PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mulligan McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bomzhara Serdceed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McGee
vs
Serdceed

185 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mulligan McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bomzhara Serdceed!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serdceed tries to clinch up but McGee circles away and keeps his distance.
Serdceed stuffs the takedown attempt from McGee. McGee gets slowly back to his feet.
McGee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Serdceed tries to avoid it but McGee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Serdceed to the ground. Serdceed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGee tries to clinch up but Serdceed circles away and keeps his distance.
Serdceed keeps the fight on the outside.

Serdceed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mulligan McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but McGee blocks it.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Mulligan McGee has been cut.
Serdceed misses with a knee strike.
Serdceed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Serdceed connects with a knee to the head.
McGee jumps guard but Serdceed stands there with McGee around his waist. McGee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Serdceed has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Serdceed.
McGee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Serdceed walks away with a smile on his face. McGee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Serdceed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Serdceed tries to clinch there but McGee circles away.
Serdceed doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Serdceed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGee is defended easily by Serdceed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Serdceed pinned against the cage. Serdceed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Serdceed gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Serdceed smiles and moves away.

Serdceed rushes McGee and presses him up against the cage.
McGee takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Serdceed.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Serdceed.
McGee is trying to break the clinch but Serdceed has him pressed against the cage.
Serdceed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Serdceed connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGee's face.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Serdceed looks gassed!
Serdceed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Serdceed gets underhooks to prevent McGee's takedown attempt.
Serdceed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Serdceed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Serdceed landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Serdceed.
Serdceed connects with a knee to the head.
McGee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Serdceed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Serdceed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGee blocks it with crossed arms.
McGee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Serdceed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Serdceed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Serdceed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Serdceed prevents a body shot from McGee.
Serdceed is pressed up against the cage. McGee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Serdceed down to the mat. Serdceed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Serdceed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but McGee blocks it.
Serdceed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Serdceed managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serdceed looking to throw knees to the head but McGee is blocking nicely.
Serdceed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Serdceed looking to throw knees to the head but McGee is blocking nicely.
McGee jumps guard but Serdceed stands there with McGee around his waist. McGee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Serdceed misses with a knee strike.
Serdceed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGee blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on McGee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Serdceed walks away with a smile on his face. McGee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Serdceed closes the distance and clinches.
Serdceed misses with a knee to the head.
McGee tries to stall but Serdceed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but Serdceed blocks with his arms.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Serdceed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Serdceed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGee has Serdceed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Serdceed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGee tries to pull guard but Serdceed won't allow it.

That's four 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.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Serdceed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGee blocks it with crossed arms.
McGee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Serdceed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Serdceed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Serdceed misses with a knee strike.
McGee tries to score a body lock takedown but Serdceed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Serdceed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGee blocks it with crossed arms.
Serdceed misses with a knee to the head.
Serdceed throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGee fails to pull guard.
Serdceed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Serdceed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Serdceed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Serdceed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Serdceed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGee blocks it with crossed arms.
McGee tries to pull guard but Serdceed won't allow it.
Serdceed tries to land a knee to the head but McGee blocks with his arms.
McGee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGee wants to get back to striking at distance but Serdceed won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomzhara Serdceed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mulligan McGee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Serdceed moves into the clinch.
Serdceed scores with a knee to the head.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Serdceed.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Serdceed prevents McGee from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Serdceed.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Serdceed is keeping busy.
Serdceed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Serdceed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGee working hard to break the clinch.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGee tries to work over Serdceed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGee tries to pull guard but Serdceed holds him up against the cage and eventually McGee drops back down to his feet.
McGee looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mulligan McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serdceed lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Serdceed gets underhooks to prevent McGee's takedown attempt.
Serdceed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Serdceed looking to throw knees to the head but McGee is blocking nicely.
Serdceed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGee tries to break free but Serdceed pushes him back against the cage.
McGee fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Serdceed.
Serdceed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGee tries to pull guard but Serdceed holds him up against the cage and eventually McGee drops back down to his feet.
Serdceed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Serdceed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Serdceed.
McGee working hard to break the clinch.
Serdceed scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Serdceed.
Serdceed connects with a knee to the head.
Serdceed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGee is trying to stall.

That's two 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.
Serdceed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Serdceed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Serdceed looking to throw knees to the head but McGee is blocking nicely.
Serdceed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Serdceed scores with a knee to the head.
McGee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Serdceed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Serdceed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Serdceed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGee jumps guard but Serdceed stands there with McGee around his waist. McGee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Serdceed scores with a knee to the head.
Serdceed misses with a knee strike.
McGee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Serdceed just stands there and leans against the cage.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Serdceed.
Serdceed looking to throw knees to the head but McGee is blocking nicely.
Serdceed looking to throw knees to the head but McGee is blocking nicely.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serdceed has McGee pressed against the cage, preventing McGee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Serdceed connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGee's face.
Serdceed connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGee's face.
McGee jumps guard but Serdceed stands there with McGee around his waist. McGee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Serdceed has him pressed against the cage.
Serdceed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGee's efforts to push away.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGee is trying to force a seperation but Serdceed has the dominant position.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Serdceed prevents a body shot from McGee.
Serdceed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Serdceed walks away with a smile on his face. McGee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Serdceed avoids it really well and circles away.
Mulligan McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but Serdceed shows good takedown defense.
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

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.

Serdceed moves into the clinch.
Serdceed connects with a knee to the head.
McGee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Serdceed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Serdceed tries to land a knee to the head but McGee blocks with his arms.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but McGee blocks it.
McGee is trying to drag Serdceed to the mat but Serdceed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Serdceed connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGee's face.
McGee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Serdceed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Serdceed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee tries to pull guard but Serdceed holds him up against the cage and eventually McGee drops back down to his feet.
McGee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Serdceed fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Serdceed rushes McGee and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee looking for a takedown.
Serdceed looking to throw knees to the head but McGee is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomzhara Serdceed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mulligan McGee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Serdceed leaves McGee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Serdceed doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.

Serdceed gets a clinch.
Serdceed tries to land a knee to the head but McGee blocks with his arms.
Serdceed working aggressively here.
Serdceed misses with a knee to the head.
McGee fails to pull guard.
Serdceed connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGee's face.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGee taking a breather.
Serdceed tries to land a knee to the head but McGee blocks with his arms.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bomzhara Serdceed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGee tries to pull guard but Serdceed won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mulligan McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serdceed throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGee has Serdceed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Serdceed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Serdceed has him pressed against the cage.
McGee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Serdceed with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Serdceed landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but McGee blocks it.
Serdceed landing knees to the head.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGee stalling in the clinch but Serdceed improves position.
Serdceed has McGee pressed against the cage, preventing McGee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Serdceed scores with a knee to the head.
Serdceed misses with a knee to the head.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but McGee blocks it.
Serdceed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Serdceed misses with a knee to the head.

McGee pulls Serdceed into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGee is on top in guard.

McGee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Serdceed dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Serdceed has passed into half guard!
Serdceed is thwarting McGee's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Serdceed stands up out of the half guard.

Serdceed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Serdceed prevents McGee from breaking the clinch.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but McGee blocks it.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Serdceed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Serdceed misses with a knee strike.
Serdceed looking to throw knees to the head but McGee is blocking nicely.
McGee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Serdceed has him pressed against the cage.
McGee has had enough of the clinch but Serdceed keeps him there for the moment.
Serdceed with a knee to the head.
McGee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Serdceed prevents it.
McGee looking to slow down the pace here.
Serdceed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Serdceed looking to throw knees to the head but McGee is blocking nicely.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but McGee blocks it.
McGee tries to circle away but Serdceed has him pinned against the cage.
Serdceed misses with a knee strike.
McGee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Serdceed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Serdceed smiles and moves away.
Serdceed is looking to clinch.
Serdceed takes one to the side of the head.
Serdceed tries to clinch up but McGee circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serdceed wants to clinch.
McGee shoots for a takedown but Serdceed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bomzhara Serdceed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Serdceed 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomzhara Serdceed!