PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan McCockiner (ranked 4310 p4p, 6116 weight class) and Obama Care (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan McCockiner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McCockiner
vs
Care

193 cm
20
275
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
275
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duncan McCockiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Obama Care!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCockiner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Care defends it nicely.
McCockiner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Care tries to counter it with a takedown but McCockiner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Care slaps away a takedown attempt from McCockiner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duncan McCockiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCockiner is breathing heavily.
Care keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Care slaps away a takedown attempt from McCockiner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Care as McCockiner shoots in.
Care with the counter takedown but McCockiner avoids it easily.
McCockiner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCockiner fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Care defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCockiner.
McCockiner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Care avoids it really well and circles away.
McCockiner darts in looking for a takedown but Care gets double underhooks and turns McCockiner into the cage.
Care stuffs the takedown.
McCockiner shoots in for a takedown but Care shows good takedown defense.
Care with the counter takedown but McCockiner avoids it easily.
McCockiner shoots in for a takedown but Care shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Care leaves McCockiner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Care keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCockiner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Care tries to avoid it but McCockiner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Care to the ground. Care escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duncan McCockiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Care as McCockiner shoots in.
And Care tries to counter it with a takedown but McCockiner pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner fails to land the takedown.
Care stuffs the takedown attempt from McCockiner. McCockiner gets slowly back to his feet.
McCockiner shoots in for a double leg but Care sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Care tries to counter it with a takedown but McCockiner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCockiner fails with a takedown attempt.
McCockiner tries for a takedown but Care sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Care defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCockiner.
McCockiner shoots in and drives through. Care sprawls well.
Care is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCockiner is defended easily by Care.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCockiner or perhaps it was just good defense by Care, which made it look bad.
Care tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCockiner darts in looking for a takedown but Care gets double underhooks and turns McCockiner into the cage.
And Care tries to counter it with a takedown but McCockiner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCockiner shoots in for a double leg but Care sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Care drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCockiner defends it well.
McCockiner darts in looking for a takedown but Care gets double underhooks and turns McCockiner into the cage.
Care keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCockiner tries for a takedown but Care sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Care drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCockiner defends it well.
Care stuffs the takedown attempt from McCockiner. McCockiner gets slowly back to his feet.
And Care tries to counter it with a takedown but McCockiner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCockiner shoots in looking for a takedown but Care manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCockiner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Care feints the counter takedown.
McCockiner fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner darts in looking for a takedown but Care gets double underhooks and turns McCockiner into the cage.
Care changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCockiner misses with a takedown attempt - Care sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Care is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCockiner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Care sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Care drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCockiner defends it well.
No luck for McCockiner with that takedown attempt.
Care drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCockiner defends it well.
McCockiner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Care defends it nicely.
McCockiner shoots in for a double leg but Care sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Care is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCockiner fails with a takedown attempt.
And Care tries to counter it with a takedown but McCockiner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Care defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCockiner.
Care changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCockiner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Care's waist but Care gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCockiner off to one side.
McCockiner shoots in and drives through. Care sprawls well.
Care feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duncan McCockiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCockiner shoots for a takedown but Care saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Care is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCockiner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCockiner dives in for a single leg takedown but Care sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCockiner shoots in for a double leg but Care sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCockiner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Care pinned against the cage. Care gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Care with the counter takedown but McCockiner avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Care stuffs the takedown.
Duncan McCockiner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCockiner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Care with the counter takedown but McCockiner avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCockiner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Care changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCockiner fails with a takedown attempt.
McCockiner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Care sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCockiner shoots in for a takedown but Care shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Care is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCockiner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Care's waist but Care gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCockiner off to one side.
McCockiner dives in and grabs Care's left leg, looking for a takedown. Care pushes down on McCockiner's head and hops out.
McCockiner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Care defends well and McCockiner ends up having to push Care into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Care drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCockiner defends it well.
McCockiner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Care defends well and McCockiner ends up having to push Care into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Care tries to counter it with a takedown but McCockiner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCockiner closes the distance and clinches up with Care, looking for a takedown. McCockiner pushes Care against the cage but Care circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCockiner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCockiner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Care feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCockiner.
Care with the counter takedown but McCockiner avoids it easily.
McCockiner has a takedown stuffed.
McCockiner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCockiner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Care is fending him off so far but McCockiner persists. Nope, Care circles away and we're back to standing.
McCockiner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Care as he avoids it easily.
Care tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Care as McCockiner shoots in.
Care changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCockiner.
Care drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCockiner defends it well.
McCockiner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Care swivels and escapes.
Care tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCockiner shoots for a takedown but Care saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Care stuffs the takedown attempt from McCockiner. McCockiner gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner looks for a takedown but Care sprawls well.
McCockiner shoots in and drives through. Care sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCockiner.
Care is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCockiner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Care drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCockiner defends it well.
McCockiner tries for a takedown but Care sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Care is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCockiner shoots in looking for a takedown but Care manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCockiner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Care drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCockiner defends it well.
Care displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCockiner.
McCockiner darts in looking for a takedown but Care gets double underhooks and turns McCockiner into the cage.
Care changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCockiner shoots in for a takedown but Care shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Care drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCockiner defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner misses with a takedown attempt - Care sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCockiner or perhaps it was just good defense by Care, which made it look bad.
And Care tries to counter it with a takedown but McCockiner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCockiner dives in for a single leg takedown but Care sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCockiner tries for a takedown but Care sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Care tries to counter it with a takedown but McCockiner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCockiner fails with a takedown attempt.
And Care tries to counter it with a takedown but McCockiner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCockiner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Care sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCockiner somewhat.
And Care tries to counter it with a takedown but McCockiner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCockiner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Care sprawls well. Care wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCockiner gets slowly back to his feet.
Care changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obama Care showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McCockiner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McCockiner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Care swivels and escapes.
No luck for McCockiner with that takedown attempt.
Care is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCockiner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Care tries to avoid it but McCockiner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Care to the ground. Care escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Care is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duncan McCockiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCockiner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Care as he jumps to the side.
McCockiner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Care with the counter takedown but McCockiner avoids it easily.
McCockiner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Care pinned against the cage. Care gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Care tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Care stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Care wants it to stay on the feet.
Care drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCockiner defends it well.
McCockiner shoots in for a takedown but Care shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Care feints the counter takedown.
McCockiner fails to land the takedown.
Care feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCockiner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Care circles away.
And Care tries to counter it with a takedown but McCockiner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Care has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCockiner misses with a takedown attempt - Care sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Care tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCockiner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Care stuffs the takedown attempt from McCockiner. McCockiner gets slowly back to his feet.
McCockiner shoots in looking for a takedown. Care tries to sprawl out of it but McCockiner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Care manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Care with the counter takedown but McCockiner avoids it easily.
McCockiner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Care tries to avoid it but McCockiner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Care to the ground. Care escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Care changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCockiner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Care defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner dives in and grabs Care's left leg, looking for a takedown. Care pushes down on McCockiner's head and hops out.
And Care tries to counter it with a takedown but McCockiner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Care slaps away a takedown attempt from McCockiner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Care drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCockiner defends it well.
McCockiner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Care tries to avoid it but McCockiner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Care to the ground. Care escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Care changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCockiner shoots in but Care avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Care is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCockiner shoots in for a double leg but Care sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCockiner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Care circles away.
McCockiner shoots in looking for a takedown. Care tries to sprawl out of it but McCockiner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Care manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCockiner shoots in looking for a takedown but Care manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCockiner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Care feints the counter takedown.
McCockiner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Care defends it nicely.
And Care tries to counter it with a takedown but McCockiner pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner shoots in for a double leg but Care sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCockiner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Care swivels and escapes.
Care is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCockiner is defended easily by Care.
Care feints the counter takedown.
McCockiner fails with a takedown attempt.
McCockiner has a takedown stuffed.
Care leaves McCockiner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner dives in and grabs Care's left leg, looking for a takedown. Care pushes down on McCockiner's head and hops out.
No luck for McCockiner with that takedown attempt.
McCockiner fails with the takedown.
Care feints the counter takedown.
McCockiner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Care feints the counter takedown.
McCockiner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Care feints the counter takedown.
McCockiner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Care but Care pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCockiner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Care is fending him off so far but McCockiner persists. Nope, Care circles away and we're back to standing.
Care drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCockiner defends it well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McCockiner. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McCockiner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Care swivels and escapes.
Care stuffs the takedown attempt from McCockiner. McCockiner gets slowly back to his feet.
And Care tries to counter it with a takedown but McCockiner pushes his down on his head and steps out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obama Care comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Care has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obama Care!