PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiroi Neko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neko has chosen Machine Head - Halo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGee
vs
Neko

193 cm
22
202 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

188 cm
27
201 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy McGee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shiroi Neko!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee throws a right hand that Neko ducks under and follows up with a left that Neko also avoids with ease.
Neko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Neko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
Neko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
McGee moves away from the strike by Neko.
McGee throws a hook but Neko blocks it.
Nice body punch from McGee.
Billy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee lands a jab to the nose.
McGee swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neko avoids the body shot from McGee.
McGee misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Neko circles away quickly and effectively.
Neko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Neko.
McGee misses with a hook to the body
and Neko counters with a left to the body.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Neko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neko moves out of range as McGee strikes.
McGee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neko doesn't seem bothered though.
McGee avoids the body shot from Neko.
A punch lands to the side of Neko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Neko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for McGee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses the body punch
and Neko counters with a nice uppercut.
McGee tries to clinch up.
McGee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Neko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Neko counters with a left to the body.
Neko keeps the fight on the outside.
Neko walks into a jab.
McGee looks to land a left hand but Neko moved out of range nicely.
Neko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Neko counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with a combination
and Neko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGee tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Neko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGee is looking to escape.
Neko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McGee is not content to let Neko control the position.
McGee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGee tries to get out of the position.
Neko tries to pass to full mount but McGee defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking to control Neko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGee avoid being mounted?

McGee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McGee scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from McGee misses
and Neko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGee misses with a two punch combination.
McGee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGee rather than just go for the knockout.
McGee connects with the punch.
McGee darts in trying to clinch
and Neko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Billy McGee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Neko circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee darts in trying to clinch
and Neko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neko lands a lovely overhand right.
McGee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Neko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neko shoots in but McGee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Billy McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Neko counters with a stiff right hand.
McGee slips under a jab.
Neko misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting McGee counter with a right hand.
McGee misses with a shot to the body
enabling Neko to counter with a crisp jab.
Neko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Neko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billy McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Neko's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries a low kick but Neko avoids it.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billy McGee is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neko misses with a two punch combination.
McGee throws a right hand that Neko ducks under and follows up with a left that Neko also avoids with ease.
McGee misses with a body shot.
McGee misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from McGee misses

and Neko counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Neko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Neko has McGee in his guard.
McGee wants to stand but Neko is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neko wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.

Neko is working an open guard so McGee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McGee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGee wants to clinch but Neko slips to the side
and Neko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee tries to clinch but Neko moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neko moves out of range as McGee strikes.
McGee blocks a jab.
Neko lands with a good body shot.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee misses with a body shot

and Neko counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGee won't be happy with that.
McGee is not content to let Neko control the position.
McGee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiroi Neko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGee throws and low kick but Neko moves out of range easily.
McGee throws a leg kick
and Neko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGee throws a right hand that Neko ducks under and follows up with a left that Neko also avoids with ease.
McGee misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Neko.
Neko scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee thows a body shot but no joy.
Neko lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neko throws a series of punches but McGee moves out of range.
McGee throws an overhand right that lands on Neko's shoulder, as Neko tries to avoid the shot.
McGee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Neko.
A big left from McGee misses.
Donk. Neko catches McGee right on the button with a cross.
McGee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Neko misses with a hook. McGee ducked under it nicely.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neko.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neko ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
McGee cracks Neko with a good jab.
Neko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Neko moves out of range as McGee strikes.
McGee throws the left hand but Neko avoids the punch easily.
Neko walks into a jab.
McGee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGee throws an overhand right that lands on Neko's shoulder, as Neko tries to avoid the shot.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neko.
Neko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
McGee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Neko counters with a straight right hand.
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGee thows a body shot but no joy.
Neko missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A shot to the body from McGee misses
and Neko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by McGee. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from McGee is predictable there
and Neko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGee misses with a body punch
and Neko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee misses with a hook to the body
and Neko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGee misses with a leg kick.
McGee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Neko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Neko.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Neko uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Billy McGee did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McGee misses with a double jab
and Neko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGee misses with a double jab
letting Neko counter with a right hand.
McGee tries to clinch
and Neko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neko throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
Neko misses with a combination
enabling McGee to counter with a crisp jab.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee throws a hook to the side of Neko's head but Neko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Neko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Neko counters with a straight right hand.
McGee throws a low kick but Neko avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGee defending well as Neko loads up on a big left hand.
McGee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Neko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neko takes one to the side of the head.
Neko works McGee's body with a nice hook.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Neko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGee misses the body punch
and Neko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neko.
Neko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
McGee misses with a body shot.
McGee scores with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Neko counters with a left to the body.
Neko thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neko.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Neko moves away and avoids it.
McGee misses with a double jab
and Neko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neko on the side of the head.
McGee misses the jab.
McGee misses the body punch
and Neko counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Neko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGee blocks a jab.
McGee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Neko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from McGee misses its intended target.
Neko connects with a looping right hand.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neko was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
McGee throws a body punch but Neko moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Shiroi Neko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McGee misses with a shot to the body
and Neko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neko.
McGee walks into a left hand.
McGee misses the jab.
McGee throws a right hand that Neko ducks under and follows up with a left that Neko also avoids with ease.
A big left from McGee misses.
McGee misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Neko counters with a single leg into guard. McGee didn't expect that.
Neko trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
Neko won't allow McGee to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Neko stopping the sweep attempt from McGee.
McGee wants to get back to his feet but Neko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Neko looking to pass the guard.
Neko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGee's guard.
McGee is refusing to be controlled, as Neko sits in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Neko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
McGee closes the distance but Neko moves to the side
and Neko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGee throws a leg kick
and Neko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Neko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGee wants to land a leg kick but Neko is out of range.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neko misses with a body shot.
Neko loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
McGee misses the body punch
and Neko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGee thinking.
McGee misses the body punch
and Neko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee throws a combination that misses
and Neko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGee throws a leg kick
and Neko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Neko counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neko just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee throws a right and a left that Neko avoids nicely.
Neko scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Neko misses.
McGee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Neko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for McGee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neko.
McGee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Neko counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shiroi Neko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Neko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiroi Neko!
Shiroi Neko is the new middleweight champion!