PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy McGhee (ranked 4325 p4p, 4375 weight class) and Tyrone Wilson (ranked 482 p4p, 485 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

McGhee
vs
Wilson

171 cm
18
157
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
165
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammy McGhee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrone Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGhee.
McGhee thows a leg kick but Wilson checks it
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGhee throws a front kick aimed at Wilson's knee but Wilson avoids it well.
McGhee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGhee throws a leg kick
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGhee just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGhee takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
McGhee throws a lazy head kick
and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand.
McGhee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

McGhee looking to score a takedown here. Wilson is defending well but McGhee drives through and ends up in Wilson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson looking to control.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGhee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGhee throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGhee passes Wilson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGhee lands with a punch from half guard.
McGhee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGhee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGhee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGhee working Wilson over with strikes.
Wilson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGhee.
McGhee misses with a head shot. Wilson uses the momentum to regain guard.
McGhee trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGhee distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGhee throwing strikes but missing.
McGhee throws a big elbow that misses.
McGhee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGhee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGhee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGhee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGhee connects with a couple of short punches.
McGhee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGhee throws an elbow that misses. Wilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGhee's guard. Nice move by Wilson!

McGhee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson won't allow McGhee to sweep him here.
McGhee wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
McGhee is looking to sweep but instead, Wilson has passed into half guard.
McGhee wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson is keen to just control but McGhee is a slippery customer.
McGhee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McGhee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McGhee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGhee tries to get out of the position.
McGhee pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.

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.
McGhee is looking to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGhee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McGhee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGhee misses the body punch
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.

McGhee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilson did well to prevent McGhee getting side control.
McGhee throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sammy McGhee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McGhee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wilson's guard.
McGhee throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
McGhee throws a big elbow that misses.
McGhee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGhee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
McGhee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGhee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGhee lands a couple of digs.
Wilson keeping full guard, as McGhee tries to pass.
McGhee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGhee postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGhee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGhee landing some decent shots from guard.
McGhee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGhee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McGhee chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGhee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGhee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGhee working some strikes from top position.

Wilson is rocked!
McGhee loads up on a big left hand. Wilson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McGhee looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Wilson can't hide his disappointment, as McGhee celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy McGhee!
A relieved looking Sammy McGhee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.