PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Mctaggart (ranked 5136 p4p, 5114 weight class) and Booby Frankenstein (ranked 344 p4p, 343 weight class). Booby Frankenstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mctaggart
vs
Frankenstein

170 cm
21
145
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
155
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Mythical Fighter

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geoff Mctaggart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Booby Frankenstein!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mctaggart has closed the distance and engaged Frankenstein in a clinch.
Frankenstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mctaggart jumps guard but Frankenstein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Frankenstein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mctaggart's brow.

Mctaggart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mctaggart fails with an attempt to clinch.

Mctaggart clinches up against the cage.
Mctaggart scores with a hook to the body.
Frankenstein looking to slow down the pace here.
Mctaggart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mctaggart tries to pull guard but Frankenstein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Frankenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mctaggart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mctaggart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frankenstein wants to stall.
Frankenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Mctaggart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mctaggart struggles to land a body shot inside as Frankenstein controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctaggart tries a body shot but Frankenstein blocks it.
Frankenstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mctaggart backwards.
Mctaggart looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoff Mctaggart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankenstein blocks an elbow strike.
Mctaggart landing knees to the head.
Frankenstein scores with a shot to the side of Mctaggart's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frankenstein.
Mctaggart is leaning against Frankenstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frankenstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frankenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frankenstein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mctaggart misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Mctaggart breaks from the clinch.
Mctaggart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frankenstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mctaggart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Frankenstein looks to move away, Mctaggart throws a big counter combo but Frankenstein just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mctaggart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mctaggart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frankenstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mctaggart circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frankenstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mctaggart throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mctaggart shoots in for a takedown but Frankenstein shows good takedown defense.
Mctaggart misses with a double jab.

Frankenstein gets tackled into the cage by Mctaggart. Mctaggart maintains the clinch.
Mctaggart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mctaggart swings wildly with an uppercut but Frankenstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mctaggart tries a body shot but Frankenstein blocks it.
A short left from Mctaggart.

Mctaggart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Frankenstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frankenstein misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mctaggart clinches.
Frankenstein is trying to stall.
Mctaggart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mctaggart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frankenstein is trying to maintain a safe position but Mctaggart gets an underhook and turns Frankenstein into the cage.
Mctaggart has Frankenstein pressed against the cage, preventing Frankenstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frankenstein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Frankenstein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frankenstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mctaggart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Mctaggart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Mctaggart drops Frankenstein with a beautiful combination! Frankenstein stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mctaggart is looking for the KO!

Frankenstein is rocked!

It looks like Booby Frankenstein has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frankenstein lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mctaggart misses with the combination.
Frankenstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Mctaggart wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Frankenstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mctaggart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frankenstein works the jab nicely.

Mctaggart has Frankenstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Mctaggart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mctaggart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frankenstein backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mctaggart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Mctaggart breaks from the clinch.
Mctaggart wants to clinch up but Frankenstein keeps it at a distance.
Mctaggart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frankenstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Geoff Mctaggart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Booby Frankenstein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mctaggart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Geoff Mctaggart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mctaggart tries to clinch but Frankenstein is having none of it.
Frankenstein scores with a jab. Mctaggart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mctaggart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Booby Frankenstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frankenstein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mctaggart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frankenstein lands a really nice looking cross but Mctaggart seems unphased.
Geoff Mctaggart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mctaggart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mctaggart is looking to clinch but Frankenstein is avoiding it.
Mctaggart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Mctaggart moves into the clinch.
Mctaggart lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frankenstein blocks a body shot from Mctaggart.

Mctaggart breaks the clinch.
Frankenstein circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mctaggart clinches up with Frankenstein and pushes him back against the cage.

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

Mctaggart rushes Frankenstein and presses him up against the cage.
Frankenstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frankenstein throws an elbow but it misses.
Mctaggart pushes Frankenstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frankenstein can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mctaggart.
Mctaggart tries a body shot but Frankenstein blocks it.
Frankenstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mctaggart has him pressed against the cage.
Frankenstein slowing the pace effectively.

Mctaggart manages to break the clinch.
Frankenstein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Frankenstein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Booby Frankenstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mctaggart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frankenstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frankenstein connects with the punch.
Mctaggart darts in trying to clinch
and Frankenstein counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mctaggart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frankenstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Frankenstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frankenstein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mctaggart has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mctaggart has managed to clinch.
Frankenstein tries to circle away but Mctaggart has him pinned against the cage.
Mctaggart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frankenstein working aggressively here.
Frankenstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mctaggart can't get the takedown.
Mctaggart scores with a shot to the side of Frankenstein's head.
Mctaggart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frankensteins head.
Frankenstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Mctaggart has double underhooks.

Mctaggart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mctaggart blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mctaggart clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frankenstein.
Frankenstein letting Mctaggart take a breather here.
Mctaggart misses with a body punch.
Mctaggart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frankenstein after a bit of a struggle.

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

Mctaggart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frankenstein, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mctaggart as Frankenstein tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mctaggart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frankenstein's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mctaggart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frankenstein's efforts to push away.
Frankenstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mctaggart lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mctaggart.
Frankenstein lands with a right to the head.
Frankenstein can't break the clinch.
Frankenstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mctaggart backwards.
Mctaggart tries a body shot but Frankenstein blocks it.
Frankenstein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mctaggart is working Frankenstein over against the cage.
Frankenstein is breathing heavily.
Frankenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Frankenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Mctaggart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mctaggart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Mctaggart manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Geoff Mctaggart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Booby Frankenstein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Frankenstein misses with a few strikes there.
Mctaggart appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frankenstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Mctaggart moves into range and clinches up with Frankenstein.
Mctaggart keeps control of Frankenstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Mctaggart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frankenstein dips to his left and cracks Mctaggart with an uppercut!
Mctaggart moves in looking to clinch but Frankenstein pushes him off.
Mctaggart tries to clinch there but Frankenstein circles away.
Mctaggart tries to clinch but Frankenstein moves out of range.
Mctaggart throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Frankenstein stumbling backwards into the cage! Frankenstein bounces back off the cage towards Mctaggart, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Mctaggart lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Mctaggart celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Geoff Mctaggart!