PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim McNulty (ranked 4726 p4p, 460 weight class) and Rado Boy (ranked 7905 p4p, 616 weight class). Jim McNulty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McNulty
vs
Boy

175 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim McNulty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rado Boy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNulty scores with a leg kick.
Boy looks to throw a body kick

and McNulty counters by clinching up.
McNulty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McNulty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boy's elbow.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McNulty.
Boy tries to pull guard but McNulty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McNulty managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
McNulty lands a body shot.
Boy pushes off an throws an elbow but McNulty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McNulty gets through Boy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boy takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boy.
McNulty lands a body punch in the clinch.
McNulty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McNulty lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McNulty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McNulty.
Boy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from McNulty.
Boy can't get the takedown.
Jim McNulty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rado Boy.
McNulty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McNulty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McNulty lands a right hand.
McNulty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McNulty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boy looks winded!
McNulty lands with a light punch inside.
McNulty pushes Boy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to break free but McNulty pushes him back against the cage.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McNulty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McNulty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from McNulty.
McNulty lands a left hand.
McNulty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boy stalling the fight.
McNulty scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from McNulty.
McNulty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for McNulty.
A short uppercut from McNulty.
McNulty lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty lands a body shot.
McNulty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNulty keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from McNulty.
McNulty lands a shoulder strike.
McNulty scores with a nice hook to the head.

Boy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McNulty controls from within his opponent's guard.
McNulty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boy on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNulty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McNulty showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McNulty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boy is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Our spies down at at Vinny’s Gym inform us that Boy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McNulty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

McNulty closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim McNulty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boy closes the distance and clinches up with McNulty, looking for a takedown. Boy pushes McNulty against the cage but McNulty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McNulty tries to avoid it but Boy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McNulty to the ground. McNulty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McNulty throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
Rado Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNulty lands with a good body shot.
McNulty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from McNulty misses the target.
Jim McNulty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rado Boy.
Boy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNulty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McNulty is looking to counter the offense by Boy and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy shoots for a takedown but McNulty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rado Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by McNulty.
We've been told by McNulty's head coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McNulty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McNulty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from McNulty lands but Boy takes it in his stride.
McNulty scores with a nice strike.
Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - McNulty circles away.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boy is looking to clinch.
Boy closes this distance looking for a takedown but McNulty circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty lands a jab to Boy's midsection.
McNulty connects with a right hand. Boy shakes it off.
Boy shoots for a takedown but McNulty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McNulty.

Boy tries to keep at a distance but McNulty has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boy takes a shot to the head.
McNulty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boy.
McNulty lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from McNulty.
McNulty lands a hook that snaps the head of Boy backwards.

Boy is rocked!
Boy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boy is still on wobbly legs! Can McNulty finish him?
McNulty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McNulty - that landed with a thud.
McNulty cracks Boy with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from McNulty.
McNulty lands with a light punch inside.
McNulty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from McNulty.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McNulty.
McNulty lands an uppercut.
A short right from McNulty.
Boy tries to pull guard but McNulty won't allow it.
McNulty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McNulty.
McNulty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boys head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNulty lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from McNulty.
McNulty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McNulty.
A right hook to the body lands for McNulty.
McNulty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from McNulty.
McNulty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McNulty works on Boy's body with a couple of short punches.
McNulty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from McNulty.
A short right from McNulty on the inside.
McNulty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from McNulty as the two fighters clinch.
McNulty lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim McNulty dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Crunch! McNulty slams his shin into Boy's torso.

Boy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McNulty was covering up waiting for the punch and Boy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boy seems to have recovered his senses.
Boy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNulty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McNulty is pulling down on Boy's head. It's preventing any offense from Boy, at least for the moment.
Boy wants to control from the top but McNulty keeps moving.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNulty is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy wants to control from the top but McNulty keeps moving.
McNulty wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boy stopping the sweep attempt from McNulty.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
McNulty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

McNulty darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McNulty.
McNulty lands with a short shot to the head.
McNulty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McNulty.
McNulty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
Jim McNulty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boy is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from McNulty.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boy takes a shot to the head.
McNulty works on Boy's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy fails to pull guard.
McNulty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
McNulty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McNulty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McNulty digs a right hand underneath Boy's ribcage. Boy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McNulty is leaning against Boy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McNulty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from McNulty.
Boy takes a shot to the head.

McNulty drops Boy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNulty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McNulty pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNulty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boy or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from McNulty.

McNulty drops Boy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McNulty throws a big uppercut that drops Boy! More strikes from McNulty and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boy lies dazed against the cage as McNulty celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim McNulty!