PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kerry Mcpherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Lesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcpherson
vs
Lesley

163 cm
20
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kerry Mcpherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dusty Lesley!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesley cracks Mcpherson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Lesley clinches up with Mcpherson and pushes him back against the cage.
Lesley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcpherson backwards.
A body shot lands from Lesley.
Lesley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mcpherson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lesley prevents it.
Nice body punch from Lesley.
Mcpherson tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lesley.
Mcpherson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lesley is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerry Mcpherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcpherson tries to pull guard but Lesley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lesley digs a right hand underneath Mcpherson's ribcage. Mcpherson let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpherson wants to take the fight to the mat but Lesley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lesley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lesley is trying to force a seperation but Mcpherson has the dominant position.
Lesley lands a body punch.
Lesley is trying to break the clinch but Mcpherson has him pressed against the cage.

Mcpherson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mcpherson manages to end up in side control.
Lesley pushes Mcpherson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mcpherson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lesley is trying to control Mcpherson's posture but Mcpherson avoids it.
Mcpherson really is a fat lump.
Lesley is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lesley can do anything to dispel that myth.
What's Lesley going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mcpherson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesley is looking to get back to his feet here but Mcpherson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lesley's back.
Mcpherson throwing sloppy strikes.
Mcpherson lands strikes to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesley trying to control the position but Mcpherson manages to sink in the hooks.
Mcpherson is punishing Lesley with some ground and pound.
Lesley covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Lesley covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesley wants to escape the position.
Mcpherson 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.
Lesley trying to control the position but Mcpherson manages to sink in the hooks.
Even with his hooks in, Mcpherson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mcpherson not allowing Lesley to control his hands.
Lesley controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
We've been informed that Lesley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcpherson is hanging on to Lesley's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dusty Lesley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lesley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcpherson circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcpherson throws a big counter combination but Lesley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Lesley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcpherson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Mcpherson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lesley throws a good cross that connects.
Lesley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lesley clinches with his opponent.
Lesley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lesley slows down the pace here.
Lesley gets underhooks to prevent Mcpherson's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcpherson has him pressed against the cage.
Lesley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lesley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lesley receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Mcpherson tries to score a body lock takedown but Lesley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mcpherson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerry Mcpherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcpherson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Lesley.
Lesley is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcpherson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lesley walks away with a smile on his face. Mcpherson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lesley!
Lesley closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Kerry Mcpherson has been cut.

Lesley darts in and clinches Mcpherson up against the cage.

Mcpherson jumps guard.
Lesley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcpherson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcpherson keeping moving, preventing Lesley from controlling successfully.
Lesley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcpherson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesley throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesley is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcpherson has wrist control.
Mcpherson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lesley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcpherson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesley chips away with some ground and pound.
Mcpherson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesley is in close to Mcpherson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Mcpherson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lesley throws a strike but Mcpherson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lesley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lesley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesley is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesley wants to control from the top but Mcpherson keeps moving.
Lesley throwing strikes from guard but Mcpherson blocks nicely.

Lesley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcpherson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lesley has Mcpherson in his guard.

Lesley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mcpherson keeping moving, preventing Lesley from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dusty Lesley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kerry Mcpherson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mcpherson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dusty Lesley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lesley rushes Mcpherson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lesley gets through Mcpherson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dusty Lesley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lesley has Mcpherson pressed against the cage.
Lesley leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mcpherson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesley lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lesley.
Mcpherson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lesley won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpherson working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lesley.
Mcpherson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lesley has had enough of the clinch but Mcpherson keeps him there for the moment.
Lesley tries to break the clinch but Mcpherson is controlling the position.
Mcpherson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lesley is defending well.
Lesley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcpherson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerry Mcpherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lesley wants the takedown. Mcpherson is fighting it off but Lesley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mcpherson's guard against the cage.
Lesley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesley throwing strikes but missing.
Lesley postures up in Mcpherson's guard and throws a big left but Mcpherson blocks it.
Lesley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesley throws an elbow that misses. Mcpherson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesley's guard. Nice move by Mcpherson!

Kerry Mcpherson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcpherson won't allow Lesley to sweep him here.
Lesley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mcpherson postures up in Lesley's guard and throws a big left but Lesley blocks it.
Lesley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lesley looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson postures up in Lesley's guard and throws a big left but Lesley blocks it.
Lesley working a defensive guard here.
Lesley trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Lesley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kerry Mcpherson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Lesley instigates a clinch.

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.
Lesley misses with a body punch.
Lesley presses Mcpherson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lesley prevents the takedown attempt.
Dusty Lesley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lesley lands a nice uppercut.
Lesley tries to break free but Mcpherson pushes him back against the cage.
Lesley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcpherson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lesley pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Lesley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lesley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Lesley!
A victorious Dusty Lesley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.