his hands.
A short left from Urameshi.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi pushes MaGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Urameshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
MaGee blocks a body shot from Urameshi.

Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MaGee is looking to clinch.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but MaGee avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. MaGee doesn't seem phased though.
MaGee closes the distance but Urameshi moves to the side
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John MaGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi punishes MaGee's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from MaGee misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MaGee's head backwards.
MaGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MaGee moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
MaGee tries to clinch up.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MaGee doesn't seem bothered though.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by MaGee.
Urameshi punishes MaGee's body with a nice straight punch.
MaGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MaGee wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - MaGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping MaGee under the eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Urameshi 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.