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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pound Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Scorpions - Rock You Like A Hurricane. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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178 lbs
22 - 5 - 1 |
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185 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pound Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Clarkson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcgee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgee counters by moving into the clinch.
Mcgee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clarkson can't get the takedown.
Pound Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Clarkson.
Clarkson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clarkson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mcgee is trying to force a seperation but Clarkson has the dominant position.
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgee misses with the combination.
Mcgee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clarkson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcgee avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clarkson.
That's two 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.
Mcgee misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mcgee.
Clarkson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mcgee is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is trying to improve his position.
Clarkson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgee keeps working.
Mcgee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Clarkson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcgee is pushing Clarkson's head away, looking to escape. Clarkson manages to hold on to the position though.
Clarkson trying to control the action but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Clarkson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clarkson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mcgee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mcgee tries to bench press Clarkson off him but Clarkson keeps the position.
Mcgee is working hard here to advance position.
Clarkson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clarkson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcgee is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Clarkson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mcgee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clarkson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clarkson.
Mcgee is trying to force a seperation but Clarkson has the dominant position.
Clarkson wants a takedown but no success here.
Mcgee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clarkson keeps control of Mcgee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgee tries to break free but Clarkson pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgee tries to circle away but Clarkson has him pinned against the cage.
Clarkson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mcgee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clarkson is looking for a takedown.
Pound Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Clarkson.
Mcgee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgee scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clarkson defends well and Mcgee ends up having to push Clarkson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcgee is trying to force a seperation but Clarkson has the dominant position.
Mcgee is trying to break the clinch but Clarkson has him pressed against the cage.
Clarkson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgee's efforts to push away.
Mcgee wants to get back to striking at distance but Clarkson won't allow it.
Clarkson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcgee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clarkson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgee prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clarkson throws an elbow but it misses.
Clarkson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcgee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clarkson has Mcgee pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcgee has had enough of the clinch but Clarkson keeps him there for the moment.
Mcgee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pound Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgee. Those never looked like landing.
Mcgee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice sprawl there from Clarkson as Mcgee shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Clarkson counter with a right hand.
Clarkson feints and as Mcgee raises his hands in defense, Clarkson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
Clarkson pushes down on Mcgee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcgee is trying to stand.
Mcgee wants to control but Clarkson is keeping busy.
Clarkson content to control rather than advance.
Clarkson is trying to work for a kimura but Mcgee is defending well.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarkson is trying to control. Mcgee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pound Mcgee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcgee tries to bum rush Clarkson with a series of wild strikes but Clarkson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcgee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcgee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcgee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcgee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Mcgee manages to get underhooks.
Pound Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Clarkson.
Mcgee breaks the clinch.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clarkson is defended easily by Mcgee.
Clarkson blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clarkson moves into the clinch.
Mcgee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcgee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left lands for Mcgee.
Mcgee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarkson somewhat.
Mcgee throws a head kick but Clarkson moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Clarkson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgee which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcgee throws a series of punches but Clarkson moves out of range.
Mcgee misses with a double jab
and Clarkson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgee misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pound Mcgee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcgee 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pound Mcgee!
Pound Mcgee bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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