PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Mcgee (ranked 6907 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Ortiz (ranked 6950 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcgee
vs
Ortiz

217 cm
24
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leonard Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cal Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mcgee misses with a takedown
and Ortiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ortiz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ortiz.

Mcgee rushes Ortiz and presses him up against the cage.

Mcgee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Mcgee moves into range and clinches up with Ortiz.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee is controlling him.
Ortiz is trying to push Mcgee away but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz blocks a body shot from Mcgee.
Ortiz wants to break free but Mcgee has control.
Ortiz blocks a body shot from Mcgee.
Ortiz can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee stalls.
Ortiz is trying to drag Mcgee to the mat but Mcgee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcgee has Ortiz pressed against the cage, preventing Ortiz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee is controlling him.
Mcgee avoiding damage.
Ortiz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ortiz wants to break free but Mcgee has control.
Mcgee lands a damaging elbow.
Ortiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortiz tries to circle away but Mcgee has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ortiz is trying to push Mcgee away but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ortiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgee keeps control of Ortiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mcgee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ortiz's efforts to push away.

Mcgee breaks from the clinch.
Mcgee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcgee dives in for a single leg takedown but Ortiz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mcgee gets tackled into the cage by Ortiz. Ortiz maintains the clinch.

Mcgee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgee. No joy for Ortiz on that attempt.
Ortiz looks winded!
Ortiz takes a swing at Mcgee's ribcage but misses.
Mcgee lands with a nice combination. Ortiz backs away looking to recover.

Mcgee clinches with his opponent.
Ortiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcgee misses with a knee strike.
Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcgee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mcgee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ortiz's efforts to push away.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mcgee.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ortiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcgee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgee avoiding damage.
Mcgee lands a nice elbow.
Ortiz can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mcgee jumps guard.
Mcgee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ortiz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Mcgee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mcgee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Mcgee closes the distance and clinches.
Mcgee has Ortiz pressed against the cage, preventing Ortiz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcgee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
Ortiz is trying to break free.
Ortiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgee's elbow.
Mcgee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcgee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcgee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ortiz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mcgee missing with knees to the body.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Ortiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
Ortiz is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgee has double underhooks.
Mcgee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ortiz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ortiz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two 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 prevents Ortiz from breaking the clinch.
Mcgee digs a right hand underneath Ortiz's ribcage. Ortiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ortiz can't get the takedown.
Mcgee slowing the pace effectively.

Mcgee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortiz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Mcgee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcgee stalling.
Mcgee stalling the fight.
Ortiz is trying to force a seperation but Mcgee has the dominant position.
Ortiz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcgee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Mcgee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mcgee misses with a knee to the head.
Ortiz wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcgee won't allow it.
Ortiz is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgee has double underhooks.
Ortiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Ortiz manages to break the clinch.
Mcgee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortiz defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Ortiz gets tackled into the cage by Mcgee. Mcgee maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortiz tries to break free but Mcgee pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ortiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.

Mcgee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgee fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcgee tries for a takedown but Ortiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ortiz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcgee. Mcgee gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Ortiz instigates a clinch.
Mcgee keeps control of Ortiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ortiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz is trying to force a seperation but Mcgee has the dominant position.
Mcgee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ortiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch but Mcgee keeps him there for the moment.
Ortiz is trying to push Mcgee away but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgee avoiding damage.
Mcgee prevents Ortiz from breaking the clinch.
Ortiz misses with a body punch.
Mcgee looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Mcgee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mcgee manages to end up in side control.
Ortiz is looking to get back to his feet here but Mcgee is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ortiz's back.
Mcgee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ortiz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Ortiz right now.

Ortiz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mcgee has good solid back control here.
Cal Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Mcgee.
Mcgee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Mcgee looking to break Ortiz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ortiz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mcgee will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Leonard Mcgee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgee controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Mcgee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcgee, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Mcgee!