PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin McGreegan (ranked 24545 p4p, 3350 weight class) and Bing Chilling (ranked 479 p4p, 338 weight class). McGreegan comes to the cage accompanied by Blow At High Dough - Tragically Hip. Bing Chilling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McGreegan
vs
Chilling

178 cm
22
168
0 - 3 - 0

177 cm
22
167
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin McGreegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bing Chilling!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chilling throws a body shot but no joy.
Chilling lands a head shot.

McGreegan gets caught flat footed, as Chilling shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chilling trying to control the position from guard on top but McGreegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGreegan is pulling down on Chilling's head to control his posture.
Chilling sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGreegan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chilling takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Chilling is looking for a kimura but McGreegan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chilling to get the leverage.
McGreegan won't allow Chilling to pass to mount.

McGreegan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGreegan trying to hold on to Chilling's head to control him but Chilling postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilling trying to pass the guard but McGreegan defending well.
McGreegan is trying to control but can't.
McGreegan gets back to full guard.
McGreegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chilling is one step ahead there.
McGreegan being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGreegan is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGreegan trying to control but Chilling is working from the bottom.

McGreegan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chilling.
Justin McGreegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chilling doesn't manage to clinch there - McGreegan circles away.
Chilling cracks a nice hook into McGreegan's ribs.
McGreegan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGreegan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGreegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGreegan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Chilling coming out on top.
McGreegan slips a jab from Chilling.
McGreegan throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGreegan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chilling.
McGreegan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chilling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGreegan defends it nicely.
As Chilling backs away, McGreegan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGreegan tries to sprawl but Chilling drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGreegan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chilling.
Chilling is thwarting McGreegan's attempts to control the position.

McGreegan is defending against the submission attempts here by Chilling.
McGreegan gets full guard.
McGreegan looking for a sweep. Not yet McGreegan, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGreegan keeping moving, preventing Chilling from controlling successfully.
Chilling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chilling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chilling trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
McGreegan is trying to control the position but Chilling postures up.
Chilling scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGreegan being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chilling trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bing Chilling dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Good leg kick by McGreegan.
McGreegan is looking to score with low kicks.
McGreegan lands a lovely overhand right.
McGreegan lands a glancing blow to the side of Chilling's head.
McGreegan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chilling on the side of the head.
Justin McGreegan is winning the standup battle so far.
McGreegan throws a body shot but no joy.
McGreegan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chilling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGreegan avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGreegan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGreegan is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilling has a takedown stuffed.
McGreegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chilling counters with a nice uppercut.
Chilling takes a swing at McGreegan's ribcage but misses.
McGreegan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGreegan throws a hook but Chilling blocks it.
McGreegan misses with a hook
and Chilling counters with a right hand to the body.

Chilling instigates a clinch.
McGreegan slows down the pace here.
Chilling misses with a punch to the body.

McGreegan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bing Chilling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGreegan connects with an inside leg kick.
Chilling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Chilling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chilling wants to control but McGreegan is keeping him busy.

McGreegan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chilling pulls his head out easily.
Chilling winds up and cracks McGreegan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGreegan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chilling wants to take a breather but McGreegan is having none of it.
McGreegan tries to roll over but Chilling keeps him under control.
McGreegan trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGreegan taking some punishment here, with Chilling in his half guard.
Chilling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGreegan defending well though.
Well, if Chilling is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

McGreegan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chilling pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chilling perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McGreegan is pressing down on Chilling's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chilling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chilling trying to control the position from guard on top but McGreegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

McGreegan looking for a guillotine here but Chilling defends easily.
Chilling controls from within his opponent's guard.

McGreegan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chilling defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chilling wants to control from the top but McGreegan keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Justin McGreegan will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGreegan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McGreegan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Chilling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGreegan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chilling circles away quickly and effectively.
Chilling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chilling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chilling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGreegan.
Chilling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chilling walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGreegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chilling fails with the takedown.
Justin McGreegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bing Chilling.
Chilling misses with a hook
and McGreegan counters with a low kick, right behind Chilling 's knee.
Chilling takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGreegan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGreegan takes a swing at Chilling's ribcage but misses.
McGreegan misses with an uppercut.
Chilling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from McGreegan misses its intended target.
Chilling throws a body shot but no joy.
Chilling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGreegan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGreegan.
Chilling has his takedown stuffed
and McGreegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGreegan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGreegan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chilling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGreegan counters with an outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chilling or perhaps it was just good defense by McGreegan, which made it look bad.
Chilling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for McGreegan.
McGreegan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chilling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGreegan.
Chilling misses with a takedown attempt - McGreegan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Justin McGreegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Chilling fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGreegan to the ground. Chilling is now in McGreegan's guard.
Chilling wants to pass the guard but McGreegan is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chilling connects with a couple of short punches.

McGreegan working for a triangle but Chilling defends it easily.
Chilling trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
McGreegan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chilling sitting in guard, not really doing much.

McGreegan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chilling defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chilling engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chilling is in close to McGreegan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Chilling has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McGreegan working a defensive guard but Chilling manages to pass into side control anyway.
Chilling trying to control the position but McGreegan is working away.
McGreegan tries to improve position but can't.
McGreegan looking for a sweep but Chilling has passed into full mount! Oh no!

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin McGreegan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGreegan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin McGreegan!