PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McPhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stonehouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McPhee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Loose yourself. Stonehouse has chosen Invaders Must Die as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

McPhee
vs
Stonehouse

180 cm
19
218 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
209 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan McPhee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Stonehouse!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPhee tries to clinch up but Stonehouse circles away and keeps his distance.
McPhee shoots in for a takedown but Stonehouse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McPhee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stonehouse slaps away a takedown attempt from McPhee, before circling back to the center of the mat.

McPhee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McPhee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan McPhee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McPhee manages to pull guard.
Stonehouse tries to free his leg and advance position but McPhee is retaining full guard.
McPhee controls Stonehouse momentarily but Stonehouse frees himself.

McPhee has his foot on Stonehouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stonehouse works his way back into a safe position though.
McPhee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McPhee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonehouse trying to control but McPhee is working from the bottom.

McPhee working for a triangle but Stonehouse defends it easily.

McPhee working for a triangle but Stonehouse defends it easily.
Stonehouse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stonehouse 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.
McPhee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stonehouse's guard.
McPhee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McPhee stopping the sweep attempt from Stonehouse.
McPhee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McPhee won't allow Stonehouse to sweep him here.
McPhee stops Stonehouse from standing up.
McPhee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McPhee throws a strike but Stonehouse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McPhee working for a triangle but Stonehouse defends it easily.
McPhee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stonehouse got a little sloppy there for a moment and McPhee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stonehouse has managed to get both his arms back between McPhee's legs - danger averted.
McPhee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McPhee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stonehouse!

McPhee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stonehouse can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McPhee punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McPhee goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stonehouse is on top in guard.
Stonehouse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

McPhee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stonehouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stonehouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McPhee keeping moving, preventing Stonehouse from controlling successfully.
Stonehouse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McPhee throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan McPhee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McPhee shoots in for a takedown but Stonehouse shows good takedown defense.
Stonehouse avoids the body shot from McPhee.

McPhee scores a takedown into full mount!
Stonehouse is trying desperately to improve position.
McPhee looking to finish Stonehouse with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stonehouse!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McPhee landing punches.
Stonehouse is working to get back to half guard.
Stonehouse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhee dominating with strikes here.
McPhee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stonehouse is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McPhee misses with a head shot.
McPhee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McPhee with shots to the head and body - Stonehouse looks very uncomfortable down there.
McPhee looking to control but Stonehouse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

McPhee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stonehouse has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stonehouse!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stonehouse 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse trying to control but McPhee is working from the bottom.
McPhee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stonehouse wants to pass the guard but McPhee is keeping the position.
Stonehouse passes McPhee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McPhee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stonehouse pulls his head out easily.
McPhee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhee trying to hold on to Stonehouse's head to control him but Stonehouse postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

McPhee shoots in and bounces Stonehouse off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
McPhee is looking to work some ground and pound but Stonehouse has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stonehouse holds on and takes a little breather.
McPhee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse keeping full guard, as McPhee tries to pass.
McPhee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McPhee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McPhee with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McPhee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryan McPhee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McPhee throws and elbow that misses. Stonehouse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McPhee's guard. Nice move by Stonehouse!
Stonehouse trying to control the position from guard on top but McPhee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McPhee working for a triangle but Stonehouse defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan McPhee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from McPhee is defended easily by Stonehouse.

McPhee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McPhee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stonehouse trying to keep a closed guard but McPhee is proving a slippery customer.
Stonehouse wants to stand but McPhee is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhee scoring with some ground and pound.
McPhee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stonehouse keeping moving, preventing McPhee from controlling successfully.
McPhee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stonehouse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stonehouse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McPhee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPhee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stonehouse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McPhee lands a couple of digs.
McPhee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stonehouse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McPhee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McPhee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stonehouse wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhee thows a big elbow that misses.
McPhee lands a couple of digs.
Paul Stonehouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPhee throwing strikes but missing.
Stonehouse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McPhee.
McPhee pushes down on Stonehouse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McPhee is thwarting Stonehouse's attempts to control the position.
Stonehouse is refusing to be controlled, as McPhee sits in half guard.
Ryan McPhee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Stonehouse is trying to get back to full guard.
McPhee controlling the action here.
Stonehouse wants to control but McPhee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McPhee not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan McPhee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McPhee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan McPhee!