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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ste McGhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry The Hatchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 cm
22
156 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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170 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ste McGhee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry The Hatchett! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGhee misses with a takedown and The Hatchett counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGhee won't be happy with that. The Hatchett working the ground and pound but McGhee is defending the strikes. McGhee is trying to buck The Hatchett off. The Hatchett stands up and beckons McGhee to his feet. The Hatchett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. McGhee is breathing heavily. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! McGhee postures up in The Hatchett's guard and throws a big left but The Hatchett blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McGhee landing some decent shots from guard. McGhee won't allow The Hatchett to get back to his feet. McGhee is looking to work some ground and pound but The Hatchett has wrist control. McGhee throws a big elbow that misses. McGhee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Hatchett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGhee defends well. McGhee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The Hatchett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGhee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The Hatchett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGhee manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! McGhee is pulling down on The Hatchett's head. It's preventing any offense from The Hatchett, at least for the moment. The Hatchett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGhee is proving hard to escape from. McGhee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. McGhee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Hatchett's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGhee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The Hatchett has his foot on McGhee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGhee works his way back into a safe position though. The Hatchett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGhee! McGhee is looking to improve his position but The Hatchett isn't that keen on the idea. McGhee tries to hold on but The Hatchett pushes him away. The Hatchett is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGhee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McGhee is trying to stand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Hatchett looking for a guillotine from mount but McGhee is having none of it. The Hatchett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGhee wants to hold on but The Hatchett pushes him away. The Hatchett working for a guillotine from mount but McGhee is in no mood to give up. The Hatchett has control of McGhee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGhee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McGhee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGhee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGhee tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGhee is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The Hatchett wants to control the pace but McGhee is squirming around nicely. The Hatchett jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGhee is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGhee and The Hatchett has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The Hatchett trying to control the action but McGhee is working from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. McGhee tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry The Hatchett dominated that round. That's time! McGhee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGhee tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Hatchett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGhee somewhat. Ste McGhee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGhee is defended easily by The Hatchett. The Hatchett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. McGhee is controlling The Hatchett's posture. The Hatchett looking to pass the guard. The Hatchett trying to control the position from guard on top but McGhee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGhee pulls The Hatchett in to control the position. McGhee keeping moving, preventing The Hatchett from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Harry The Hatchett wasn't active enough on the ground. The Hatchett stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ste McGhee. That's going to take a lot out of him. McGhee slaps away a takedown attempt from The Hatchett, before circling back to the center of the mat. The Hatchett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGhee's guard. The Hatchett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGhee is keeping the position for now. McGhee is trying to keep The Hatchett in close.
The Hatchett advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGhee is not content to let The Hatchett control the position. McGhee is trying to maintain the position but The Hatchett is very close to passing his half guard. McGhee wants to get back to his feet. The Hatchett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Hatchett passes to full mount! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McGhee holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as The Hatchett tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The Hatchett is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGhee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The Hatchett landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGhee tries to get back to half guard but can't. The Hatchett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The Hatchett goes for an armbar but McGhee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McGhee. The Hatchett lands some strikes from the bottom. McGhee trying to control the position from guard on top but The Hatchett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McGhee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. McGhee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The Hatchett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGhee defends well. McGhee stands up over The Hatchett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGhee postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGhee lands a couple of elbows. McGhee lands a couple of digs. McGhee scoring with some ground and pound. The Hatchett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGhee! The Hatchett wants to take McGhee's back but he can't do it this time. McGhee is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Poor strikes thrown by The Hatchett there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McGhee tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry The Hatchett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The Hatchett fails with a takedown attempt. The Hatchett closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGhee circles away. The Hatchett tries for a takedown but McGhee circles away easily so McGhee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Ste McGhee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry The Hatchett. The Hatchett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McGhee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. McGhee's corner is telling him to maintain position. McGhee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. McGhee chips away with some ground and pound. McGhee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McGhee postures up and lands a big shot to The Hatchett's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGhee postures up.
The Hatchett has his foot on McGhee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGhee works his way back into a safe position though. McGhee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. McGhee won't allow The Hatchett to sweep him here. McGhee landing some decent shots from guard. McGhee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. McGhee cracks The Hatchett with a solid left hand. The Hatchett looking to sweep here. No luck so far. McGhee stands up over The Hatchett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The Hatchett looking for a sweep. Not yet The Hatchett, not yet. McGhee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. McGhee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. McGhee is looking to work some ground and pound but The Hatchett has wrist control. McGhee throwing strikes from guard but The Hatchett blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGhee with a flurry of punches that miss. McGhee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. McGhee throws a big right hand that misses. The Hatchett has his feet on McGhee's thighs here. He's pushed McGhee off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McGhee screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry The Hatchett! Harry The Hatchett took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kobra Clothing Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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