PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Eastmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Eastmond
vs
McGee

190 cm
20
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Eastmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh McGee!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastmond throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee's waist but McGee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eastmond off to one side.
McGee with a lazy takedown attempt

and Eastmond counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McGee!
McGee taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Eastmond cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

McGee is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eastmond lands a big shot there that rocks McGee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGee is still in real trouble! Can Eastmond finish him?
McGee working to try and regain half guard.
McGee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McGee tries to hold on but Eastmond postures up.
McGee seems to have recovered his senses.
Eastmond scoring with strikes but McGee is staying in there.
Eastmond in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McGee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGee looking for submissions off his back.
Eastmond trying to control from half guard but McGee is working away.
Eastmond seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eastmond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eastmond landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGee tries to roll over but Eastmond keeps him under control.
Eastmond works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eastmond in side control, throwing shots but McGee defends.
What's McGee going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
McGee sneaks back into half guard.
Eastmond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGee keeping control of the position.
McGee wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond controlling the action here.
Eastmond thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGee to regain full guard.
Eastmond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eastmond would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Eastmond stands up over McGee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.

That's four 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.
McGee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eastmond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGee controlling the position.
McGee is trying to keep Eastmond in close.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eastmond working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Eastmond dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McGee misses with a takedown

and Eastmond counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Eastmond won't allow McGee to sweep him here.
McGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eastmond seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McGee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastmond trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eastmond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGee looks to clinch

and Eastmond counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGee 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.
McGee looking to control.
McGee is breathing heavily.
Eastmond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands some strikes from the bottom.
McGee throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Eastmond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGee is keeping the position for now.
Eastmond wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

McGee gets caught flat footed, as Eastmond shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGee is trying to keep Eastmond in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eastmond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McGee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eastmond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

McGee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eastmond is stalling in the full guard.
Eastmond wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.

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.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.
McGee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eastmond's guard.
McGee wants to control from the top but Eastmond keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eastmond is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Eastmond dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Eastmond shoots in but no luck this time.
Eastmond throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
Eastmond throws a body kick that misses.
Eastmond looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGee throws a right hand that Eastmond ducks under and follows up with a left that Eastmond also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Eastmond drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastmond throwing strikes from guard but McGee blocks nicely.
McGee wants to get back to his feet but Eastmond is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eastmond won't allow McGee to sweep him here.
McGee is trying to keep Eastmond in close.
Eastmond wants to pass the guard but McGee is keeping the position.
Eastmond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan Eastmond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.
Eastmond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
McGee darts in trying to clinch

and Eastmond counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGee being controlled here, momentarily.
McGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGee 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond postures up.
Eastmond won't allow McGee to sweep him here.
Eastmond trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eastmond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGee swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGee wants to clinch
and Eastmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eastmond closes the distance and clinches up with McGee, looking for a takedown. Eastmond pushes McGee against the cage but McGee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Eastmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Eastmond decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGee's guard.
Eastmond advances position into side control!
McGee is looking to regain half guard here but Eastmond keeps moving and retains side control.
Josh McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eastmond landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Eastmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eastmond, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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