PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Mcmahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ferdyshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Ferdyshenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mcmahon
vs
Ferdyshenko

163 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Mcmahon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Ferdyshenko!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcmahon is looking to clinch.
Mcmahon misses with a head kick.

Mcmahon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mcmahon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mcmahon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mcmahon thows a huge punch but Ferdyshenko dodges it nicely.
Mcmahon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcmahon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mcmahon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mcmahon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ferdyshenko moves into full guard.
Ferdyshenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmahon throwing strikes but missing.
Mcmahon lands a couple of elbows.
Mcmahon sitting in guard here, content to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Billy Mcmahon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ferdyshenko wants to clinch but Mcmahon slips to the side
and Mcmahon counters with a big head kick but Ferdyshenko shrugs it off.

Mcmahon moves into the clinch.
Ferdyshenko tries to break free but Mcmahon pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferdyshenko breaks the clinch.
Ivan Ferdyshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferdyshenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferdyshenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcmahon as he jumps to the side.

Mcmahon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferdyshenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Mcmahon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Mcmahon lands a couple of digs.
Mcmahon wants to stand but Ferdyshenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcmahon content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcmahon stands up and waves to Ferdyshenko to follow him.
Mcmahon throws a head kick but Ferdyshenko moves out of range.
Mcmahon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcmahon shoots in but Ferdyshenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcmahon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ferdyshenko fails with the takedown

and Mcmahon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Billy Mcmahon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ferdyshenko.
Mcmahon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferdyshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdyshenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferdyshenko, not yet.
Ferdyshenko looks winded!

Mcmahon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferdyshenko has a closed guard, preventing Mcmahon from standing up.
Ferdyshenko keeping moving, preventing Mcmahon from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Billy Mcmahon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ferdyshenko misses with a takedown attempt - Mcmahon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcmahon throws a head kick that misses.
Ferdyshenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Mcmahon clinches up against the cage.
Ferdyshenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcmahon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mcmahon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcmahon lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcmahon jumps guard but Ferdyshenko stands there with Mcmahon around his waist. Mcmahon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcmahon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcmahon tries to pull guard but Ferdyshenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcmahon drops back down to his feet.
Mcmahon lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmahon taking a breather.

Mcmahon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Mcmahon stands up from Ferdyshenko's guard - Mcmahon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ferdyshenko tries to clinch up but Mcmahon circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferdyshenko misses with a kick to the body

and Mcmahon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcmahon.

Ferdyshenko is working an open guard so Mcmahon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcmahon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferdyshenko's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferdyshenko has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdyshenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Billy Mcmahon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ferdyshenko.
Mcmahon throws a head kick but Ferdyshenko moves out of range.
Ferdyshenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcmahon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick from Mcmahon lands but Ferdyshenko takes it in his stride.

Mcmahon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcmahon showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdyshenko is refusing to be controlled, as Mcmahon sits in half guard.

Mcmahon is working for a kimura but Ferdyshenko is defending it quite comfortably.

Mcmahon is working for a kimura but Ferdyshenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcmahon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferdyshenko defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferdyshenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcmahon is working away from the top position though.
Mcmahon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Billy Mcmahon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ferdyshenko actively working from the bottom here.

Mcmahon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mcmahon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Mcmahon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ferdyshenko shoots for a takedown but Mcmahon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferdyshenko fails with the takedown.
Mcmahon throws a sloppy head kick and Ferdyshenko moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferdyshenko shoots in for a takedown but Mcmahon shows good takedown defense.
Billy Mcmahon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ferdyshenko.

Mcmahon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferdyshenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferdyshenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcmahon is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcmahon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferdyshenko misses with a wild body shot.
Mcmahon scores with a head kick. Ferdyshenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ferdyshenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mcmahon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ferdyshenko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
No luck for Mcmahon with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcmahon.
Mcmahon tries to clinch up but Ferdyshenko circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon staying out of range there.
Mcmahon fails with the takedown
and Ferdyshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Ferdyshenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferdyshenko is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Ferdyshenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ferdyshenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcmahon prevents it.
Mcmahon wants a takedown.
Mcmahon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferdyshenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferdyshenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcmahon has had enough of the clinch but Ferdyshenko keeps him there for the moment.
Mcmahon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcmahon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferdyshenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcmahon lands an uppercut.
Ferdyshenko avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferdyshenko jumps guard but Mcmahon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ferdyshenko takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ferdyshenko has Mcmahon pressed against the cage, preventing Mcmahon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcmahon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcmahon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mcmahon has hold of one of Ferdyshenko's legs. Ferdyshenko is fighting the takedown attempt but Mcmahon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ivan Ferdyshenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Mcmahon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ferdyshenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Mcmahon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcmahon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Mcmahon!